LED EXPLOSION PROOF HIGH BAY
ATEX - IECEX CERTIFIED
Watts: 100-240 Watts
Lumen: 120-125 Lumen/Watt
LED : CREE
Driver : Meanwell
Voltage: 100-277 AC
IP Rating : IP66
Model: Ex8236D
Zone: Zone 1, 2, 21 & 22
Class I, Division 2, Groups A, B, C, D
• Class I, Zone 2
• Class II, Groups E, F, G
• Class III
• Zone 21 tb (UNV1 model)
SIZE: Φ378X242mmWEIGHT: 9.76kg
What is Explosion Proof Lights
Explosion-proof lights are specialized lighting fixtures designed to operate safely in hazardous environments where flammable gases, vapors, liquids, or combustible dusts are present.
Contrary to what the name might suggest, these lights aren't necessarily built to survive an external explosion (like a bomb). Instead, they are designed to prevent an internal spark or heat from escaping the fixture and igniting the surrounding explosive atmosphere.
How They Work
The "explosion-proof" rating is achieved through heavy-duty engineering:
Containment: The fixtures are built with thick walls, usually made of cast aluminum or stainless steel, and tempered glass. If an internal component fails and causes a spark or a small explosion inside the light, the housing is strong enough to contain that pressure.
Flame Paths: These lights feature intricate joints (flame paths) that allow hot gases from an internal combustion to escape only after they have cooled down significantly, ensuring they cannot ignite the outside air.
Temperature Control: They are engineered to maintain a low surface temperature so that the heat of the bulb itself doesn't reach the "auto-ignition" temperature of nearby chemicals or dust.
Explosion Proof High Bay 100-200W
APPLICATION
Common Applications
You’ll typically find these fixtures in "Classified" locations where safety is the highest priority:
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Oil & Gas: Refineries, offshore rigs, and fuel storage depots.
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Manufacturing: Chemical plants, paint spray booths, and distilleries.
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Industrial: Grain silos (where dust is highly explosive) and wastewater treatment plants.
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CERTIFICATION
Beyond being a legal requirement in Europe, ATEX certification is a global benchmark for safety. It is critical in industries such as:
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Oil & Gas (refineries and offshore rigs).
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Chemical & Pharma (handling volatile solvents).
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Food Production (flour mills or sugar silos where dust is highly explosive)
How to Identify ATEX Equipment
Certified products must carry specific markings. You’ll usually see a CE mark alongside the specific "Ex" symbol (a yellow hexagon containing the letters "Ex"). The label also includes a code detailing:
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Equipment Group: (e.g., Group I for mining, Group II for all other industries).
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Category: (1, 2, or 3, matching the Zones above).
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Protection Type: (e.g., "d" for flameproof, "ia" for intrinsic safety).
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Temperature Class: (T1–T6, indicating the maximum surface temperature the device will reach).
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TECHNICAL DATA
- LED EXPLOSION PROOF HIGH BAY
- ATEX - IECEX CERTIFIED
- Watts: 100-240 Watts
- Lumen: 120-125 Lumen/Watt
- LED : CREE
- Driver : Meanwell
- Voltage: 100-277 AC
- IP Rating : IP66
- Model: Ex8236D
- Life Hours: 100,000 Hrs.
- Warranty: Five Years
