LED Explosion Proof Lights

Class 1 Div 1 and Class 1 Div 2

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Explosion Proof Lights Classifications and Requirements

For purpose of definition, we will explain the Class and Div System of lighting fixtures. For a full explanation on electrical, explosion safe lighting and safety information, a full description is provided on the OSHA website.

LED Explosion Proof Lighting

Our LED hazardous location lighting products have been designed and built to be used safety in the presence of dirt, dust, water, hydrogen, acetylene and other flammable petrochemicals. These hazardous area lights are commonly used in industrial applications where ignitable flammable gases are present. Hazardous location LED lights not only run safely in these dangerous environments, but they also reduce energy costs and improve safety through high quality light output.

Intrinsically Safe LED Lights

Intrinsically safe lighting fixtures are built to eliminate sparking, which would otherwise potentially ignite in an environment with ignitable fumes in the area. By eliminating sparking, these intrinsically safe location LED light fixtures will remain safe in the harshest industrial-type areas. Our commercial hazardous location LED lighting options come in multiple shapes, styles, division ratings, and classifications, allowing you to choose the fixture best for your zone requirement.

Class I Explosion Proof

Class I areas are those in which flammable gases or vapors are or may be present in the air in quantities sufficient to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures. Class I Environments include:

Petroleum refining and dispensing facilities
Ethanol facilities
Dip tanks containing flammable or combustible liquids
Dry cleaning plants
Petrochemical plants
Plants manufacturing organic coatings
Solvent extraction plants
Plants manufacturing or using pyroxyle (nitrocellulose) type and other plastics
Locations using inhalation anesthetics
Utility gas plants, storage and handling of liquefied petroleum and natural gas
Aircraft hangers and fuel servicing areas

Class 1 Division 1
Flammable concentrations of combustible liquids, vapors or gases exist under normal working conditions.

Class 1 Division 2
Flammable concentrations of ignitable vapors, liquids, or gases exist under abnormal working conditions.

Class 1 Areas
Group A (acetylene)
Group B (hydrogen)
Group C (ethylene and propane)
Group D (propane, butane, methane, and benzene)

Class II Explosion Proof

Class II locations are those that are hazardous because of the presence of combustible dust.

These environments include:

Grain elevators and bulk handling facilities
Manufacture and storage of magnesium
Manufacture and storage of starch
Fireworks manufacture and storage
Flour and feed mills
Areas for packaging and handling of pulverized sugar and cocoa
Some coal preparation plants and coal handling facilities
Spice grinding plants
Confectionery manufacturing plants

Class 2 Division 1
Combustible concentrations of flammable dusts exist in the atmosphere under normal working conditions.

Class 2 Division 2
Combustible concentrations of ignitable dust exist in the atmosphere under abnormal working conditions.

Class 2 Areas
Group E (metal dust)
Group F (charcoal and carbon)
Group G (wood, plastic, starch, and flour)

Class III Explosion Proof

Class III locations are hazardous because of the presence of easily ignitable fibers or flyings but in which such fibers or flyings are not likely to be in suspension in the air in quantities sufficient to produce ignitable mixtures.

These environments include:

Woodworking plants
Textile mills
Cotton gins and cottonseed mills
Flax producing plants

Class 3 Division 1
Combustible fibers or materials that produce ignitable particles exist under normal working conditions.

Class 3 Division 2
Combustible fibers or materials that produce flammable particles exist under abnormal working conditions.

Class 3 Areas
These are not categorized into groups but comprise of sawdust and cotton

Explosion Proof Lights Have a Robust Design for Containment

Use Explosion proof lights in these areas

Chemical processing plants
Aircraft maintenance areas
Enclosed fueling stations
Paint spray booths
Offshore oil and gas rigs
Chemical storage units
Ship tanks
Refineries
Oil and Gas Storage
Grain silos

The main task of explosion proof lights is to stop an explosion from escaping, whenever one occurs.

Explosion Proof lights are designed to contain any explosions that happen inside the light. They are not vapor tight fixtures. They are designed, certified and tested so that any issue inside the light is not transferred to the hazardous environment in which they are installed.

They should not be confused with intrinsically safe lights. An intrinsically safe light is designed so that it never creates a problem, such as a spark. They tend to be lower power, low voltage lights and are typically battery powered, like a flashlight.

Why you would choose LED Over Metal Halide

LED Explosion Proof Jelly Jar installed in substation

A Long Lifespan - Which Results In Lowering your Maintenance Costs

LED Explosion Proof Fixtures have many benefits over conventional explosion proof lights. These fixtures have an average life expectancy of 50,000+ hours. Metal halides have an average lifespan between 12,000 and 20,000 hours.

LED explosion proof fixtures maintain their lumens extremely well. Their lumen maintenance (L70) is typically over 50,000 hours. During the same period, you would have to replaced 2 to 3 HID bulbs. Explosion proof LED lights are more energy efficient than traditional explosion proof lights. Long lifespan of LEDS contributes to lower operating and maintenance costs.

They Emit Less Heat and Lower the Risk of Accidents at your facility

LEDs are solid-state lighting devices and function reliably because of their heat-saving features. They only produce an average of 3.4 BTUs per hour and are not affected by low temperatures or humidity. This translates to lights that work when workers enter hazardous rooms. Metal Halide require larger fixtures to act as a heat sink to eliminate all the heat generated by the bulbs. While LEDs produce heat, its a fraction of what Metal Halide produces.

They Support Your Eco-Friendly Initiatives

Since LEDs are more energy-efficient, they reduce the demand on the power grid. And in the process lower greenhouse gas emissions. LEDs convert 95% of the energy they draw into light and only waste 5% as heat. Conventional lights waste 95% of the energy they draw as heat and only convert 5% into light.

If your company is thinking of implementing eco-friendly initiatives, switch to LED. LEDs do not contain dangerous substances. Their disposal process isn't as costly as that of HID and fluorescent lamps.

Use the Right Explosion Proof LED Lights

The Lighting Center has a wide range of explosion proof LED fixtures and industrial lighting solutions for large-scale projects and businesses. We provide different types of lighting solutions that meet industry guidelines and standards. Our explosion proof lights are designed for hazardous working environments such as chemical processing plants, oil and gas refineries, marine establishments, and paint booths. The light fixtures follow industry-specific OSHA and UL requirements and also the newest hazardous location approval requirements.

Some of the Explosion Proof lights we carry include:

Explosion proof high bays

Explosion proof floodlights

Round explosion proof lights

Explosion proof linear LED lights

Frequently
Asked
Questions

Are LED lights explosion proof?

They can be, but not all LED Lights are explosion proof rated. The standard for explosion proof in North America is UL844 standard. Without this certification by a certified testing lab, the light is not an explosion proof rated fixture. Another standard is ATEX, but this rating is an European standard designed for countries in Europe.

What is explosion proof lighting?

Explosion proof lights design contains sparks in case of an internal explosion. It prevents the explosion from escaping – hence the term “explosion proof.” The lights lower the risk of a explosive reaction from spreading. The fixtures feature thick casings that cover the luminaires. The thick casing covers all internal components. An explosion proof box house sensors, switches and drivers.

The design of an explosion proof fixture is very interesting. It forces gas to take longer, complicated routes through different channels and pathways. As it travels, cools down to a safer temperature before release. Explosion proof lights are not airtight. They allow gases to enter their aluminum casings.

What is the difference between Class 1 Div 1 and Class 1 Div 2?

Class 1 Div 1 Hazardous Locations are areas that have flammable gases, vapors, and liquids and are present at all times. Class 1 Div 2 Locations are areas that have the same flammible gases, vapors, and liquids but are not present at all times.

What is the difference between Class 1 and Class 2 Explosion Proof Lights?

Class 1 Lighting deals with flammable gases, vapors, and liquids. Class 2 Lighting deals with combustible dust particles.

LED Explosion Proof Lights

High Bays

Low Bays

Linear

Jelly Jar

Flood Lights

Temporary Lights

Exit Signs

Class 1 Div 1

Class 1 Div 2

Zone 0

Zone 1

Zone 2

100 Watt Round Explosion Proof LED – 14000 lumens – replaces 400 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

60 Watt Explosion Proof LED – 8100 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

60 Watt Round Explosion Proof LED – 8400 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

80 Watt Round Explosion Proof LED – 11200 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

80 Watt Explosion Proof LED – 11200 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

100 Watt Explosion Proof LED – 14000 lumens – replaces 400 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

150 Watt Explosion Proof LED – 21000 lumens – replaces 400 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

60 Watt LED Explosion Proof – 8500 lumens – replaces 175 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

80 Watt LED Explosion Proof – 11200 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

100 Watt Explosion Proof LED – 14000 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

150 Watt Explosion Proof LED – 21000 lumens – replaces 400 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

200 Watt LED Explosion Proof – 28000 lumens – replaces 750 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

40 Watt Linear Explosion Proof LED Light – 5600 lumens – replaces 175 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

60 Watt Linear Explosion Proof LED Light – 8400 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

80 Watt Linear Explosion Proof LED Light – 11200 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

20 Watt Linear Explosion Proof LED Light – 2800 lumens – replaces 100 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

40 Watt Linear Explosion Proof LED Light – 5600 lumens – replaces 175 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

60 Watt Linear Explosion Proof LED Light – 8400 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

100 Watt Round Explosion Proof LED – 14000 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

150 Watt Round Explosion Proof LED – 21000 lumens – replaces 400 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 1

40 Watt Round Explosion Proof LED – 5600 lumens – replaces 175 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

60 Watt Round Explosion Proof LED – 8400 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

80 Watt Round Explosion Proof LED – 11200 lumens – replaces 250 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

100 Watt Round LED Explosion Proof – 14000 lumens – replaces 400 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2

150 Watt LED Round Explosion Proof Fixture – 21000 lumens – replaces 400 Watt Metal Halide – Class 1 Div 2