Intertec explosion-proof cabinets

Intertec has launched a range of explosion proof cabinets to protect field instrumentation operating in hazardous areas. Available in a range of standard sizes, as well as in custom shapes up to walk-in shelter size, the cabinets are certified for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.

They are suitable for housing forward-placed analyser equipment in industrial process facilities such as petrochemical/oil refineries and fertiliser production/storage plants. They also provide the possibility to install non-Ex-rated analysers and instrumentation inside Zone 1 or 2 classified environments.

The pressurised explosion-proof (Ex p) cabinets are constructed from GRP (glass-reinforced polyester) composite materials, which are highly resistant to corrosion and have a similar strength to stainless steel, but are about 75% lighter. They are especially suitable when robustness and rigidity need to be combined with low mass, such as on offshore platforms or for areas where there is a need to mitigate injury to personnel or damage to equipment.

The company can custom-build cabinets of virtually any size using panels of GRP composite as large as 6 x 12 m, which can be chemically bonded to create very tight sealing to prevent the ingress of hazardous gas and reduce the consumption of air. Additionally, requirements for air locks to allow unfettered access to equipment inside the cabinet or shelter can be accommodated.