Explosion Protection Principles

Depending on the type of materials that occur, hazardous locations are not equally at risk. The frequency and duration of appearance of one of these substances give rise to the different protective requirements for operating equipment.

Who needs explosion protection? Who does explosion protection apply to? What must be noted here? And what is constructive explosion protection? WAGO has answers to your most important questions.

Like devices, gases, vapors and dust are divided into various groups according to their properties. This division simplifies proper device selection for the various gases, vapors and dusts.

Only equipment protected against explosion is permitted in Ex areas. Ignition protection categories are constructive and electrical measures for equipment and are considered secondary explosion protection.

If an atmosphere subject to explosion cannot be prevented in a work area, secondary explosion protection becomes the first line of protection. Secondary measures include prevention of any ignition sources in the Ex area.

Ex|plo|si|on; -s <lat.> (explosio) means "escaping under pressure." What happens during an explosion, which factors are important, and what protective measures are available? Find everything you need to know about explosion protection right here.