Junction boxes are an ideal choice for industrial plants that allow rigid conduit systems to be connected and operate in potentially explosive surroundings. For example; gasoline pumps. These boxes are designed to contain electrical co. Junction boxes are an ideal choice for industrial plants that allow rigid conduit systems to be connected and operate in potentially explosive surroundings. For example; gasoline pumps. These boxes are designed to contain electrical components and wiring that may initiate a spark or an ignition. These types of enclosures are rain-tight, heavy-duty. They are a cast aluminum or iron box that can withstand a heavy-duty explosion from gas entering the box and igniting, and then containing the explosion. These boxes are designed in such a way that they can significantly reduce the risk of the flame getting outside of the box and igniting the atmosphere where flammable vapor, gases and dust particl. If your industrial facility is located in an area that has been designated as hazardous according to the standards of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and if your facility is utilizing electrical components like circuit breakers and switches, you need to use certified explosion-proof enclosures. Why is doing so important? Remember th. What does it take to make an effective explosion-proof junction box or cabinet? An incredible mechanical engineering design is what you need. Design for such enclosures and storage boxes differ with each manufacturer. Since the requirements of every industrial facility and the intensity of hazardous locations vary, different strategies are adopted. NEC, CEC and CSA:• Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups B, C, D • Class II, Division 1 & 2, Groups E, F, G • Class III • UL Standard 1203 • cUL to CSA C22.2 No. 30, No. 25 • NEMA Type 3, 3R, 4, 7BCD, 9EFG • Enclosure Type 4X European IECEx: • Ex db IIB+H2 Gb • Ex tb III C Db IP66 • -20°C ≤ Ta ≤ +60°C • IECEx ETL 13.0022U European ATEX:• II 2 G D Ex db I.