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Are ATEX Tablets Actually Certified? Or Are You Being Misled?

Published 02 Apr 2026

Are ATEX Tablets Actually Certified? Or Are You Being Misled?

EU Safety Gate Alert: Fake ATEX Tablets Raise Serious Hazardous Area Safety Concerns Recent EU Safety Gate alerts have highlighted a serious issue for hazardous area operators: ATEX tablets and explosion-proof tablets being marketed as compliant without meeting the required intrinsic safety standards. Our range of ATEX Tablets from Pepperl+Fuchs...

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The Shocking Truth About Fake ATEX Mobile Phones – Compliance or Catastrophe?

Published 01 Apr 2026

The Shocking Truth About Fake ATEX Mobile Phones – Compliance or Catastrophe?

EU Safety Gate Alert: Explosion-Proof Smartphones Raise Serious ATEX Safety Concerns Recent EU Safety Gate alerts have highlighted a growing issue across the industrial sector: mobile phones falsely marketed as ATEX or explosion-proof entering the supply chain. There alerts involving hazardous area mobile phones demonstrate a clear pattern products...

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Hazardous Area Lighting Upgrade for Hydrogen Refuelling Bays Using Raytec Spartan Recessed ATEX Luminaires

Published 19 Mar 2026

Hazardous Area Lighting Upgrade for Hydrogen Refuelling Bays Using Raytec Spartan Recessed ATEX Luminaires

Raytec Spartan Recessed ATEX Luminaires Quick Navigation Project Overview The Challenge Site / Application Requirements Lighting Site Survey and Design Specified Solution Why This Solution Was Selected Delivering an Efficient Retrofit Solution Project Outcome Technical Support from Thorne & Derrick Supporting the Future of Hydrogen Transport Technical Insight Need...

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Improving Motor Maintenance Safety with Industrial Plug and Switch-Disconnector Systems

Published 12 Mar 2026

Improving Motor Maintenance Safety with Industrial Plug and Switch-Disconnector Systems

connectors for motor & machine power supply applications In industrial facilities, motors and machines are the backbone of production. Ensuring safe electrical connections and quick isolation during maintenance is critical for both operator safety and operational continuity. Traditional hard-wired motor connections can make maintenance slower and increase downtime. Electrical...

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