Fire and explosion are common hazards and threats that many of the production, Industrial, and commercial facilities may be exposed. The explosion-proof enclosures possess the built and features for storing electrical components including knobs, control, sockets, and other electrical equipment and do not allow the explosion and gases to infiltrate the external environment.
NEC Guidelines
The National Electric Code guidelines and specifications for the electrical enclosures and panels manufacturers create the right enclosure that can be safely installed and used in Class 1, 2, and 3 hazardous locations. The purged NEMA-4 enclosure and the NEMA-7 enclosures possess the explosion and fireproof capability.
The NEMA 7 enclosures (made of aluminum) contain the O-ring gaskets that do not allow fumes to spread. They can also contain the internal explosion that does not allow the flammable vapors to spread out. Because of the built, they do not cause a spark.
The internal environment of the NEMA 4 enclosures and panel is purged constantly by use of gases including air or nitrogen. Therefore, the enclosures are free from all kinds of explosive vapors that the hazardous environment may contain. The Type 4 enclosure should also have alarms, pressure sensors, and the automatic shutdown functionality, in case the purged system fails suddenly and/or accidentally.
The Criticality And Importance Of Explosion Proof Enclosures And Panels
Industries worldwide lose millions of dollars every year because of accidents related to fire, hazardous substances and explosions. The National Electrical Manufacturing Association (NEMA) guidelines for dictating the features of an explosion-proof enclosures helps in the mitigation of risks.
Protection To Equipment And Staff
The electrical enclosures and explosion-proof panels offer protection to both staff and equipment and are especially useful in conditions when the reaction time is very short. Accidents cause expenditures related to lawsuits and medical bills, and the equipment may also require a replacement or repair. You can save on all these costs and expenditures by using the modern NEMA rated enclosures.
Compliance
industries and business owners are required to comply with the standards, rules, and regulations. These may relate to the safety of facilities, workers, and the operational environment. An enclosure is fruitful towards lowering the possibility of explosion and damage to both property and life and helps you comply better with the regulation.
Improving Success and Productivity
The installation of explosion-proof panels and enclosures provides for peace of mind and the workers may concentrate better on their operational task. This provides for improvement in productivity and consequently revenues. The employees always stay safe and the risk that is caused by the presence of hazardous and flammable materials (including gases) in the operational area is also reduced.
Better Reputation
Use of explosion-proof enclosure helps you contain, control, and prevent the different hazardous accidents and incidents in your production area. Your care, efforts, and investment towards ensuring the safety and health of your workers and the environment add to your reputation in the industry and market segment. It helps you generate better investor trust for your company, and you will also attract topmost talent.
Explosion-proof panels with customized features and specifications are also available. Consult a leading supplier free of cost to know more about the various aspects of explosion-proof enclosures that are tailor-made solutions to prevent all kinds of hazards present at your operational facility.
