Tag: Ex-type

If someone says “explosion-proof,” what exactly does that mean? – Typical ATEX & IECEx Marking Explained

ATEX is a commonly used synonym for the ATEX directives of the European Union. The name is derived from the French term “ATmosphère EXplosible”. Here is an explanation of ATEX and IECEx standards, markings, classification, directive and different zones. ATEX products are differentiated from standard products by their markings, most noticeably the recognized Ex symbol.…

Explosion proof Lumistar Luminaire

Explosion proof Lumistar Luminaires are for illuminating the interior of normally closed vessels. Lumistar Luminaires illuminate the interior of tanks, hoppers, silos, agitators and other normally closed vessels and reactors as well as visual flow indicators in potentially explosive environments. Sight glass luminaires that are used in potentially explosive environments Ex-type sight glass luminaires are…