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What Does the Explosion-Proof Sign Ex Db Eb IIC T6 Gb Mean

Ex: The mark for electrical equipment used in explosive gas environments;

explosion-proof level-1
db: Protection type is flameproof;

eb: Protection type is increased safety;

IIC: Suitable for environments with IIC gases and vapors;

T6: The temperature classification is T6, with the maximum surface temperature of the equipment not exceeding 85°C;

Gb: Equipment protection level, suitable for Zones 1 and 2.

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