Applications
1. Aerospace and Transportation
Locations:
Aircraft hangars: Aircraft maintenance may result in fuel vapor leaks (jet fuel) or the presence of flammable cleaning agents.
Ship compartments (cargo holds, engine rooms): Ships, especially those transporting chemicals or fuel, may experience the accumulation of flammable vapors.
Automobile paint booths: Flammable paints and thinners are used, and their vapors are explosive when mixed with air.
Highway tunnels: Tunnels can become hazardous areas if a vehicle transporting hazardous chemicals leaks, so explosion-proof lighting is a safety standard.
2. Military and Fireworks Industry
Locations: Gunpowder, explosives, and detonator production and storage workshops; fireworks manufacturing plants.
Risks: These locations are inherently filled with flammable and explosive materials, and any electrical spark could potentially cause a disaster. Therefore, the explosion-proof requirements for electrical equipment are extremely high.
3. Laboratories and Research Institutions
Locations: Chemical and biological laboratories (which may use flammable solvents such as hydrogen).
Risks: During experiments, flammable gases, vapors, or dusts may be used or generated, necessitating the use of explosion-proof lighting and electrical appliances, either in small areas or throughout the entire laboratory.
4. Special Commercial Locations
Locations: Printing plants and dry cleaners (which utilize traditional flammable solvents such as tetrachloroethylene) that use large quantities of alcohol-based disinfectants or solvents.
Risks: While not directly industrial environments, the concentrations of flammable vapors generated during work may reach dangerous levels.
How do I determine whether I need explosion-proof lighting?
Simply put, if a location is classified as an "explosive atmosphere" and has been clearly divided into explosion-hazardous zones (e.g., Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2; Zone 20, Zone 21, Zone 22) according to national standards (such as China's GB3836), then all electrical equipment within that area, including lighting, must use explosion-proof products of the corresponding explosion-proof grade and type.
Key keywords: flammable gases, flammable vapors, combustible dusts, and flammable fibers. Whenever these substances may be present in the work environment, the use of explosion-proof electrical equipment must be prioritized to ensure the safety of life and property.
The Importance of Using Explosion-Proof Products
1. Complying with International Regulations and Avoiding Legal Risks
Strict Global Regulation:
EU: The ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU) mandates the use of explosion-proof equipment in high-risk areas. USA: NEC (National Electrical Code) 500-506 Zone Divisions, OSHA regulated.
China: GB 3836-2010 Explosion-Proof Standards, Coal Mine Safety Regulations (AQ Standards).
Violation Penalties: Companies that fail to use compliant explosion-proof products may face heavy fines, production suspensions, and even criminal prosecution.
2. Improve Production Efficiency and Reduce Maintenance Costs
Explosion-proof LED Luminaires: Save 60% more energy than traditional explosion-proof metal halide lamps, with a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, reducing replacement frequency.
Intelligent Explosion-Proof Systems: Integrated sensors and remote monitoring improve safety management efficiency.
Reduced Maintenance Downtime: Explosion-proof products are corrosion-resistant and vibration-resistant, suitable for harsh environments and reducing failure rates.
3. Adapt to Extreme Environments, Ensure Reliable Operation
Explosion-proof products are designed for harsh operating conditions and feature:
High/Low Temperature Resistance (-60°C to +80°C, suitable for Arctic oil fields or desert refineries).
Waterproof and Dustproof (IP66/IP68, suitable for offshore platforms or wet mines). Corrosion-resistant (316 stainless steel or special coating to resist chemical corrosive gases).
Technical Parameters
| Type |
Plug & Receptacle |
| Ex Rate |
Ex d e IIC T6 Gb |
| Rated Current【A】 |
16 |
32 |
63 |
| Rated Voltage |
220/380VAC |
|
Degree of protection
|
IP66 |
| Entries |
M25*1.5 (suitable for
Φ8mm-Φ17mm cable)
|
M40*1.5 (suitable for
Φ13mm-Φ27mm cable)
|
M40*1.5 (suitable for
Φ13mm-Φ27mm cable)
|
| The cable for plug |
Φ8mm-Φ19mm |
Φ12mm-Φ28mm |
Φ12mm-Φ28mm |
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