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Directives, Standards and Regulations

Electrical equipment for explosion-endangered areas must meet numerous criteria. WAGO will introduce you to the most important regulations and recommendations.

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Zone Classification

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.

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Ex Protection Measures

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.

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Device Groups

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.