ATEX Safe Explosion Proof Plug and Socket for Sewage Treatment Plants and Automotive Spray Paint Shops

Applications

1. Petroleum and Chemical Industry

Locations: Refineries, chemical plants, drilling platforms, gas stations, and oil depots.

Hazardous Materials: Flammable and explosive gases and vapors such as crude oil, natural gas, gasoline, benzene, and alcohols.

2. Coal Mining Industry

Locations: Underground tunnels, mining faces, and transfer stations.

Hazardous Materials: Gas (primarily methane) and coal dust.

3. Dust Explosion Atmospheres

Locations: Flour mills, sugar refineries, feed processing plants, metalworking plants (aluminum and magnesium powders), wood processing plants, and plastics plants.

Hazardous Materials: Combustible dust suspended in the air.

4. Pharmaceutical and Food Industry

Locations: Some raw material workshops, ethanol extraction plants, and starch or sugar powder processing areas.

Hazardous Materials: Alcohol vapors and combustible dust.

5. Other Industrial Sites

Locations: Paint spraying plants (solvent vapors), solvent warehouses, gas boiler rooms, and sewage treatment plants (may generate methane).

Hazardous materials: Various flammable and explosive chemicals.

Simply put, if a location is classified as an "explosive atmosphere" and has been clearly divided into explosion-hazardous zones (e.g., Zone 0, Zone 1, Zone 2; Zone 20, Zone 21, Zone 22) according to national standards (such as China's GB3836), then all electrical equipment within that area, including lighting, must use explosion-proof products of the corresponding explosion-proof grade and type.

Key keywords: flammable gases, flammable vapors, combustible dusts, and flammable fibers. Whenever these substances may be present in the work environment, the use of explosion-proof electrical equipment must be prioritized to ensure the safety of life and property.

The Importance of Using Explosion-Proof Products
1. Complying with International Regulations and Avoiding Legal Risks
Strict Global Regulation:
EU: The ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU) mandates the use of explosion-proof equipment in high-risk areas. USA: NEC (National Electrical Code) 500-506 Zone Divisions, OSHA regulated.
China: GB 3836-2010 Explosion-Proof Standards, Coal Mine Safety Regulations (AQ Standards).
Violation Penalties: Companies that fail to use compliant explosion-proof products may face heavy fines, production suspensions, and even criminal prosecution.
2. Improve Production Efficiency and Reduce Maintenance Costs
Explosion-proof LED Luminaires: Save 60% more energy than traditional explosion-proof metal halide lamps, with a lifespan of up to 50,000 hours, reducing replacement frequency.
Intelligent Explosion-Proof Systems: Integrated sensors and remote monitoring improve safety management efficiency.
Reduced Maintenance Downtime: Explosion-proof products are corrosion-resistant and vibration-resistant, suitable for harsh environments and reducing failure rates.
3. Adapt to Extreme Environments, Ensure Reliable Operation
Explosion-proof products are designed for harsh operating conditions and feature:
High/Low Temperature Resistance (-60°C to +80°C, suitable for Arctic oil fields or desert refineries).
Waterproof and Dustproof (IP66/IP68, suitable for offshore platforms or wet mines). Corrosion-resistant (316 stainless steel or special coating to resist chemical corrosive gases).

Technical Parameters​

Type	Plug & Receptacle
Ex Rate	Ex d e IIC T6 Gb
Rated Current【A】	16	32	63
Rated Voltage	220/380VAC
Degree of protection	IP66
Entries	M25*1.5 (suitable for Φ8mm-Φ17mm cable)	M40*1.5 (suitable for Φ13mm-Φ27mm cable)	M40*1.5 (suitable for Φ13mm-Φ27mm cable)
The cable for plug	Φ8mm-Φ19mm	Φ12mm-Φ28mm	Φ12mm-Φ28mm

CROWN EXTRA LIGHTING CO., Ltd. is a comprehensive enterprise integrating R&D, production, sales and service in explosion proof product field..

we are  committed to become a green, environmental protection, energy saving, leading industrial lighting solutions provider, for petroleum, petrochemical, electric power, gold, railroad, aerospace, military, public security, fire, ship, road, pharmaceuticals, etc. to provide high-quality explosion-proof products and professional technical service solutions.

The company specializes in the production of LED explosion-proof lamps, explosion-proof fire emergency lights explosion-proof electrical appliances, explosion-proof accessories and low-voltage electrical components, molds, power distribution switch control equipment and other products. Our products are strictly designed and manufactured according to the national standards of GB3836.1/GB3836.2-2010 of the People's Republic of China; the products are inspected and qualified by the regular national inspection authorities and have obtained relevant explosion-proof, fire-proof CCC certificate test reports as well as EU CE, ATEX, TUV, ISO9010, CCC, ROHS and other management system certifications.