At first glance, ATEX and IECEx look almost the same. Both use Ex zones 0/1/2 for gas and 20/21/22 for dust, and since 2005 the technical standards are essentially identical. The real differences are [...]

Explosions are a major risk in many industries. Companies in the chemical, petrochemical and fine chemical industries in particular work with flammable gases, vapors and substances on a daily basis. In many processes it [...]

At Ex-Machinery, we modify standard inverter air conditioners from leading brands like Samsung, Daikin, and Mitsubishi to make them explosion proof for ATEX Zone 2 or Zone 22. Our modified AC units retain their [...]

In a nutshell, the Ex p concept (aka pressurisation) is an explosion protection method used in hazardous areas to prevent the ignition of explosive atmospheres. The principle behind Ex p is to maintain a [...]

Accurate sizing of air conditioning units is critical in industrial settings. Improper sizing can lead to significant issues in both cooling effectiveness and operational efficiency. There are two primary concerns when selecting an air conditioning unit:

Ex-Machinery explains "which ATEX equipment may be used in which ATEX zone?"Put this practical overview on your bulletinboard! Within Europe, electronic or electrical equipment of any kind that is intended for use in a potentially [...]

Chemical explosions from gasoline (petrol), gases like methane or propane, or dust conflagrations are subsonic, localised, over-pressure events that move things away from the center of the explosion, often accompanied by flame. People are [...]

Explosion hazards are a danger in many industries, for example the oil & gas industry or the petrochemical sector.  Minimizing the danger is paramount, particularly on a ship at sea, for example, or an offshore [...]

Questions we often get are: what is an ATEX zone? How do ATEX zones work? What is the difference between Zone 2 and 22?Our host Michael explains the ins and outs of ATEX zones in [...]