Many manufacturing, processing and storage facilities, contain hazardous atmospheres at risk of causing explosions. These can pose serious risks to personnel and property if they are not evaluated and outfitted with the appropriate classified electrical components. These atmospheres are generally created by flammable vapors or combustible dust as follows.
Flammable vapors are found in:
- Chemical blending and processing plants
- Oil and gas facilities
- Flammable liquid storage and transfer
- Alcohol production
- Printing presses
- Painting operations
- Adhesives
Combustible dusts are found in:
- Chemical blending and processing
- Food processing (flour, sugar, grain dust)
- Storage silos
- Mining
- Wood Processing
These hazardous areas are determined by professional engineers who evaluate the
manufacturing process and surrounding environment. The engineer will then generate an area classification drawing to dictate which classification the electrical devices in the hazardous area need to meet.
At Forge XP we will always strive to provide you with solutions and unparalleled service to help you meet these requirements.
Please Note: The information provided by Forge Insights is intended to support decision-making and should be used in conjunction with your own experience, testing, and engineering judgment where appropriate.
