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Equipment which during normal operation can generate sparks or electric arcs and/or hot components; this includes switchgear and circuit breakers, controls, motors, transformers, slip rings, collectors, regulating resistors, fuses, lighting fixtures, heating cartridges and friction brakes.
Cable glands for flameproof enclosures are tested according to IEC/EN 60079-1 for the following points:
– mechanical design and pressure testing
– electrical and thermal behaviour