Electrical Enclosures & Junction Boxes – Zone 1 & Zone 2 Hazardous Area ATEX

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Electrical Enclosures & Junction Boxes

Safe & Hazardous Areas

Explore our range of Electrical Enclosures & Junction Boxes designed for Zone 1 Enclosures and Zone 2 Enclosures in hazardous areas. These Hazardous Area Enclosures from ABTECH are fully ATEX certified, providing reliable protection for electrical power distribution, lighting, and instrumentation in industrial, onshore, and offshore environments. Built from GRP, stainless steel, and aluminium, ABTECH enclosures offer durability, safety, and compliance with international standards for explosive atmospheres.

Stainless Steel Enclosures & Junction Boxes
Aluminium Enclosures & Junction Boxes
GRP Enclosures & Junction Boxes
GRP Assembled Enclosures & Junction Boxes
Fire Rated Enclosures & Junction Boxes (IEC311 BS6387)
High Voltage Hazardous Area Electrical Enclosures & Junction Boxes

Zone 1 Hazardous Area Enclosures

Zone 1 is a classified hazardous area where an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of flammable gases, vapors, or mists is likely to occur occasionally during normal operation.

Stainless Steel Zone 1 Enclosures
Aluminium Zone 1 Enclosures
GRP Zone 1 Enclosures
Customised ATEX-certified Zone 1 Junction Boxes

Junction Boxes

Zone 2 Hazardous Area Enclosures

Zone 2 is a classified hazardous area where an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of flammable gases, vapors, or mists is unlikely to occur during normal operation but, if it does, persists for a short period only.

Stainless Steel Zone 2 Enclosures
Aluminium Zone 2 Enclosures
GRP Zone 2 Enclosures
Customised ATEX-certified Zone 2 Junction Boxes

Ex d Flameproof Enclosures

Hazardous Area ZONE 1 2 21 22

Ex d flameproof enclosures provide power distribution in hazardous areas and can be configured with appropriate cable terminals to suit requirements – various sizes of electrical enclosures are available in aluminium, stainless steel and cast iron. For explosion protection types Ex e and Ex ia enclosures, a wide range of terminal and junction boxes is available are stainless or mild steel – GRP glass-reinforced polyester flameproof enclosures are also available.

Ex d flameproof motor starters can also be specified and supplied to provide explosion-proof power switching in Zone 1 & 2 (gas) and Zone 21 & 22 (dust) potentially explosive atmospheres.

➡ For complete technical specifications, dimensions, ordering details and hazardous area certifications please refer to the product sections below – should you require help please call us or complete our online Hazardous Area Junction Box enquiry form.

Hazardous Area Enclosure Specifications

ABTECH junction boxes and enclosures can be customised to meet specific operational and environmental requirements. The key specification areas include:

General: Model number, quantity, enclosure material (Stainless Steel, Mild Steel, GRP, Plastic), area classification (e.g., Class 1 Zone 2), ambient temperature range, certification required (ATEX, IECEx, or Safe Area).
Terminals: Number of rails, model (e.g., Weidmuller, Phoenix), terminal size (2.5mm², 6mm², etc.), quantity, link design, and numbering.
Cable Entries: Specify metric or NPT threaded entries, side A–D size and quantity.
Cable Glands: Specify armoured or non-armoured, side A–D, size, and material (Nickel Plated Brass, Stainless Steel, Nylon).
Accessories: Mounting plates, tag labels, label brackets, earth bars, earth continuity plates, breather drains, and any other specific requirements.

Customised Solutions for Hazardous Areas

Each ABTECH Hazardous Area Enclosure can be customised to suit your requirements. Enclosures can be drilled to accommodate single or multiple cables, modified internally, and populated with cable terminals. Fully ATEX certified enclosures are available for Zone 1 and Zone 2 environments, ensuring safe operation in explosive atmospheres.

Enclosure Applications

Typical applications for these enclosures and junction boxes include the distribution of low voltage electrical supply for power and lighting systems, as well as configuration for heat tracing systems. ABTECH enclosures are ideal for:

Power distribution in hazardous areas
Instrumentation and control systems
Heat tracing and industrial process control
High-voltage electrical installations

ABTECH Hazardous Area Enclosures combine safety, flexibility, and compliance, making them the preferred solution for Zone 1 Enclosures and Zone 2 Enclosures in demanding industrial environments.