What is Explosion Proof (EX)?
Electric Powered Industrial Equipment, used in areas containing explosive or flammable materials, must be designed to prevent any operation of the equipment from igniting the atmosphere. The design and construction of EX Equipment by Excalibur Miretti Group (EMG) permit their classification as Explosion Proof (EX) and enable their use in explosive and hazardous atmospheres. Auto Ignition Points Metal surfaces, such as electric motor housings or electrical component enclosures, may become hot and must be kept below the auto ignition temperature of the explosive atmosphere. Excalibur Miretti Group’s EX Equipment is designed to stay well below these temperatures. Sparks Sparks, either as a result of an electric arc or from static discharge, cannot be permitted in an explosive atmosphere. EX Equipment uses electrical systems in EX enclosures to eliminate electric arcs and utilize static conductive tires to eliminate static discharge. EX Enclosures An EX Enclosure is a case or housing that
