Information Center — Explosion Proof

While explosion-proof fans (or hazardous location air exhaust/ventilation fans) are more expensive than regular axial or centrifugal fans, they’re the safest way to cool in a volatile environment. They are required in any location in which flammable gases, vapors, or fine dust is concentrated enough to cause fire or combustion. Explosion-proof ventilation fans can be found in the following industries (among others): Paint spray booths Textiles Woodworking Petroleum refining Fiber processing Dry cleaning Solvent extraction Plastics manufacturing Gas plants Fuel servicing Grain elevators Spice grinding If you’re in an industry where explosion-proof fans are required for safety purposes, it is...