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Explosion protection
Explosion protection is among the legally required safety-relevant tasks for system engineers and planners: Not only is safety of human beings at stake, but uninterrupted production processes and environmental protection are also critical.WAGO Explosion Protection
Explosion Protection Principles
Get what you need to know about explosion protection, find out about our explosion protection products and see them in action.
Basics
What happens during an explosion, which factors are important and what protective measures are available? Discover everything you need to know about ATEX, Ex zones, ignition protection categories and more right here.
Explosion Protection Products
Discover our Ex-approved products for automation technology, interconnection technology and interface electronics.
WAGO at Work
Discover the industry's biggest topics and our solutions for today and tomorrow. Find out more about the different application areas of our products here.
Laboratory Tests
To use terminal blocks globally, they must satisfy certain standards and obtain test certificates.
Interview with Benjamin Böhm on the Pro 2 Power Supply in the Ex Area
Small, efficient, communicative – these features describe the Pro 2 power supply. Greater networking, rising energy costs and growing customization require smaller, more economical, faster and more flexible solutions in control cabinets – especially in the Ex area. This is where the Pro 2 can be used in Zone 2. Benjamin Böhm, Global Industry Manager Mechanical Engineering at WAGO, reveals the advantages in the cav interview.
New Report: WAGO Ex e Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks For Hazardous Areas
Our Ex Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks with protection type “e” have been thoroughly tested, making them the ideal solution for use in explosion protection. Read our current report “Increased Safety in Intrinsically Safe Circuits with Rail-Mount Terminal Blocks (Ex e) from WAGO” to find out what makes them special and how they provide protection. You’ll also find answers to frequently asked questions about explosion protection.
Prevent Explosions Reliably
How can explosions be prevented, which Ex zones are available and which products can be safely used in which zone? In our video, Benjamin Böhm, Global Industry Manager Mechanical Engineering at WAGO, explains the basics of explosion protection.
WAGO at Work
Topics and Solutions for Today and Tomorrow
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.
Zone Classification
Depending on the type of materials that occur, hazardous locations are not equally at risk. The frequency and duration of occurrence of one of these substances give rise to the different protective requirements for operating equipment.
Ex Protection Measures
Who needs explosion protection? To whom does explosion protection apply? What must be noted here? And what is constructive explosion protection? WAGO has compiled answers to the most important questions for you.
Device Groups
Like the devices, gases, vapors, and dust are divided into various groups according to their properties. This division simplifies the right selection of devices for the various gases, vapors, and dusts.
Types of Protection
Only equipment protected against explosion is permitted in Ex areas. Ignition protection categories are constructive and electrical measures for equipment and qualify as secondary explosion protection.
Ignition Sources
If an atmosphere subject to explosion cannot be prevented in a work area, secondary explosion protection is brought to bear. Secondary measures include prevention of any ignition sources in the Ex area.
What Is an Explosion?
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? You will learn everything you need to know about explosion protection right here.
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Process 4.0
Transform and reshape processes digitally: WAGO is your reliable partner for custom development and implementation.
Modular Process Automation
Modular systems concepts are the solution to constantly shifting market demands. WAGO supports your development process.
