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It is not immune to explosions; it is engineered to withstand and contain them safely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Where is an Explosion Proof Rating Required?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Explosion-proof ratings are required wherever flammable gases, vapors or combustible dusts may be present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Oil and gas drilling rigs, refineries and storage facilities\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Chemical plants handling volatile chemicals\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Pharmaceutical manufacturing areas using flammable solvents\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Underground mines with methane or coal dust\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Food processing, textile and other combustible-dust facilities\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>What are Classes, Groups, and Divisions?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Classes describe the general nature of the hazardous material, Groups describe its specific properties and Divisions indicate how likely it is to be present. Class I covers gases and vapors, Class II combustible dust and Class III ignitable fibers. Division 1 describes normal presence, while Division 2 describes abnormal conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n\u003Cli>Group A: acetylene; Group B: hydrogen and similar gases\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Group C: ether and similar gases; Group D: propane and similar gases\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Group E: metal dust; Group F: carbonaceous dust\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Ch2>Protection Techniques and Certification\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Common techniques include Intrinsic Safety (Ex i), Flameproof Enclosures (Ex d), Pressurization (Ex p), Encapsulation (Ex m) and Increased Safety (Ex e). UL, FM, CSA, ATEX and IECEx organizations and systems help verify that equipment meets the requirements of hazardous environments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch2>Why Choose Exguangs Explosion Protection Products?\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>Exguangs develops certified explosion-proof lighting, control equipment, installation equipment, pipe fittings and ventilation systems for oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, mining and food-processing applications. 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Supported by over 15 years of R&D and manufacturing experience, we specialize in standard and tailor-made non-standard explosion-proof electrical products for hazardous locations.","Our product range covers explosion-proof distribution boxes, starter boxes, lighting fixtures, operation columns, fans, control buttons, indicator lights and pipe fittings. We are good at custom designing non-standard explosion-proof products, and flexible OEM\u002FODM service is available to meet diversified client requirements.","We have passed ISO9001, ISO14001 and OHSAS18001 management system certifications and own multiple invention and utility model patents. All products comply with IECEx, CE and EAC international standards to fit flammable and explosive working environments.","Exguangs EXPLOSION-PROOF delivers reliable one-stop explosion-proof solutions for global clients across oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, mining and shipbuilding industries. Focusing on stable safety performance and competitive value, we keep helping worldwide partners ensure safe production within high-risk industrial sites.","Talk to our team","15+ years","R&D and manufacturing experience",{"hero_kicker":55,"hero_title":56,"hero_description":57,"hero_action_label":58,"introduction_eyebrow":59,"introduction_title":60,"introduction_caption":61,"introduction_paragraphs":62},"About Exguangs","Professional Explosion-Proof Electrical Solutions Provider","Safe, reliable and efficient electrical solutions for hazardous industries worldwide.","Request a Quote","Who We Are","Exguangs Explosion-Proof","Exguangs Explosion-Proof · Yueqing, Zhejiang",[63,64,65,66],"Founded in 2011, Exguangs Explosion-Proof is a professional manufacturer specializing in the design, research, development, and production of explosion-proof electrical equipment and hazardous area electrical solutions.","Located in Yueqing Economic Development Zone, Zhejiang Province, China, Exguangs is committed to providing safe, reliable, and efficient electrical solutions for industries where safety and stability are essential, including oil & gas, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, mining, marine, military, and industrial automation applications.","With over 15 years of experience in explosion-proof technology and electrical manufacturing, we have developed strong capabilities in product innovation, engineering design, customized manufacturing, and system integration.","We specialize in the design and production of non-standard explosion-proof control cabinets, automatic control instrument boxes, and customized electrical systems, providing professional solutions based on different hazardous environments and customer requirements.",{"hero_kicker":60,"hero_title":68,"hero_description":69},"Contact","Connect with our team for product selection, technical guidance and reliable support for hazardous-area projects.",{"hero_title":71,"heading_title":72,"heading_description":73},"Resource","Company & Technical Resources","Open the local PDF resources below for company information and explosion-protection guidance.",{"enabled":75,"script_src":26,"widget_look":76,"default_language":77,"languages":78,"dropdown_languages":87,"url_structure":88,"wrapper_selector":89,"globe_size":90,"globe_color":91,"flag_size":92,"flag_style":93,"alt_flags":94,"native_language_names":95,"add_new_line":95,"select_language_label":96,"detect_browser_language":75,"float_switcher_open_direction":97,"switcher_open_direction":97,"switcher_horizontal_position":98,"switcher_vertical_position":26,"horizontal_position":98,"vertical_position":26,"custom_css":26,"custom_domains":99,"switcher_text_color":100,"switcher_arrow_color":100,"switcher_border_color":101,"switcher_background_color":102,"switcher_background_shadow_color":103,"switcher_background_hover_color":104,"dropdown_text_color":105,"dropdown_hover_color":102,"dropdown_background_color":106},false,"dropdown_with_flags","en",[77,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86],"id","zh-CN","de","es","fr","ja","ko","ar",[77,79,80,81,82,83,84,85,86],"none",".gtranslate_wrapper",60,"#66aaff",16,"2d",{},true,"Select Language","top","inline",null,"#666","#ccc","#fff","#efefef","#f0f0f0","#000","#eee",{}]