EX Heaters

Why choose ATEX approved heaters for hazardous areas?

ATEX approved heaters are essential for maintaining safe and regulated temperatures in environments where flammable gases or dusts may be present. These heaters are tested and certified to operate within ATEX Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21, and Zone 22 locations, ensuring that they do not become an ignition source under any operating condition.
Explosion-proof heating solutions are built with sealed heating elements, corrosion-resistant enclosures, and precise temperature controls to reduce fire risks. They are used in critical industries such as petrochemical, oil and gas, paint and coating facilities, and pharmaceutical manufacturing, where safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance are paramount.
 

What are the benefits of using ATEX heating systems?

ATEX heating systems are designed to comply with strict safety standards, ensuring explosion-proof performance in sectors such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and manufacturing. They provide efficient heating while significantly reducing fire hazards. Other benefits include long service life, compatibility with hazardous area electrical systems, and a wide range of configurations including immersion heaters, space heaters, and drum heaters. These systems maintain temperature stability even in extreme environmental conditions and are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use.
 

How do explosion proof electric or drum heaters ensure safety?

Explosion-proof electric and drum heaters incorporate flameproof housings, sealed heating elements, and over-temperature protection features. These components prevent the heater from sparking or reaching ignition temperatures, even during continuous operation.
They are specifically engineered to contain any internal faults and isolate the heat source from the explosive atmosphere. In environments like chemical storage rooms, refineries, or fuel processing areas, drum heaters provide safe and uniform heating for viscous liquids or flammable substances stored in barrels.
 

How does an explosion proof heater for paint booth work?

Explosion-proof heaters for paint booths are designed to prevent ignition in areas where volatile fumes or fine particles are present. These heaters use enclosed and certified heating elements, air circulation systems, and automatic safety cutoffs to maintain a controlled temperature without exposing any part of the system to the surrounding flammable atmosphere. By isolating all electrical components and using high-grade thermal controls, these heaters ensure safe operation during paint application, drying, or curing processes within ATEX-rated environments.
 

How to choose intrinsically safe heaters for your needs?

Choosing the right intrinsically safe heater involves evaluating several factors, including the classification of the hazardous area, ambient temperature range, installation method, and required heat output.
It is also important to consider the type of substance present (gas, vapor, or dust), the zone classification (Zone 1 or 2), and whether the application requires local or distributed heating. Certifications such as ATEX, IECEx, and Class 1 Div 2 should be verified to ensure full compliance. Selecting the appropriate model helps protect workers, equipment, and infrastructure in hazardous area operations.
 

How do intrinsically safe heaters prevent ignition risks?

These heaters are engineered to function at low energy levels and are equipped with strict temperature regulation features. Their construction includes safety barriers, thermal cutoffs, and intrinsically safe electrical circuits that ensure the heater does not generate sparks or exceed critical surface temperatures.
This makes them suitable for continuous use in explosive atmospheres where even minor temperature deviations could present safety risks.
 

Where can you use a non-flammable space heater safely?

Non-flammable space heaters can be safely used in enclosed hazardous areas such as chemical warehouses, offshore rigs, gas plants, and industrial control rooms. These heaters are specifically designed for use in confined or poorly ventilated zones where traditional heating systems would pose ignition or fire hazards.
They offer zone-specific heating while ensuring air remains free of combustible ignition sources, making them ideal for spot heating or ambient temperature control in explosive atmospheres.
 

What is the safety meaning of class 1 div 2 electric heater?

A Class 1 Division 2 electric heater is certified for use in areas where explosive gases or vapors are present under abnormal conditions, such as accidental leaks or equipment failure. These heaters are constructed to operate safely without becoming an ignition source, even when exposed to intermittent flammable atmospheres.
Such heaters are commonly used in North American industrial sites regulated under the NEC (National Electrical Code) and are equivalent to ATEX Zone 2 classifications in terms of explosion risk level.
 

What makes a hazardous area heater energy-efficient?

Energy-efficient hazardous area heaters incorporate advanced thermal insulation, thermostats, and precision control systems to reduce energy waste while maintaining stable operating temperatures.
Features such as programmable timers, adaptive heating cycles, and low-watt density elements improve efficiency and help meet environmental standards while reducing power consumption and operational costs.
 

How do hazardous location electric heaters save energy?

Hazardous location electric heaters save energy through the use of smart heating controls, optimized heat transfer mechanisms, and high-efficiency insulation materials. They are designed to deliver heat only when needed and precisely where needed, reducing unnecessary energy use.
In addition, explosion-proof heaters often use low-maintenance designs with long service intervals, contributing to overall cost savings in industrial operations.
 

What brand of EX heaters do Bennuti distribute?

At Bennuti, we provide a selection of premium-quality ATEX approved heaters for hazardous areas, ensuring superior safety, efficiency, and compliance with industrial standards. Our portfolio includes top-tier brands recognized for their reliable explosion-proof heating solutions.
 

Schramm EX heater

Schramm EX heaters offer durable and robust solutions for challenging industrial environments, ensuring dependable and consistent performance.
 

EXHEAT electric and immersion EX heater

EXHEAT specializes in electric and immersion heaters, expertly crafted for use in high-risk zones where explosion protection is a necessity.

With our range of explosion proof electric or drum heaters, intrinsically safe heaters, and hazardous location electric heaters, Bennuti delivers the ultimate heating solutions designed to meet the stringent demands of hazardous industries. Explore our catalog today to find the safest and most efficient heating systems tailored to your operational requirements.

We ship throughout the entire European Union and the United Kingdom, with a strong focus on key markets including Germany, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, Poland, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, and the UK.