01ZONES & EQUIPMENT SELECTION
ATEX Equipment Categories & EPLs Explained
ATEX Categories 1–3 and IECEx EPLs (Ga/Gb/Gc, Da/Db/Dc) explained with a simple zone mapping table plus real nameplate examples.
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02MARKINGS & PROTECTION
ATEX Temperature Classes (T1–T6) – Complete Guide
Understand ATEX temperature classes (T1–T6): what they mean, how to choose below AIT, derating with ambient, dust notes—plus a free 1-page cheat sheet.
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How to Read an ATEX/IECEx Nameplate
How to read ATEX/IECEx nameplates—CE, NB ID, group, protection concept, T-class and EPL.
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IEC 60079-17 Inspection Checklist Free Download & Field Workflow (2026)
Download a 36-point IEC 60079-17 Ex inspection checklist, learn visual/close/detailed intervals, and import it into EXREG to speed audits.
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EX Inspections Explained Legal Duties, Methods & Common Pitfalls (2026)
Learn how ATEX / IEC 60079-17 Ex inspections are done, who is qualified, common faults and digital tools to pass audits. Free fault-rate table inside.
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Ex d, Ex e, Ex i, Ex n… Protection Concepts Explained (2025)
Learn how Ex d, Ex e, Ex i, Ex n and other protection concepts work, where to use them, and how they cut cost in Zones 0-2 & 20-22.
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ATEX vs IECEx What’s the Difference and When Do You Need Both?
Compare ATEX and IECEx: legal force, certificate costs, global acceptance and fast-track tips. Free decision table inside.
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Why ATEX Matters From Vapour Clouds to Board-Room Liability
Learn why ATEX compliance saves lives, uptime and liability. Real EU case studies, cost stats, and a step-by-step plant checklist inside.
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What Are EX Zones? The Engineer’s Map of Explosion Risk (2025)
EX zones explained—Zone 0/1/2 and 20/21/22 meanings, examples and equipment categories per ATEX/IEC 60079-10. Tables, FAQs and best practices.
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What is ATEX? A Complete Guide…
Learn ATEX zones, equipment categories & inspection duties under EU Directives 2014/34/EU and 1999/92/EC.
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