ATEX & IECEx Engineering Blog

Expert insights on hazardous location compliance, intrinsic safety design, and explosive atmosphere standards

Published • Certification Standards

Hazardous Location Certification Systems: A Complete Guide

Understanding the key differences between North American NEC/CEC, European IECEx, and ATEX certification systems for hazardous locations...

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Intrinsic safety design guide
Published • Certification Standards

Intrinsic Safety Design Guide: Ex ia vs Ex ib Protection

Comprehensive comparison of North American, IECEx, and ATEX certification processes and requirements...

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Published • Equipment Markings

UL 121201 Standard Guide: North American Hazardous Location Compliance

Complete guide to understanding equipment markings across different hazardous location certification schemes...

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Flameproof enclosure design guide
Published • Protection Ratings

Flameproof Enclosure Design: Ex d Protection for Explosive Atmospheres

Understanding the differences between Type Ratings and IP Ratings for equipment protection in hazardous environments...

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Published • Safety Analysis

Dust Hazard Analysis & Area Classification: A Beginner's Guide

A comprehensive guide for new users on dust hazard analysis (DHA) and area classification. Learn what a DHA is, why it's required, how to conduct one, and pitfalls to avoid.

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