Pepperl+Fuchs Electrical Explosion Protection

  • Adapter male thread metric to female thread NPT
  • Stainless Steel
  • Thread M20
  • Thread NPT 1/2''
  • Seal chloroprene
  • Ex db, Ex eb and Ex tb certified
  • Suitable for operation in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22
  • Packaging unit: 35 pieces, without accessories
  • Adapter male thread metric to female thread NPT
  • Stainless Steel
  • Thread M63
  • Thread NPT 2''
  • Seal chloroprene
  • Ex db, Ex eb and Ex tb certified
  • Suitable for operation in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22
  • Packaging unit: 12 pieces, without accessories
  • For armored cables
  • Barrier gland
  • Stainless Steel
  • Thread M75
  • Seal silicone
  • Ex db, Ex eb and Ex tb certified
  • Suitable for operation in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22
  • Packaging unit: 2 pieces, without accessories
  • For installation of power distribution networks
  • 316L Stainless Steel
  • Ex e certified
  • M10 internal/external brass earth stud
  • Installation in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22
  • 977 mm x 677 mm x 300 mm
  • Adapter male thread metric to female thread NPT
  • Brass nickel-plated
  • Thread M20
  • Thread NPT 1/2''
  • Seal chloroprene
  • Ex db, Ex eb and Ex tb certified
  • Suitable for operation in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 and Zone 22
  • Packaging unit: 1 piece, kit with accessories
Systems and Solutions

Pepperl+Fuchs was founded in 1945 and since then the company has been a leading manufacturer of industrial sensors, interfaces, and control systems, focusing on hazardous environments with a risk of explosion. Their products are designed in accordance with international safety standards and regulations, ensuring the safety of personnel and company facilities. Below we take a closer look at Pepperl+Fuchs electrical explosion protection equipment.

Types of Electrical Explosion Protection

The Pepperl+Fuchs catalog is rich in a wide range of explosion protection equipment. Some examples are listed below.  

  • Terminal and Junction Boxes (Ex e, Ex i, Ex op).
  • Terminal and Junction Boxes (Ex d).
  • Control Units (Ex e).
  • Control Units (Ex d).
  • Control Stations (Ex e).
  • Control Stations (Ex d).
  • Control and Distribution Panels (Ex d).
  • Control and Distribution Panels (Ex de).
  • Switch Disconnectors and Safety Switches (Ex e).
  • Switch Disconnectors (Ex d).
  • Cable Glands and Accessories (Ex d, Ex e, Ex i).
  • Enclosures (Ex d, Ex e).
  • Plugs and Sockets.

Pepperl+Fuchs Electrical Explosion Protection Products

Let's take a closer look at each of the positions offered by Pepperl+Fuchs in the context of industrial explosion protection.

Terminal and Junction Boxes (Ex e, Ex i, Ex op)
The company provides a wide range of terminal and junction boxes for installing signal and power distribution networks in hazardous areas that comply with ATEX certification. These devices have several types of explosion protection: Ex e, Ex ia, Ex tb, Ex tD, and Ex op pr. You can also choose from various enclosure types in glass fiber reinforced polyester (GRP), electropolished stainless steel, or aluminum.

Terminal and Junction Boxes (Ex d)
If you need to protect your signal and power distribution networks from harsh environmental conditions and explosion hazards, Pepperl+Fuchs offers various types of explosion-proof terminal and junction boxes with Ex d protection. You can choose the type of housing and materials that suit your needs, as well as choose an individual type of terminals and cable outlets.

Control Units (Ex e)
At your request, universal control units can be equipped with several controls for operating and monitoring electrical circuits and mechanisms in harsh or explosive environments. These devices provide convenient control via buttons, LED indicators, control switches, potentiometers, and ammeters. Product series available with Ex e and Ex tb types of protection.

Control Units (Ex d)
Several series of explosion-proof control units are available in this line to operate and control electrical circuits and equipment in harsh or explosive environments. The control units are made of copper-free aluminum, providing optimum protection against most environmental hazards.

Control Stations (Ex e)
Control stations can be tailored to the application's exact requirements to effectively operate and monitor multiple electrical circuits and mechanisms in hazardous areas of a control station. The devices are equipped with suitable protection against dust ingress and ambient temperature and robust housing materials such as glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) and electropolished stainless steel, ensuring reliable operation even in very harsh conditions or places with increased hygiene requirements.

Control Stations (Ex d)
Control stations with explosion protection Ex d IIB+H 2 and Ex tb allow you to safely operate and monitor distribution networks and machinery in hazardous areas and complex industrial environments. Such devices are equipped with reliable protection and controls that cover all the necessary functions.

Control and Distribution Panels (Ex d)
Based on robust Pepperl+Fuchs explosion-proof enclosures and certified controls, a wide range of distribution and control solutions for hazardous areas can be developed. Control and distribution boards can contain any electrical equipment or modules for automating production processes. Each solution is configured precisely to the requirements of a particular application.

Control and Distribution Panels (Ex de)
Pepperl+Fuchs has many rugged explosion-proof enclosures to protect equipment from explosions or environmental hazards. At the same time, control elements and terminals for signal and power connections are readily available in Ex e enclosures. Such equipment combines protection for non-explosive equipment with the ability to quickly commission and easily modify, which is the advantage of combining Ex d and Ex e types of protection.

Switch Disconnectors and Safety Switches (Ex e)
Whether it's cleaning, maintenance, or repairs – with switch disconnectors and safety switches in Ex e and Ex tb types of protection, you safely shut down machines and equipment without needing specially trained personnel. Supporting a maximum current of 25A or 40A, these glass fiber-reinforced polyester or stainless steel enclosure switches are suitable for gas and dust-hazardous areas (zones 1, 2, 21, and 22).

With a wide range of configuration options, they are precisely matched to your switching requirements. Choose your preferred body material and purchase switches with 3, 4, or 6 primary contacts and various auxiliary contact configurations. Triple rotary actuators with padlocks reliably protect personnel during maintenance work. The safety switches, designed according to German standards, provide an exceptionally high protection against manipulation.

Switch Disconnectors (Ex d)
Pepperl+Fuchs Ex d, Ex tb, and Ex tD switch disconnectors allow you to safely disconnect machines and equipment without needing specially trained personnel. Supporting various maximum currents and various pole configurations, the aluminum enclosures are suitable for gas and dust hazardous areas (zones 1, 2, 21, and 22).

Cable Glands and Accessories (Ex d, Ex e, Ex i)
Cable glands and related accessories from Pepperl+Fuchs, such as end caps, adapters, drain holes, sealing plugs, and locknuts, provide complete flexibility in designing a terminal box or control station precisely to the specific requirements of the respective application. All components come in various designs, are made from high-quality materials, and are certified to the relevant explosion protection standards.

Enclosures (Ex d, Ex e)
The enclosure series that Pepperl+Fuchs presents in its catalog form the basis for designing control and distribution solutions for hazardous areas, from small terminal boxes and control stations to complex control and distribution panels for complex machines and basic applications. Appropriate certified controls cover various functions that you can integrate into your system.

Signaling Devices and Other Products (Ex d, Ex e)
Pepperl+Fuchs offers many high-performance signaling products suitable for many industries and applications. A range of audible, visual, and combined devices and detectors are certified worldwide in gas and dust hazardous areas. And a wide range of different brightness and volume options make it easy to find the right choice for specific applications.

Plugs and Sockets
You can find the fully plastic explosion-proof Ex de plugs and sockets in the Pepperl+Fuchs product catalog and use them in hazardous areas for easy and safe connection and disconnection of circuits. The devices comply with all requirements of IEC 60309 and are suitable for use in zones 1/21 and 2/22. A wide range of high-quality products with self-cleaning blade contacts and IP66 rating offers a choice for 16A, 32A, 63A, and 125A applications.

Industries and Applications

Pepperl+Fuchs products for electrical explosion protection are used in various industries such as.

  • Oil and Gas.
  • Chemical Processing.
  • Mining.
  • Pharmaceutical.
  • Food and Beverage.
  • Paint and Coatings.
  • Petrochemical.
  • Energy and Power Generation.
  • Waste Management and Recycling.
  • Automotive.

Benefits of Pepperl+Fuchs Electrical Explosion Protection

Next, we'll look at how you benefit from explosion protection systems from Pepperl+Fuchs.

  • Enhanced Safety.
  • Compliance with Regulations.
  • Reliable Operation.
  • Wide Product Range.
  • Global Expertise.
  • Reduced Insurance Costs.
  • Increased Productivity.
  • Environmental Protection.
  • Future-Proof Solutions.
  • Global Reach and Support.