What is ATEX 3G?
Category 3G explosion proof conversion guarantees an electrical and mechanical protection eliminating any explosion risk for Atex Zone 2 Hazardous Area. The features include: Temperature class T3, T4 and T5. Gas group IIA, IIB, IIB+H2+C2H2 (only for electric trucks)
What is ATEX Type N?
Ex n is similar to Ex m and means non-sparking which limits it to Zone 2, Category 3 environments. Ex ia or intrinsically safe is suitable for Zone 0 or 20, Category 1. This achieved through limiting the energy of sparks and surface temperatures through very low power requirements.
What is gas group IIA IIB?
– Group IIA—Atmospheres containing propane, or gases and vapors of equivalent hazard. – Group IIB—Atmospheres containing ethylene, or gases and vapors of equivalent hazard. – Group IIC—Atmospheres containing acetylene or hydrogen, or gases and vapors of equivalent hazard.
What is ATEX Ex H?
Ex h. Potentially explosive atmosphere – General requirements. for non-electrical devices. Protection types for gear units (mechanical units) The protection type specifies the method used for explosion protection. h (c)
Is ATEX certification accepted in Canada?
A: No – For the same reasons as an IECEx Certificate, an “ATEX Certificate” or Declaration of Conformity is not recognized in Canada or the USA.
What does ATEX approved mean?
/ explosive atmospheres
If a product / piece of equipment has official ATEX certification, it has been fully tested and approved to be safe to use in hazardous / explosive atmospheres.