{"id":7866,"date":"2025-05-19T13:39:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-19T11:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/malux.com\/kunskapsbankinlagg\/what-is-an-explosive-dust-atmosphere\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T14:27:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T13:27:29","slug":"what-is-an-explosive-dust-atmosphere","status":"publish","type":"kunskapsbankinlagg","link":"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/en\/kunskapsbankinlagg\/what-is-an-explosive-dust-atmosphere\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an explosive dust atmosphere?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-66c280c stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"66c280c\"><style>.stk-66c280c {background-color:#ffdc2e !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-66c280c:before{background-color:#ffdc2e !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-66c280c {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-66c280c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-cee340d\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"cee340d\"><style>.stk-cee340d {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-cee340d {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-cee340d-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-cee340d-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e1662e2\" id=\"brannbara-gaser-kan-bilda-explosiva-blandningar-men-hur-manga-tanker-pa-att-aven-brannbart-damm-kan-vara-en-explosionsfara\" data-block-id=\"e1662e2\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Flammable gases can form explosive mixtures, but how many consider that even combustible dust can be an explosion hazard?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0200b13\" data-block-id=\"0200b13\"><style>.stk-0200b13 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-0200b13 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">An explosive dust atmosphere can arise where combustible dust or materials that can emit combustible dust are handled or stored. When determining if a dusty environment should be considered explosion-hazardous, factors such as the thickness of dust layers that can form, the minimum ignition temperature of the current dust layers and dust atmosphere, whether the dust is electrically conductive, and any potential ignition energy are taken into account. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ccb5762\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ccb5762\"><style>.stk-ccb5762 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-ccb5762 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ccb5762-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ccb5762-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7105f71\" data-block-id=\"7105f71\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If a dust mixture ignites, a chain reaction can start, and multiple explosions can occur in airborne dust. Since large amounts of energy are released, the damage potential of dust explosions can often be extremely high. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-4299fc1 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"4299fc1\"><style>.stk-4299fc1 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-4299fc1:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-4299fc1 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-4299fc1-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-94e63f5\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"94e63f5\"><style>.stk-94e63f5 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-94e63f5 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-94e63f5-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-94e63f5-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-749031a\" data-block-id=\"749031a\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miljobild-dammigt-uttag-stickpr-ceag_0273eee9.png\" width=\"956\" height=\"1200\" alt=\"shutterstock_60855814_18818b3c\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miljobild-dammigt-uttag-stickpr-ceag_0273eee9.png 956w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miljobild-dammigt-uttag-stickpr-ceag_0273eee9-239x300.png 239w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miljobild-dammigt-uttag-stickpr-ceag_0273eee9-816x1024.png 816w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/miljobild-dammigt-uttag-stickpr-ceag_0273eee9-768x964.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-62d2f7e\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"62d2f7e\"><style>.stk-62d2f7e {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-62d2f7e {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-62d2f7e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-62d2f7e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ae8baa5\" id=\"hur-klassificeras-explosionsfarligt-damm\" data-block-id=\"ae8baa5\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How is explosive dust classified?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-77edb7e\" data-block-id=\"77edb7e\"><style>.stk-77edb7e {margin-bottom:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-77edb7e {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Just as for explosive gas atmospheres, explosive dust atmospheres are divided into zones:\n\nZone 20 Continuously or for long periods\nA hazardous area in which an explosive dust atmosphere is present continuously, for long periods, or frequently.\n\nZone 21 Occasionally during normal operation\nA hazardous area in which an explosive dust atmosphere can be expected to occur occasionally during normal operation.\n\nZone 22 Rarely and for short periods\nA hazardous area in which an explosive dust atmosphere is not expected to occur during normal operation, and if it does occur, it is only rarely and for short periods.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-d218f32 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"d218f32\"><style>.stk-d218f32 {background-color:var(--jok-sixth-color) !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-d218f32:before{background-color:var(--jok-sixth-color) !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-d218f32 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-d218f32-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4a77862\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4a77862\"><style>.stk-4a77862 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-4a77862 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4a77862-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4a77862-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-9f103c1\" data-block-id=\"9f103c1\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atex-markning_ffe780d8.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"232\" alt=\"shutterstock_60855814_18818b3c\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atex-markning_ffe780d8.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atex-markning_ffe780d8-300x70.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/atex-markning_ffe780d8-768x178.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4aa2516\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4aa2516\"><style>.stk-4aa2516 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-4aa2516 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4aa2516-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4aa2516-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-980e488\" data-block-id=\"980e488\"><style>.stk-980e488 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-980e488 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>NOTE!<\/strong> All equipment used in explosion-classified areas must be marked according to ATEX. This is what a typical marking might look like. <br\/><br\/><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-15f4975 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"15f4975\"><style>.stk-15f4975 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-15f4975:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-15f4975 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-15f4975-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-ce1d7c2\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"ce1d7c2\"><style>.stk-ce1d7c2 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-ce1d7c2 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-ce1d7c2-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-ce1d7c2-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bd9da0f\" id=\"var-kan-dammexplosioner-intraffa\" data-block-id=\"bd9da0f\"><style>.stk-bd9da0f {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-bd9da0f .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-bd9da0f .stk-block-heading__text{font-size:26px !important;}}<\/style><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Where can dust explosions occur?<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-e27b08c\" data-block-id=\"e27b08c\"><style>.stk-e27b08c {margin-bottom:30px !important;}.stk-e27b08c-column{--stk-columns-spacing:0px !important;--stk-column-gap:60px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-e27b08c {margin-bottom:0px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-e27b08c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6dde180\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6dde180\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6dde180-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6dde180-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-3ccd91a is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"3ccd91a\"><div class=\"stk--no-padding stk-container stk-3ccd91a-container stk-hover-parent\"><figure class=\"stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2522\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vedtrave_23f2c5ec.png\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" alt=\"woodpile_23f2c5ec\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vedtrave_23f2c5ec.png 500w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/vedtrave_23f2c5ec-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-3ccd91a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-51ec56b\" data-block-id=\"51ec56b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Organic products such as wood and fiber materials can generate a lot of dust; grain handling is also risky. Typical environments include sawmills and other<br\/>wood industries, as well as silos.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-e9385e8 is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"e9385e8\"><div class=\"stk--no-padding stk-container stk-e9385e8-container stk-hover-parent\"><figure class=\"stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2524\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/j04278191_f9060499.png\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" alt=\"woodpile_23f2c5ec\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/j04278191_f9060499.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/j04278191_f9060499-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/j04278191_f9060499-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/j04278191_f9060499-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-e9385e8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-4d0dc8a\" data-block-id=\"4d0dc8a\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Metal dust found in various types of industries, and dust generated when plastic, resin, and rubber materials are handled, as well as powders in the paint industry, can be considered explosion-hazardous. In short \u2013 dust explosions can occur almost anywhere fine-grained dust and powder are present. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-503c5b4\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"503c5b4\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-503c5b4-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-503c5b4-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-card stk-block-card stk-block stk-31e7c2c is-style-default\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"31e7c2c\"><div class=\"stk--no-padding stk-container stk-31e7c2c-container stk-hover-parent\"><figure class=\"stk-block-card__image stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/semla_de6edda8.png\" width=\"388\" height=\"283\" alt=\"woodpile_23f2c5ec\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/semla_de6edda8.png 388w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/semla_de6edda8-300x219.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 388px) 100vw, 388px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"stk-container-padding stk-block-card__content\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-31e7c2c-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-33d51da\" data-block-id=\"33d51da\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Industries that handle food, tobacco, and animal feed are considered potential risk areas; large bakeries with a lot of flour dust are one example.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b7b38a9\" data-block-id=\"b7b38a9\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">The dust is also tested to:\n\nidentify if it is combustible, its ignition temperature, sometimes also the relevant ignition energy, and its conductivity.\n\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-80e9608 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"80e9608\"><style>.stk-80e9608 {background-color:#ffdc2e !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-80e9608:before{background-color:#ffdc2e !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-80e9608 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-80e9608-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4fa2aa0\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4fa2aa0\"><style>.stk-4fa2aa0 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-4fa2aa0 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4fa2aa0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4fa2aa0-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-5ae94d0\" id=\"hur-undviks-dammexplosioner\" data-block-id=\"5ae94d0\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">How are dust explosions avoided?<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-5677353\" data-block-id=\"5677353\"><style>.stk-5677353 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-5677353 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">\nAs with all explosion-classified areas, regular periodic inspections must be carried out. During these inspections, the following conditions, in particular, should be examined: \n\n1. Chemical effects, e.g., corrosion\n2. Accumulation of dust, dirt, or paint\n3. Ingress of liquids\n4. High ambient temperature\n5. Mechanical damage, e.g., from impact or vibration  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-41655bf\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"41655bf\"><style>.stk-41655bf {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-41655bf {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-41655bf-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-41655bf-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-30fa162\" data-block-id=\"30fa162\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">6. Unauthorized alteration of design or set value\n7. Insufficient maintenance, e.g., not performed according to the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions\n8. Results of previous inspections \n\nIn dusty environments, points 2 and 4 should, of course, be checked with extra care. Together with design and organizational measures, explosion risks can be minimized by selecting equipment approved for use in explosive dust atmospheres.  <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-a65a98c stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"a65a98c\"><style>.stk-a65a98c {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-a65a98c:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-a65a98c {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-a65a98c-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-45098dd\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"45098dd\"><style>.stk-45098dd {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-45098dd {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-45098dd-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-45098dd-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-1056722\" id=\"atex-godkand-installationsmateriel-for-dammklassade-zoner\" data-block-id=\"1056722\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">ATEX-approved installation material for dust-classified zones<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-37cc9d9\" data-block-id=\"37cc9d9\"><style>.stk-37cc9d9 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-37cc9d9 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Good lighting is necessary to detect potential risks and accidents, especially in dusty environments. \n\nTo control lighting and other electrical equipment, switches, junction boxes, sockets and plugs, and various types of actuators are needed. It is also necessary to be able to monitor processes, raise alarms for incidents, and heat both premises and raw materials \u2013 even if the environment is dusty. <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4a6ae41\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4a6ae41\"><style>.stk-4a6ae41 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-4a6ae41 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4a6ae41-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4a6ae41-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-35d4022\" data-block-id=\"35d4022\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ellk92_dammig_db5bbc67.png\" width=\"591\" height=\"580\" alt=\"shutterstock_60855814_18818b3c\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ellk92_dammig_db5bbc67.png 591w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/ellk92_dammig_db5bbc67-300x294.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-vogxcyt stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"vogxcyt\"><style>.stk-vogxcyt {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-vogxcyt:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-vogxcyt {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-vogxcyt-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-5p5cvmq\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"5p5cvmq\"><style>.stk-5p5cvmq {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-5p5cvmq {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-5p5cvmq-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-5p5cvmq-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-suri897\" data-block-id=\"suri897\"><style>.stk-suri897 .stk-img-wrapper{width:52% !important;height:375px !important;}<\/style><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-2526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dammsack_70b5ef38.jpg\" width=\"636\" height=\"400\" alt=\"shutterstock_60855814_18818b3c\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dammsack_70b5ef38.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.malux.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/dammsack_70b5ef38-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-x7hs65r\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"x7hs65r\"><style>.stk-x7hs65r {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-x7hs65r {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-x7hs65r-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-x7hs65r-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-ltnr0h0\" id=\"jordning-och-barbara-utrustningar-for-dem-personliga-sakerheten\" data-block-id=\"ltnr0h0\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">Grounding and portable equipment for personal safety<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-g8ujf0i\" data-block-id=\"g8ujf0i\"><style>.stk-g8ujf0i {margin-bottom:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-g8ujf0i {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Static electricity often arises when handling various types of powders, such as flour and paint powder. Often, raw materials are transported in plastic bags and transferred via plastic hoses and funnels. The combination of static electricity and dust clouds can have fatal consequences. In these contexts, it is important to use safe grounding equipment.    <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7e22456 stk-block-background\" data-block-id=\"7e22456\"><style>.stk-7e22456 {background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;padding-top:80px !important;padding-bottom:80px !important;margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-7e22456:before{background-color:#f5f5f5 !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 767px){.stk-7e22456 {padding-top:60px !important;padding-bottom:60px !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-7e22456-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-f833f6b\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"f833f6b\"><style>.stk-f833f6b {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-f833f6b {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-f833f6b-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-f833f6b-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-0e1b681\" data-block-id=\"0e1b681\"><style>.stk-0e1b681 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-0e1b681 {margin-bottom:30px !important;}}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">For more information, contact us at <a href=\"mailto:sales@malux.se\">sales@malux.se<\/a> or call 0660-29 29 03.<br\/>Read more about ATEX here:<br\/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.malux.com\/kunskapsbank\/vad-ar-atex\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is ATEX?<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-a080289\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"a080289\"><style>.stk-a080289 {max-width:1024px !important;min-width:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important;margin-left:auto !important;}@media screen and (max-width: 1023px){.stk-a080289 {max-width:90% !important;min-width:auto !important;}}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-a080289-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-a080289-inner-blocks\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Where does it occur? 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