Requirements for metal wall thickness around blind holes on explosion-proof enclosures

According to Article 11.6 of GB 3836.2-2010, for screw holes or double headed bolt holes that do not penetrate the explosion-proof shell wall, the remaining thickness of the explosion-proof shell wall should be at least one-third of the diameter of the bolt or double headed bolt, with a minimum of 3mm. Q： Does the 'rem……

What is the difference between explosion-proof and increased safety explosion-proof electrical equipment?

The explosion-proof principle of explosion-proof electrical equipment is designed according to GB 3836.1 and GB 3836.2 standards. Electrical components are installed inside a shell with explosion-proof performance, which can withstand explosive mixtures entering the interior of the shell through any joint surface or st……

Can explosion-proof products use plastic shells?

The commonly used explosion-proof shells are mostly made of metal materials. Can we use plastic to make explosion-proof shells? Explosion proof products can use plastic as the shell, but because the strength of plastic is not as high as that of metal, the plastic shell of the same product is generally thicker than the ……

Why do products need explosion-proof certification?

Explosion proof certification refers to the use of equipment to determine compliance with explosion-proof standards, requiring the issuance of relevant certificates of conformity for type testing, mainly targeting Ex equipment or Ex components. Explosion proof products mostly refer to explosion-proof electrical product……

How much does it cost to obtain ATEX explosion-proof certification?

How much does it cost to obtain ATEX explosion-proof certification? This issue is also a concern for many companies, as they need to consider the cost of the product. Next, Zhongnuo Testing will explain to you how ATEX explosion-proof certification is charged? According to EU regulations, ATEX certification fees mainly……

What are the ATEX certification modes?

ATEX certification is the explosion-proof directive of the EU CE certification. The old directive was (94/9/EC), and the new ATEX directive 2014/34/EU. The ATEX certification is applicable to a wide range of equipment, including fixed offshore platforms, petrochemical plants, flour mills, and other potentially explosiv……

Introduction to Explosion proof Certification in Various Countries

For a long time, major industrialized countries in the world have each formulated mandatory national standards and technical requirements for explosion-proof electrical products based on their own national conditions in safety production regulations, and most of them cannot be mutually recognized. The practical difficu……

What documents are required for domestic enterprises to apply for ATEX certification?

The documents required for enterprises to apply for ATEX certification are: 1. Business license and application authorization letter. 2. Product drawings: electrical schematic diagram, assembly drawing, PCB drawing, BOM table, component specification book, etc. For more information on ATEX certification, please contact……

Can communication cables undergo explosion-proof certification?

Explosion proof certification is the process of determining whether equipment meets the requirements of explosion-proof standards, conducting type tests and routine tests for adaptation, and issuing relevant certificates of conformity. The certificate can be for Ex devices or Ex components. The equipment here includes:……

Is ATEX certification recognized domestically?

ATEX certification applies to all member states of the European Union, but cannot be used as a license for the sale of explosion-proof products in China. China has its own explosion-proof certification system, and explosion-proof products sold domestically need to pass China's explosion-proof certification, not ATEX ce……