Explosion-proof LED lighting

Explosion proof LED lighting is an ideal solution for many companies. Of course, safety comes first, especially in companies that use explosive products or objects. LED lighting is inherently safer than traditional lighting, but with explosion-proof ATEX LED lighting, you can better keep your employees safe, for example, when they work in industrial environments with explosive products. We are delighted to introduce this special form of lighting to you in detail.

What is ATEX lighting?

Everyone knows that explosives and electricity are not a good combination. However, there must also be lighting in the warehouses where these products are used. That's why explosion proof LED lighting ATEX was designed. ATEX stands for Atmospheres Explosibles. Organizations working with flammable gases and explosive products must comply with these ATEX guidelines.

How do explosion proof LED lights work?

So if you work with flammable gases or explosive materials, you know you have to buy explosion proof lights. But how does this actually work? In principle, any clamp can short-circuit, which of course can cause sparks. If these sparks come into contact with flammable gases or explosives, a life-threatening situation can occur. ATEX LED lighting cannot do this. These lamps are designed in such a way that they do not come into contact with the environment when a short circuit occurs. This is because the ATEX clamps are packaged in an explosion-proof, waterproof material that prevents this from happening.

ATEX luminaire certification

Certified explosion proof luminaires carry the Epsilon X symbol. If stated on a fixture, it means that it complies with the guidelines set for electrical and non-electrical equipment that may be used in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Different explosion-proof areas

Every company and every explosion-proof environment is different. That's why regions are defined. These areas are determined by the presence of hazardous substances and the duration of these substances' presence. These areas are as follows:

Zone 0 is an environment where explosive gas mixtures are present for extended periods of time, at least 1000 hours per year.

Zone 1 is an environment where explosive gas mixtures are considered under normal conditions, 10 to 1000 hours per year.

Zone 2 is an environment where explosive gas mixtures are not considered under normal circumstances, with less than 10 hours per year.

Zone 20 is an explosive atmosphere with a cloud of flammable material that exists for at least 1000 hours per year.

Zone 21 is an environment that normally takes into account the presence of an explosive atmosphere for 10 to 1000 hours per year.

Zone 22 is an environment where explosive atmospheres are not considered under normal circumstances and which occur for less than 10 hours per year.