Hazardous Area & Explosion Proof Electrical Equipment
Pepperl+Fuchs is a global manufacturer of industrial safety equipment for Intrinsic Safety and Flameproof explosion protection applications – complete ranges of ATEX & IECEx electrical products for hazardous areas (Zones 1/21 & Zones 2/22) and explosive atmospheres are available.
Thorne & Derrick, Experts in Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres, are suppliers of Pepperl+Fuchs Electrical Explosion Proof Equipment to UK and international projects – this includes ATEX & IECEx certified explosion proof products.
Terminal & Junction Boxes
Control Units & Control Stations
Control & Distribution Panels
Motor starters suitable for hazardous area Ex d and Ex e motors installed in Zone 1 & Zone 2 (Gas) and Zone 21 & Zone 22 (Dust) are available with various enclosure materials including cast iron, aluminium or stainless steel – Direct On Line motor starters up to 75kW and Star Delta starters up to 30kW.
Electrical Explosion Protection Equipment | Motor Starters | ATEX Certified | Direct on Line (DOL & Star Delta)
ATEX Certified Explosion Proof Electrical Equipment
Control Panels & Distribution Boards | ATEX Exd Flameproof
See further information about the Explosion Proof range of control panels with ATEX Certification for installation in hazardous area locations with potentially explosive atmospheres.
| Control Panel Type Exd Flameproof | Hazardous Area Classification | Explosion Proof Protection Level | Gas Group | Enclosure Type |
| Control & Distribution Panels (Flameproof Ex d IIB+H2) in Aluminium | Suitable for operation in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 and Class I, II Division 1 (CID1 / CIID1) | Ex d & Ex tb Certified. 660V DC / 1000V AC max. for ATEX / IECEx | Gas Group IIB+H2 |
 EJB |
| Control & Distribution Panels (Flameproof Ex d IIB+H2) in Stainless Steel | Suitable for operation in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 and Class I, II Division 1 (CID1 / CIID1) | Ex d & Ex tb Certified. 660V DC / 1000V AC max. for ATEX / IECEx | Gas Group IIB+H2 |
 EJBX |
| Control & Distribution Panels (Flameproof Ex d IIC) in Aluminum | Suitable for operation in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 | Ex d & Ex tb Certified. 1000V DC / 1500V AC max. | Gas Group IIC |
 GUB |
| Control & Distribution Panels (Flameproof Ex d IIC) in Stainless Steel | Suitable for operaton in Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21 & Zone 22 | Ex d & Ex tb Certified. 1000V DC / 1500V AC max. | Gas Group IIC |
 GUBX |
| Control & Distribution Panels (Ex d Flameprrof IIB or Ex d IIB+H2) in Aluminum | Suitable for operation in Zone 1 & Zone 2 | Ex d Certified | Gas Group IIB+H2
Gas Group IIB |
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Hazardous Area Electrical & Explosion Proof Equipment Distributors
Electrical explosion protection equipment by Pepperl+Fuchs covers a broad range of hazardous area products and solutions with ATEX certification based on Flameproof (Ex d), Increased Safety (Ex i, Ex e), and Purge and Pressurization (Ex p) explosion protection. Most of the Explosion Proof products are certified for dust environments (Ex tb). Integration of Intrinsically Safe (Ex i) devices and components is also possible. The Quick Select Product Guide for Electrical Explosion Protection Equipment is designed for experienced users, technicians, and engineers. It presents a comprehensive overview of Pepperl+Fuchs’ hazardous area product and solutions offerings based on Ex d, Ex e, and Ex p explosion protection.
Integrity | Knowledge | Reliability | Electrical HVAC Process Instrumentation Equipment
Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of ATEX & IECEx Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.
Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Hazardous Area Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation Equipment to UK and international projects.
Panels | Plugs | Isolators | Enclosures | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace | Gas Detection | Flame Detection | Process Instrumentation | Process Heating | Fans | Security Locking & Access Control
Competitive Prices | Extensive Stocks | Technical Support | Express Delivery
Atexor – IECEx & ATEX Lighting for Explosion Hazardous Areas | Cable Reels | Transformers | Splitter Boxes
Amphenol the worldwide leader in explosion proof and hazardous area connectors are distributed in the UK by Thorne & Derrick International – this includes a new, miniature, explosion-proof threaded connector specifically designed to allow a signal to pass through Zone rated hazardous areas using coax, fiber optic cables, or standard copper cables. The new Amphe-EX range is complimentary to Amphenol’s industry-proven Star-Line EX™. In addition, the rugged Amphe-EX hazardous area connectors are ATEX and IECex approved for Zone 1 rated applications.
Fiber Optic Custom Cable Assemblies available up request.
Amphenol Connectors
➡ The complete range of Amphenol connectors from the Amphe-EX range suitable for explosive atmospheres and hazardous areas are available in the section below.
Raytec SPARTAN Lighting is a world-leading range of hazardous area lighting solutions, engineered for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas. With full ATEX, IECEx and UKCA certification, SPARTAN luminaires deliver safe, reliable, and high-performance illumination for the most demanding environments.
Designed and manufactured in the UK, every Raytec LED light is built to the highest standards of quality and durability, backed by an industry-leading 5-year warranty. From offshore oil and gas platforms to onshore chemical plants, Raytec hazardous area lights are trusted worldwide to improve safety, reliability, and operational performance.
As an authorised distributor, Thorne & Derrick work in partnership with Raytec to provide unrivalled technical support and application expertise. With over 40 years of specialist experience in hazardous area lighting, our team offers free specification advice to ensure the correct solution for every project.
Thorne & Derrick International are a trusted UK stockist, supplier and distributor of ATEX certified Raytec SPARTAN Lighting equipment worldwide. Contact our industrial & hazardous area experts for engineered solutions, technical advice, quotations, and fast delivery for both UK & export orders.
The Raytec SPARTAN Lighting range is a complete family of Ex LED luminaires designed for use in ATEX, IECEx and UKEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas, as well as UL / CSA C1D2 classified locations. Built for the harshest operating conditions, SPARTAN luminaires deliver exceptional performance, reliability, and long service life in explosive atmospheres.
Available in the widest choice of configurations, the SPARTAN range of hazardous area LED lights includes floodlights, linear fittings, bulkheads, high bays, crane lights, and dedicated emergency lighting and industrial variants. Every model is engineered to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality illumination in the most demanding environments.
Raytec SPARTAN Linear Generation II is a globally certified range of LED luminaires, approved to ATEX, IECEx and UKEX standards. Designed for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas, these fittings deliver dependable, high-performance LED lighting across the most demanding environments.
Equally suited for new installations or as a fluorescent retrofit, the SPARTAN Linear range combines energy efficiency, durability and low maintenance to ensure long-term cost savings in offshore, onshore, and industrial applications.
The Raytec SPARTAN Crane Floodlight is a globally certified range of LED floodlights, approved to ATEX, IECEx and UKEX standards. Specifically engineered for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas, the SPARTAN Crane delivers powerful, reliable White-Light illumination for use on marine and offshore boom cranes.
Designed to enhance safety, visibility and operational efficiency, this robust luminaire ensures dependable performance in the most demanding crane and hazardous area environments, supporting safe lifting and handling operations in offshore oil & gas, marine, and heavy industrial sectors.
The Raytec SPARTAN Floodlight and High Power Floodlight ranges are globally certified to ATEX, IECEx and UKEX standards for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas. These robust LED floodlights are engineered to deliver powerful, reliable White-Light illumination across very large and open hazardous environments.
Designed for applications demanding high performance, maximum reliability and long service life, SPARTAN Floodlights provide outstanding visibility and safety in offshore platforms, petrochemical sites, refineries and other high-risk industrial sectors.
Raytec SPARTAN High Bay lights are a globally certified ATEX, IECEx & UKEX range of LED luminaires engineered for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area lighting environments.
Specifically designed for very large, high and open hazardous areas, SPARTAN High Bays deliver powerful ceiling-mounted White-Light illumination with maximum performance, reliability and long service life.
Ideal for refineries, petrochemical plants, offshore platforms and other high-risk facilities, these robust LED luminaires improve visibility and safety in the most demanding conditions.
The Raytec SPARTAN Bulkhead Light is a globally certified ATEX, IECEx & UKEX range of LED luminaires, designed for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area lighting environments.
With its compact, low profile design, the SPARTAN Bulkhead is ideal for restricted space applications. It also provides easy access to the rear of the unit with rear cable entries, ensuring cables are hidden and protected from damage.
Rugged, efficient and dependable, this LED bulkhead delivers safe and reliable White-Light illumination in the harshest industrial and offshore conditions.
A: Raytec SPARTAN Lighting is a globally certified line of ATEX, IECEx, and UKEX LED luminaires tailored for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas. Designed for safe, reliable illumination in gas and dust environments, the SPARTAN portfolio includes linear, flood, bulkhead and high-bay fixtures for industrial and offshore usage.
A: SPARTAN luminaires are engineered for a 10+ year design life using long-life LEDs and CoolXtrude™ thermal management. In many cases, units can operate 25 years or more, removing the need for frequent lamp changes even in harsh hazardous environments.
A: SPARTAN lighting is widely used in oil & gas platforms, chemical plants, refineries, offshore rigs, petrochemical processing, and industrial zones. Its ATEX-safe designs are also found in tunnels, walkways, pump stations, and hazardous storage areas where explosion risk exists.
A: Maintenance is minimal but important: routine visual inspections, cleaning of housing surfaces, battery testing for emergency variants, and checking seals and cable entries all help preserve performance in hazardous areas.
Stocked & supplied by Thorne & Derrick – Raytec is a UK-based manufacturer of industrial and hazardous area LED lighting, renowned for its SPARTAN range of ATEX, IECEx, and UKEX certified luminaires. With decades of experience, Raytec designs and engineers linear lights, floodlights, high bays, bulkheads, and emergency fittings for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous environments across the oil & gas, marine, petrochemical, and industrial sectors.
Combining British manufacturing excellence with advanced technologies such as CoolXtrude™ thermal management and long-life LEDs, Raytec delivers reliable, energy-efficient lighting solutions built for extreme conditions. Their products ensure safe, maintenance-free operation for over 10 years, providing industry-leading performance and compliance in the world’s most demanding environments.
Technor electrical equipment and Exd enclosures makes it possible to safely use instruments, lights, motors and equipment requiring electric power in potentially explosive atmospheres and hazardous areas.
Technor is part of the Marechal Electrical Group, leading manufacturer of ATEX plugs and sockets for hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres.
Technor hazardous area explosion proof and protected electrical equipment is specified in the following applications : oil refineries and offshore rigs, power stations, sugar refining, mines, sewage treatment plants, grain handling and storage, chemical plants, aircraft refuelling and hangars, printing, paper and textiles.
Technor products meet the requirements of the joint European standards (ATEX regulations) and each individual component are certified in accordance with specific Ex certification requirements.
Technor EJB enclosures are classified to international hazardous area classifications with ATEX, IECex and TRCU certification, with ingress protection IP65 to IP67 and an operational ambient temperature range of + 60°C to – 50°C.
Ex d enclosures are manufactured to provide explosion protection according to Exd 11B and Exd 11B + H2 and are suitable for installation within explosion proof areas in the the oil, gas petrochemical, pharmaceutical, food, beverage and utility industries.
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Published 13 Mar 2020
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