Ex Protection Concepts

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Choosing a Method of Protection

Making the right choice of protection concept for your equipment can make a big difference in terms of cost, timescale and the cost of modifications to the product in the future.

To assist you in your decision, Sira has prepared a brief outline of a few of the most common types of protection, as well as detailed datasheets discussing test procedures for Ex d, Ex e, Ex ia and Ex p concepts.

The datasheets are available in PDF format can can be downloaded by clicking the icons below.

	Methods of Protection - A General Overview
	Flameproof (Ex d)
	Increased Safety (Ex e)
	Intrinsic Safety (Ex ia)
	Purge and Pressurisation (Ex p)
	Spray Guns

Other Methods of Protection

Sira has a wealth of experience of certifying Ex equipment to other methods of protection, including Encapsulation and Type n.

For more details about other methods of protection, please contact Sira on tel: +44 (0) 1244 670 900 or email info@siracertification.com or click here to ask a question.

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or tel +44 (0) 1244 670 900