Rittal ATEX & IECEx Hazardous Area Explosion-Proof Enclosures

Certified Safety in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Where combustible gases, vapors, or conductive dusts create an explosion hazard, electrical equipment must be housed with absolute integrity. Rittal ATEX and IECEx certified enclosures provide verified increased safety (Ex e) and dust ignition protection (Ex tb) across global oil and gas, petrochemical refineries, chemical processing plants, and grain handling facilities.

Robust Certification for Zones 1, 2, 21, and 22

Engineered and tested to the latest EN/IEC 60079 series standards, Rittal Ex enclosures carry comprehensive ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and international IECEx approvals. Whether deployed in gas atmosphere Zone 1/2 or combustible dust atmosphere Zone 21/22, these enclosures isolate electrical sparks and internal thermal dissipation from surrounding hazardous ambient air.

Marine-Grade AISI 316L Stainless Steel Construction

For aggressive coastal and offshore marine environments, Rittal delivers enclosures manufactured from premium AISI 316L (1.4404) acid-resistant stainless steel. With electro-polished finishes and non-degrading high-temperature silicone seals, they resist high salt mist concentrations, hydrogen sulfide fumes, and ultraviolet degradation over decades of service.

Engineered System Accessories & Cable Glands

Rittal provides a complete Ex-approved ecosystem including certified brass or stainless steel cable gland plates, internal component mounting rails, external earthing studs (M6 to M10), and impact-resistant Ex inspection windows, simplifying field installation and streamlining local site certification.