Flameproof Push Button Station

Product Details:

“SAIEX” Flameproof Push Button Control Station is a compact electrical control device that contains one or more push buttons, selector switches, and indicator lamps within a flameproof (explosion-proof) enclosure, specifically designed for use in hazardous areas where flammable gases, vapors, or dust may be present.

It allows operators to control machinery or equipment locally, such as starting or stopping motors, activating alarms, or selecting operational modes, while ensuring that any sparks, arcs, or internal explosions generated within the enclosure do not ignite the surrounding explosive atmosphere.

Flameproof means the enclosure is designed to contain an internal explosion and cool escaping gases so they cannot ignite external flammable substances.

Various Names

Flameproof Push Button Control Station is also known as Explosion Proof Push Button Station, Ex d Control Station, Hazardous Area Push Button Station, Flameproof Local Control Station, ATEX Push Button Station, IECEx Control Station, Industrial Flameproof Control Station, EEx d Push Button Station, Flameproof Motor Control Station.

Gas Group: IIC, Temperature class: T6, Zone: 1/2 & 21/22

IP Protection: IP 66 as per IS/IEC 60529: 2001

Colour: Epoxy Grey 631 (Other option Pebble Grey 7032, 7035 & Pure White 9010)

Gasket: Endless Molded Neoprene (‘O’ Ring)

MOC: Cast Aluminium Alloy LM-6

Earthing: 1 nos inside & 2 nos outside

Electrical Maximum Rating: 32 Amp, 24V DC/240V AC/415V AC

Marking Plate: (Ex db IIC T6 Gb) (Ex tb IIIC T85^o C Db)

Cable Entry Size: M20

Cable Entry Nos: 1 or 2 nos

Accessories: With or Without Cable Gland

For Regular and Clean Room Fittings

VARIATION: Start Stop button, Padlock Stop, Push Button, Key Type Start Stop, Temperature Indiacator.

CERTIFICATES: BIS | CIMFR | PESO

STANDARDS: IS/lEC 60079-0:2017 | IS/lEC 60079-1:2014| IS/lEC 60019-31:2013

How It Works

The control station houses push buttons, selector switches, emergency stop buttons, and pilot lamps inside a robust flameproof enclosure.

• Electrical cables enter the station through Ex d cable glands.
• Pressing a push button or turning a selector switch mechanically actuates internal contacts or sends signals to control relays, contactors, or PLC inputs.
• Any sparks or arcs generated during operation are contained within the flameproof enclosure.
• The enclosure’s flame paths cool any hot gases before they escape, ensuring that the surrounding hazardous atmosphere is not ignited.
• Some stations are modular, allowing multiple push buttons and indicators in a single compact assembly for local control of machinery.

Where Flameproof Push Button Control Stations Are Used

These stations are used in hazardous locations where localized control of equipment is needed and operators require manual intervention for safety or operation.

Typical Industries

Oil and Gas facilities, Petrochemical plants, Chemical processing units, Refineries, Fertilizer plants, Power generation stations, Paint and solvent handling areas, Mining operations, Pharmaceutical plants with solvent zones.

 Typical Applications

Motor start/stop control, Emergency stop, Pump and compressor operation, Conveyor control, Process equipment local operation, Alarm and indication systems, Valve operation in hazardous areas, Safety interlocks for hazardous machinery.

Product Details:

“SAIEX” Flameproof Fire Alarm Control Station is a manual or semi-automatic fire alarm control device enclosed in a flameproof (explosion-proof) housing, designed for use in hazardous areas where flammable gases, vapors, or dust may be present.

Its purpose is to detect or initiate fire alarms safely, allowing personnel to trigger audible and/or visual fire alarms, while ensuring that any internal sparks, arcs, or faults within the enclosure do not ignite the surrounding explosive atmosphere.

Flameproof means the enclosure is designed to contain an internal explosion and cool escaping gases, preventing ignition outside the enclosure.

Various Names

Flameproof Fire Alarm Control Station is also known as Explosion Proof Fire Alarm Station, Ex d Fire Alarm Panel, Hazardous Area Fire Alarm Station, Flameproof Manual Call Point, ATEX Fire Alarm Control Station, IECEx Fire Alarm Station, Industrial Flameproof Fire Alarm Panel, EEx d Fire Alarm Station, Flameproof Emergency Fire Alarm Station.

Gas Group: IIC, Temperature class: T6, Zone: 1/2 & 21/22

IP Protection: IP 66 as per IS/IEC 60529: 2001

Colour: Epoxy Grey 631 (Other option Pebble Grey 7032, 7035 & Pure White 9010)

Gasket: Endless Molded Neoprene (‘O’ Ring)

MOC: Cast Aluminium Alloy LM-6

Earthing: 1 nos inside & 2 nos outside

Electrical Maximum Rating: 32 Amp, 24V DC/240V AC/415V AC

Marking Plate: (Ex db IIC T6 Gb) (Ex tb IIIC T85^o C Db)

Cable Entry Size: M20

Cable Entry Nos: 1 or 2 nos

Accessories: With or Without Cable Gland

For Regular and Clean Room Fittings

CERTIFICATES: BIS | CIMFR | PESO

STANDARDS: IS/lEC 60079-0:2017 | IS/lEC 60079-1:2014| IS/lEC 60019-31:2013

How It Works

The control station houses manual call points, push buttons, switches, and sometimes indicator lamps inside a robust flameproof enclosure.

• Electrical wiring enters the station through Ex d cable glands.
• When an operator activates the manual call point or push button (e.g., during a fire emergency), the internal mechanism closes or opens electrical contacts, sending a signal to the fire alarm system, hooters, strobe lights, or control panels.
• Any sparks or arcs created during operation are contained inside the flameproof enclosure.
• The flame paths cool escaping gases, ensuring the surrounding flammable atmosphere remains safe.
• Some stations also include status indicators to show alarm activation or system readiness.

Where Flameproof Fire Alarm Control Stations Are Used

These stations are installed in hazardous locations where fire detection and emergency alarm triggering are critical.

Typical Industries

Oil and Gas facilities, Petrochemical plants, Chemical processing units, Refineries, Fertilizer plants, Power generation stations, Paint and solvent handling areas, Mining operations, Pharmaceutical plants with solvent zones.

Typical Applications

Manual fire alarm activation, Emergency fire signalling, Fire hooter or strobe light control, Process shutdown initiation during fire, Fire detection integration in hazardous areas, Safety monitoring of combustible gas or dust zones.

Product Details:

“SAIEX” Flameproof Emergency Stop Button is a manually operated safety control device enclosed in a flameproof (explosion-proof) housing, designed for use in hazardous areas where flammable gases or vapors may be present.

Its primary function is to immediately stop or isolate electrical power or machinery during an emergency situation, while ensuring that any internal spark, arc, or explosion generated during operation does not ignite the surrounding explosive atmosphere.

Flameproof Emergency Stop Button is also known as Explosion Proof Emergency Stop Button, Ex d Emergency Stop Switch, Hazardous Area Emergency Stop, Flameproof Mushroom Push Button, Explosion Proof E-Stop Switch, ATEX Emergency Stop Button, IECEx Emergency Stop Switch, Industrial Flameproof Emergency Push Button, EEx d Emergency Stop Button.

Gas Group: IIC, Temperature class: T6, Zone: 1/2 & 21/22

IP Protection: IP 66 as per IS/IEC 60529: 2001

Colour: Epoxy Grey 631 (Other option Pebble Grey 7032, 7035 & Pure White 9010)

Gasket: Endless Molded Neoprene (‘O’ Ring)

MOC: Cast Aluminium Alloy LM-6

Earthing: 1 nos inside & 2 nos outside

Electrical Maximum Rating: 32 Amp, 24V DC/240V AC/415V AC

Marking Plate: (Ex db IIC T6 Gb) (Ex tb IIIC T85^o C Db)

Emergency Stop Button: 1NO + 1NC

Cable Entry Size: M20

Cable Entry Nos: 1 or 2 nos

Accessories: With or Without Cable Gland

For Regular and Clean Room Fittings

CERTIFICATES: BIS | CIMFR | PESO

STANDARDS: IS/lEC 60079-0:2017 | IS/lEC 60079-1:2014| IS/lEC 60019-31:2013

The device consists of a normally closed (NC) contact mechanism operated by a mushroom-head push button, housed within a flameproof enclosure.

During normal operation, the contacts remain closed, allowing power or control signals to pass. When the button is pressed in an emergency, the internal mechanism forces the contacts to open, immediately cutting off power or stopping the machine. This action may create a spark or arc inside the switch; however, the flameproof enclosure contains any ignition, and the flame paths cool escaping gases so that the surrounding hazardous atmosphere remains safe.

The button typically latches in the pressed position and requires manual reset by twisting or pulling, ensuring the equipment does not restart unintentionally.

Flameproof emergency stop buttons are used in hazardous locations where rapid shutdown of equipment is critical for safety.

Oil and Gas facilities, Petrochemical plants, Chemical processing units, Refineries, Fertilizer plants, Power generation stations, Paint and solvent handling areas, Mining operations, Pharmaceutical plants with solvent zones.

Emergency shutdown of motors and pumps, Conveyor and material handling systems, Process equipment isolation, Control panels in hazardous areas, Safety interlocking systems, Emergency shutdown stations in explosive environments.

Product Details:

“SAIEX” A Flameproof Start–Stop Push Button Control Station is an industrial control device designed to safely start and stop electrical equipment in hazardous (explosive) environments where flammable gases, vapors, or dust may be present.

 A flameproof start–stop push button control station is a locally mounted electrical control unit that houses Start (NO) and Stop (NC) push buttons inside a flameproof enclosure.

Its purpose is to: Control motors or machinery. Prevent ignition of surrounding explosive atmospheres. Contain internal sparks or explosions without transmitting them outside

Various Names: Flameproof Push Button Station, Explosion Proof Push Button Station, Ex d Push Button Control Station, Flameproof Start Stop Station, Hazardous Area Push Button Station, Flameproof Motor Control Station, ATEX Certified Push Button Station, Gas Group Push Button Control Unit

 
Gas Group: IIC, Temperature class: T6, Zone: 1/2 & 21/22

IP Protection: IP 66 as per IS/IEC 60529: 2001

Colour: Epoxy Grey 631 (Other option Pebble Grey 7032, 7035 & Pure White 9010)

Gasket: Endless Molded Neoprene (‘O’ Ring). MOC: Cast Aluminium Alloy LM-6

Earthing: 1 nos inside & 2 nos outside

Electrical Maximum Rating: 32 Amp, 24V DC/240V AC/415V AC

Marking Plate: (Ex db IIC T6 Gb) (Ex tb IIIC T85^o C Db)

 Emergency Stop Button: 1NO + 1NC

Cable Entry Size: M20. Cable Entry Nos: 1 or 2 nos

Accessories: With or Without Cable Gland

For Regular and Clean Room Fittings

CERTIFICATES: BIS | CIMFR | PESO. STANDARDS: IS/lEC 60079-0:2017 | IS/lEC 60079-1:2014| IS/lEC 60019-31:2013

Main Construction Features:

·  Flameproof Enclosure: Strong metal body, explosion-resistant, certified.

·  Flamepath Joints: Machined joints to stop flame escape.

·  Push Button Assembly: Start (NO) and Stop (NC) with spring return.

·  Cable Entries: Flameproof threaded entries for Ex d glands.

·  Internal Wiring: Heat-resistant wiring with safe clearances.

·  Degree of Protection: IP65 / IP66 / IP67 rated.

·  Earthing: Internal and external earth terminals for safety.

How It Works

1. Start Button (Green – Normally Open)
   • When pressed, it completes the control circuit
   • Energizes a contactor or relay
   • Starts the motor or equipment
2. Stop Button (Red – Normally Closed)
   • When pressed, it opens the control circuit
   • De-energizes the contactor
   • Stops the equipment
3. Any spark or arc generated inside the enclosure:
   • Is contained within the flameproof housing
   • Cannot ignite the external hazardous atmosphere

Where It Is Used (Applications)
Industries: Oil & Gas plants. Refineries. Chemical & petrochemical plants. Fertilizer plants. Paint and solvent industries. LNG terminals. Offshore platforms. Coal mines (with suitable certification)

Typical Equipment Controlled: Motors, Pumps, Compressors, Conveyors, Mixers, Fans and blowers 

Advantages: Safe operation in explosive atmospheres. Robust and long service life. Simple and reliable motor control. Compliance with international safety standards. Low maintenance