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Today’s companies must meet the challenges of a globalized world,
with increasingly complex production processes – especially when it
comes to explosion protection for process automation. For this reason,
Pepperl+Fuchs provides support in the form of high-quality products –
along with complete systems and expert knowledge made available to
you around the world.
Ex de Solutions Combine the
Advantages of Two Types of Protection
Ex de combinations are a popular form of electrical explosion protection.
“These solutions combine the advantages of the increased safety
Ex e type of protection and the flameproof enclosure Ex d type of
protection,” explains Rainer Naegle, Head of the Electrical Explosion
Protection Equipment product group. Such solutions consist of an
Ex d enclosure combined with an Ex e enclosure, in which terminals
and operating elements are integrated according to customer
requirements. Thomas Kasten, Product Marketing Manager for
Systems+Solutions, points out: “Components involving measurement
and control technology or electrical installation technology that are
not specifically designed or suitable for hazardous areas can be
installed in the Ex d enclosure.” This configuration is possible
because the flameproof enclosure rules out any threat to the environ-
ment. In contrast, only Ex-certified components are installed in the
Ex e enclosure; these are much easier to access and easier to install
than Ex d enclosures, making it simple to perform maintenance or
replace components.
From Product
to Solution
Demanding applications in process automation require tailor-made solutions. Pepperl+Fuchs offers a
comprehensive range of electrical explosion protection equipment. With seven Solution Engineering
Centers worldwide, the company supports its customers throughout the entire engineering process –
providing you with a safe solution designed to your specific needs.
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