Ex lighting

What is Ex Lighting?

Ex lighting refers to luminaires designed for explosive environments. Their construction blocks sparks, arcs, or high temperatures from reaching the surrounding air. Manufacturers use different protection methods, such as flameproof (Ex d), increased safety (Ex e), or intrinsic safety (Ex i).

Certification bodies like ATEX and IECEx test and approve these products. Each product includes markings that define where it can be used:

• Zone 1 & 2: Gas or vapor hazards.

• Zone 21 & 22: Dust explosion risks.

Key features of explosion-proof lighting

Explosion-proof lighting offers reliable performance under harsh conditions. Most fixtures include the following features:

• Flameproof or increased safety design: Prevents sparks or contains explosions inside the unit.

• High IP ratings (IP66/IP67): Blocks water, dust, and moisture.

• Impact-resistant housings: Made from stainless steel, aluminum, or toughened glass.

• LED technology: Energy-efficient and long-lasting, with minimal maintenance.

• Wide temperature tolerance: Works in hot, cold, or variable conditions.

Types of Ex Lighting products available

You’ll find many Ex-rated lighting solutions designed for specific applications:

• LED Floodlights: Illuminate large outdoor or indoor areas.

• Linear Lighting: Ideal for corridors, walkways, and workstations.

• Emergency Lighting: Automatically activates during power outages to support safe evacuation.

• Pendant and Ceiling Fixtures: Used for general overhead lighting.

• Portable Work Lights: Useful for maintenance in confined or temporary setups.

You can choose from various wattages, sizes, and mounting options to match your project.

Where is Ex Lighting used?

Industries use Ex lighting wherever explosive atmospheres can form—whether constantly or occasionally:

• Oil & Gas: Offshore platforms, refineries, and gas terminals.

• Chemical and Petrochemical: Production areas, storage facilities, and laboratories.

• Mining: Underground tunnels and processing plants.

• Food & Beverage: Facilities handling flour, sugar, or grain where dust explosions are possible.

• Pharmaceuticals: Cleanrooms and solvent-handling areas.

In all these settings, explosion-proof lighting enhances safety and ensures compliance.

Why choose certified ATEX lighting?

Choosing ATEX lighting guarantees that your lighting solution:

• Meets strict safety and compliance standards.

• Reduces explosion risks in hazardous zones.

• Offers long-lasting, low-maintenance operation.

• Supports a safe working environment for employees and contractors.

When safety, uptime, and compliance matter, certified explosion-proof lighting is the standard that industrial operations can trust.

Explore our full range of Ex Lighting products

We offer a wide selection of Ex lighting solutions tailored to hazardous applications. Choose from durable LED floodlights, emergency lighting, and other ATEX-approved options.