KLEEV ATEX / IECEx Enclosures
Hazardous Area Electrical Enclosures
Saltech supplies ATEX and IECEx certified hazardous-area enclosures from KLEEV for industrial applications across the UK and Europe.
KLEEV enclosures stainless steel enclosures are certified for use in: Zone 1 & Zone 2 (Gas) and Zone 21 & Zone 22 (Dust) environments. Available as empty enclosures, terminal boxes, or local control panels (LCPs), they provide certified protection for electrical, instrumentation, and control equipment installed in explosive atmospheres.
Saltech acts as the UK technical interface, supporting enclosure selection, certification review, and project documentation for EPCs, OEMs, and end users.
ATEX & IECEx Certified Enclosures
KLEEV manufactures a range of hazardous-area enclosures built in accordance with IEC and EN 60079 standards.
Typical features include:
- ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU compliance
- IECEx certification
- Gas Group IIC and Dust Group IIIC suitability
- IP66 ingress protection (product dependent)
- Stainless steel or coated mild steel construction
Enclosures can be supplied as:
- Empty Ex enclosures
- Ex enclosures with certified terminal blocks
- Ex local control panels (LCPs)
Final Ex marking and certification scope are defined per enclosure configuration.
Technical Overview
KLEEV enclosures are designed and manufactured in accordance with applicable IEC and EN 60079 standards, with available protection concepts including: Ex eb/ Ex ia/ Ex tb/ Ex db/ Hybrid Ex protection combinations
Typical characteristics include:
- IP66 ingress protection
- Stainless steel or mild steel construction
- Suitability for Zone 1 / 2 and Zone 21 / 22 hazardous areas
- Temperature ratings and certification scope defined per enclosure configuration
Final certification and Ex marking are confirmed based on enclosure type, size, internal components, and project requirements.
Materials & Construction
Available enclosure materials:
- Stainless Steel AISI 304
- Stainless Steel AISI 316 / 316L (standard)
- Mild steel with protective coatings
Construction features may include:
- Welded stainless steel body construction
- Gasketed doors with precision-machined flanges
- Removable or multi-side gland plates
- Internal mounting plates or DIN rail assemblies
- External and internal earthing studs
- SS316 nameplates (standard)
Standard ingress protection: IP66
Enclosure Configuration Options
KLEEV enclosures are available in standard and configurable formats including:
- Empty Ex enclosures
- Ex enclosures with terminal blocks
- Ex Local Control Panels (LCPs)
Selection is based on:
- Hazardous area classification
- Required protection concept
- Gas/Dust group
- Temperature class
- Internal component layout and heat dissipation
- Enclosure size and cable entry requirements
- Client or EPC technical specification
Saltech supports correct configuration to ensure compliance and suitability for the intended application.
Applications
KLEEV ATEX / IECEx enclosures are commonly used for:
- Oil & gas process and utility systems
- Chemical and petrochemical plants
- Offshore and corrosive environments
- OEM skid-mounted packages
- Hazardous-area control, monitoring, and instrumentation systems
Certification & Compliance
KLEEV enclosures are certified under recognised international schemes:
- ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU)
- IECEx Scheme
- Compliance with relevant IEC / EN 60079 standards
- IP66 ingress protection (configuration dependent)
Certification scope, Ex markings, and limitations are defined per enclosure type and project configuration.
Saltech’s Role
Saltech acts as the UK technical and commercial interface for KLEEV hazardous-area enclosures, supporting:
- Enclosure and Ex protection concept selection
- Review against client and EPC specifications
- ATEX / IECEx documentation and compliance support
- Integration into control panels or packaged systems
This ensures correct product selection, reduced compliance risk, and clear local accountability.