As you might suspect explosion proof wiring is typically much more expensive than intrinsically safe wiring.
Cable used in explosion proof wiring.
So cable glands and seals may need to be considered but they are of lighter construction as they are not required to cool exploding gases only to prevent the flow of gases.
Flameproof explosion proof protection methods.
Imposes strict requirements for wiring methods in these locations.
If heat or sparks from faulty equipment within the enclosure ignite flammable gas present with it the resulting explosion is contained within the enclosure.
Tmc2x cable connector for armoured cables 0 50 hub size aluminum 0 69 0 99 csa.
Keep this in mind as you choose sensors and establish.
Along with rigid metal conduit there are a number of cable types which are approved for use in these hazardous locations.
Ia is designed to a higher integrity and can be used in zone 0 hazardous area locations whereas ib is only suitable for zone 1 2 locations.
Explosion proof seals 0 fiber optic seals 1 hermetic wire feedthrough 1 high current feedthrough 0 non hermetic seals 0 stock items 15 terminal seals 0 thermocouple vacuum feedthrough 0 vacuum cable feedthrough 0 wire cable seals 3.
In north america metal conduit must be used for field wiring.