Explosion/Flameproof Equipment Installation
CompEx certified Ex equipment installation for hazardous areas
CompEx Certified Engineers
Competence-led delivery for installing Ex equipment in hazardous areas.
Correct Selection for Zone and Risk
Equipment type and protection method must match your classification and dutyholder requirements.
Installed to Recognised Ex Standards
BS EN 60079-14 covers design, selection, erection, and initial inspection expectations for Ex installations.
Clear Handover Records
Documentation that supports inspection, maintenance, and future modifications.
CompEx Services, Ex Equipment Installation
“Explosion proof” is often shorthand, the install still has to be correct
“Explosion proof” is commonly used to describe certain hazardous area equipment, often flameproof style equipment, but the right solution depends on your zone classification, substance type, and the required protection concept. HSE’s hazardous area technical standards list includes BS EN 60079-14 for installation and BS EN 60079-17 for inspection and maintenance.
WB Electrical installs and supports Ex equipment including, where applicable:
- Ex enclosures and local isolators
- Ex junction boxes, glands, stopping systems and cable terminations
- Ex lighting and control gear
- Ex instrumentation supplies and interfaces
- Ex motors and ancillary connections
- Supporting containment and mechanical protection suited to the environment
What you get, in practical terms
- Competence-led installation on live sites, with permits and isolations planned properly
- Tidy, maintainable routes, containment that supports future inspections
- Correct cable entries and sealing integrity, plus mechanical protection where needed
- A clear record of what was installed, changed, or replaced, suitable for dutyholder files
Product compliance note, simple but important
If you are placing equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres on the GB market, UK guidance covers requirements under the 2016 Regulations (UKEX context). We help ensure the equipment installed on site is appropriately certified and documented for its intended use.
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Get a quote for Ex equipment installation
Tell us what equipment you need installed, where it is, and any shutdown constraints, we’ll return a clear scope and plan.
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CompEx certified installation support, tidy finish, clear documentation.
Where explosion proof equipment installation makes sense
This service is most valuable where equipment integrity, documentation, and safe installation standards matter, and where environments accelerate deterioration such as corrosion, washdown, vibration, and impact.
Distilleries and bonded warehouses
Ex equipment is common around process areas and storage. Correct gland sealing, enclosure integrity, and maintainable routing helps reduce defects and supports site inspection regimes.
Chemical and pharmaceutical sites
Documentation and change control are critical. Ex installs need clear records, traceability, and consistent standards across modifications and upgrades.
Paint, coating and spray areas
Vapours and harsh conditions can accelerate deterioration. Proper Ex installation reduces ingress issues, protects sealing surfaces, and keeps equipment serviceable.
Biomass and wood processing facilities
Dust and vibration can loosen fittings and damage containment. Robust installs, mechanical protection, and tidy routing reduce repeat defects and downtime.
Fuel storage and dispensing areas
Installations often face corrosion and impact risks. Clear isolation arrangements and correctly installed Ex equipment supports both safety and operational availability.
Waste, recycling and AD facilities
Harsh environments and continuous operation demand robust routing and durable installation. Ex equipment replacement and upgrades must be completed cleanly, with good defect prevention.
Water and wastewater treatment sites
Damp environments increase corrosion and ingress risk. Ex installations need careful attention to seals, entries, and long-term maintainability.
Manufacturing and process lines
Frequent changes create “site creep”. Consistent Ex installation standards and documentation reduce risk when plant layouts evolve.
Explosion Proof and Ex Equipment Installation across Scotland
CompEx certified installs, tidy finish, clear records
Send your site details and we’ll recommend a safe, compliant installation approach that suits live industrial operations and future maintenance.
Trusted Electrical Experts
Fully Accredited & Fully Compliant
Our engineers are trained to the highest standards and certified across key industry schemes. Giving you peace of mind that your electrical systems are in safe hands.
Got a question about Ex Equipment Installation?
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Hazardous Area Installations
New installs, additions and alterations in hazardous zones, delivered by CompEx certified engineers.
Hazardous Area Inspection and Testing
IEC 60079-17 aligned inspection approach with clear defect reporting and priorities.
Hazardous Area Planned and Reactive Maintenance
Planned visits plus controlled reactive support to close defects and protect uptime.
Locations we cover
Central Scotland and beyond, including Glasgow, Edinburgh, East Kilbride, Hamilton, Motherwell, Airdrie, Coatbridge, Livingston, Bathgate, Falkirk, Stirling, Cumbernauld, Paisley, Renfrew, Clydebank, Dumbarton, Greenock, Ayr, Kilmarnock, Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy, Perth