Basics of explosion protection

Lightning protection in hazardous areas is more than grounding and arresters. This article explains how intrinsic safety, standards, and surge protection interact — and why a holistic approach is essential.

From IEC to ATEX: Learn how international standards in explosion protection are developed and which committees work together in the process.

Ethernet-APL is less new than many people think. This article explains why the technology is based on familiar Ethernet principles and is more of an evolution than a revolution.

For operators of buildings and industrial facilities, this leads to a clear conclusion: a reliable backup power supply is no longer optional—it is essential.

Explosion protection is often strongly associated with electrical and electronic systems: cables, motors, control units. But protecting against explosions goes far beyond that. Even purely mechanical equipment can pose a hazard.

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