Latest Updates in Hazardous Area Protection, Certification, and Analyzer Technology
The latest Expo Technologies quarterly newsletter for 2026 is now available, bringing together key insights on hazardous area protection, product innovation, and industry developments.
This edition is designed for professionals working in automation, control systems, and process industries, helping you stay informed on safety, compliance, and operational performance in hazardous environments.
What’s Included in the 2026 Expo Technologies Newsletter?
This issue covers four key areas:
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Technical Update - IEC 60079-14 & Action To Be Taken On Failure Of Pressurization
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Featured Product - Enclosure Cooling System
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Featured Article - Enhancing Maintenance Efficiency
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Meet Mark Checkley - Our Territory Sales Manager for Europe
Technical Update - IEC 60079-14 & Action To Be Taken On Failure Of Pressurization
Purge & Pressurization systems are designed to maintain a safe environment for electrical equipment operating in hazardous areas. But what happens if pressurization is interrupted?
Recent developments around IEC 60079-14 highlight the importance of understanding the actions required following a loss of pressurization. For users and installers, ensuring the correct safety functions, verification procedures, and operating instructions are in place is essential for maintaining protection throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Understanding the latest standards is essential for anyone responsible for hazardous area equipment.
Read our latest technical update here.
Featured Product - Enclosure Cooling System
For many years, the electronics installed inside hazardous area enclosures remained relatively simple: a controller, a display, or a basic analyser. But today's technology has changed. Modern electronics are more powerful, more compact, and generate significantly more heat than previous generations of equipment. When these components are installed sealed enclosures in warm process environments, heat can quickly become a challenge.
Rising temperatures inside electrical enclosures can reduce equipment lifespan, affect performance, and increase the risk of unplanned downtime, especially in hazardous environments.
Expo Technologies' enclosure cooling system provides a reliable solution to manage internal temperature without introducing moving parts, helping to protect critical equipment in demanding industrial applications.
Because reliable protection means managing the environment inside as well as keeping hazards out.
Learn more about Expo's enclosure cooling system here.
Featured Article - Enhancing Maintenance Efficiency
In hazardous areas, every planned and unplanned shutdown costs time, money, and safety. Expo's Purge & Pressurization solutions help operators extend machine life, reduce maintenance interventions, and protect equipment from temperature, vibration, and air quality challenges.
As highlighted in our application note, Expo Technologies' systems can be configured to allow the replacement of critical components without the need to stop the pressurised motor.
This solution was developed in partnership world leading end users, specifically to support proactive maintenance of super critical motors.
Read the full application note here.
Meet Mark Checkley - Our Territory Sales Manager for Europe
Mark's contribution to Expo's business growth in European region has been significant since he joined us in late 2025. Through his role, he builds and maintains strong relationships with colleagues, channel partners, and customers helping to develop new businesses.
Learn about his experiences, discussing his responsibilities, challenges, and what he enjoys about his job in this blog post.
Make sure to read the blog to learn more about him.
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