Superior Safety Standards and Solutions in Control Panels with Simplex Systems

 

Safety is primary when considering a control panel for monitoring and managing operational changes. Safety standards for control panels are managed through UL and NEC government regulations. Simplex System Controls offers industrial control panels which are certified under the full range including UL 508A, as well as the more stringent UL 698A, and UL 1203. Learn more in our FAQ on UL as not all standards, and not all control panels, are created equally.

 

Hazardous Locations – UL 698A

 

Electrical control panels and pneumatic control panels requiring UL certification 698A are designed for use in normal area conditions with electrical extensions into hazardous locations where flammable gases, vapors, or dust are present. Examples include petrochemical plants managing volatile substances, grain processing with combustible dust, paint spray booths with flammable solvents, and pharmaceutical manufacturing involving flammable chemicals. The panels are specifically designed to ensure safety and compliance in environments with potentially explosive atmospheres. Simplex excels in providing UL 698A-certified panels that meet these stringent requirements, ensuring reliable and safe operation in such high-risk areas.

 

Explosion Proof and Dust-Ignition-Proof Electrical Equipment – UL1203

 

The UL certification 1203 pertains to explosion-proof and dust-ignition-proof electrical equipment for highly dangerous environments. Examples of environments for electrical and pneumatic control panels include chemical processing plants, oil and gas refineries, and coal mines. Simplex works with our customers to ensure that their control panels are engineered to contain internal explosions and prevent ignition of hazardous atmospheres, offering maximum safety in more extreme conditions. Simplex specializes in delivering UL 1203-certified control panels to meet the rigorous demands of these hazardous environments.

 

General Industrial – UL508A

 

For general industrial control panel needs and not in hazardous environments or locations, UL 508A-certified products can be used. These control panels are built to prevent electrical hazards and ensure reliable operation. Examples include manufacturing plants with standard automation systems, commercial buildings, water treatment plants, and food and beverage processing for non-hazardous production lines.

We have seen a growing need for control panels certified in UL 698-A and UL 1203. Many businesses want maximum protection, and others want to plan ahead for expanding operations or changing needs at a location.

Finding a supplier with UL certification across all 3 standards is unique and Simplex offers that capability. Depending on your end customers’ needs, it may be more cost-effective to have the more stringent certification upfront. Reach out to us for a no-cost consultation where we can help find the right fit and share our UL expertise for a safe environment.

 

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