Rules for hazardous (classified) locations can be found in Chapter 5 [Special Occupancies] of the National Electrical Code (NEC). What are these specific locations, and why is the word “classified” in ...

Over the years, EC&M articles have addressed many topics when applying the rules for hazardous (classified) locations. Safety tips for working in hazardous locations, class and division basics, the ...

Hazardous area solutions from foreign suppliers may not be tested to the same standards as those in general use across the U.S. It’s essential to understand there is tremendous liability to use those ...

T&B EX™ explosion-proof solutions, new from Thomas & Betts (T&B), a member of the ABB Group, offer a complete system for protecting electrical components and devices in hazardous environments. “We now ...

Are Your Mobile Devices Safe Enough for Hazardous Areas? In industries where safety and reliability are non-negotiable, mobile devices must withstand the harshest and most unpredictable environments.

Dietz Electric, a Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based provider of specialized electrical solutions for industrial customers, today emphasizes its expertise in hazardous location motors. These motors are ...

Shenzhen, China /PRNewswire/ - ONERugged offers a full range of intrinsically safe rugged tablets and smartphones — including the EM-I17J (EX), T1, and P1 — purpose-built for the oil & gas, chemical, ...