Selecting Electric Motors for Hazardous Locations Under the Enclosure with eMotors Direct

Electric motors are often required at potentially explosive or flammable sites, such as chemical plants, coal mines, or petrochemical plants. It is important to select a motor that won't create an ignition source. Let’s take a look at the four key criteria used to classify different types of hazardous locations and how electric motors are designed and rated to operate safely within them.