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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Control panel certification for hazardous locations
Published • Control Panel Certification

Control Panel Certification: UL 508A vs UL 121201 for Hazardous Locations

Complete guide to control panel certification for hazardous locations. Compare UL 508A vs UL 121201 standards, understand requirements, and ensure compliance for explosive atmospheres.

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