Explosion proof cameras
Discover explosion-proof ATEX CCTV cameras designed for hazardous environments, including oil, gas, and chemical industries. Certified for ATEX and IECEx compliance, these durable surveillance cameras ensure safe, reliable monitoring in explosive atmosphe
An explosion-proof camera lets you run CCTV safely in hazardous areas where flammable gas, vapour or dust could otherwise be ignited by ordinary electrical equipment. Certified to ATEX and IECEx standards for Zone 1/2 gas and Zone 21/22 dust atmospheres, each camera contains any internal spark inside a robust, flameproof housing so it cannot set off the surrounding atmosphere.
Our explosion-proof cameras suit oil and gas, petrochemical, fuel storage, chemical and offshore sites, in fixed, dome and PTZ forms. Many pair with a 4G SIM for remote monitoring where running cable into a classified area is impractical, streaming live footage to your phone. Stainless-steel construction resists corrosion, wash-downs and extreme temperatures.
How to choose an explosion-proof camera
- Start with your hazardous-area zone: the ATEX or IECEx zone and gas or dust group of your site determine which certified camera is legally suitable.
- Match the camera type to the task: fixed bullet or dome units for perimeter and process monitoring, PTZ for wide-area coverage across large plant.
- Check the housing material and IP rating: 316L stainless steel and a high IP rating resist corrosion, salt air and wash-downs common on petrochemical and offshore sites.
- Confirm connectivity: an ATEX-rated 4G model lets you monitor remote or cabling-restricted sites over the mobile network with no fixed broadband.
- Consider night vision and lens cleaning: infrared or thermal night vision and a built-in wiper or wash system keep footage usable in darkness and dirty industrial conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What is an explosion-proof camera?
An explosion-proof camera is a CCTV camera certified for hazardous areas, built so any spark or heat is contained inside a flameproof housing and cannot ignite flammable gas, vapour or dust nearby. It lets you monitor oil, gas, petrochemical and other hazardous sites safely and legally.
What is the difference between explosion-proof and ATEX cameras?
They describe the same thing. ATEX is the European directive that certifies equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres, so an explosion-proof camera that meets it is an ATEX camera. IECEx is the equivalent international scheme. Both confirm the camera is safe to use in a classified hazardous zone.
Which ATEX zone camera do I need?
It depends on your site classification. Zone 1 and Zone 2 cover flammable gas or vapour, while Zone 21 and Zone 22 cover combustible dust. Confirm your zone and gas or dust group first, then choose a camera certified for that exact zone; a Zone 2 camera is not sufficient for a Zone 1 area.
Can an explosion-proof camera work over 4G?
Yes. ATEX-rated 4G cameras use a SIM to stream footage over the mobile network, so you can monitor a hazardous site remotely on your phone with no fixed broadband. This is useful on remote refineries, tank farms and pipelines where running cable into a classified area is impractical.
Are explosion-proof cameras available as PTZ?
Yes. Explosion-proof cameras come as fixed bullet and dome units and as PTZ models with pan, tilt and optical zoom for covering large areas of plant from a single certified position. Thermal ATEX variants are also available for fire detection and temperature monitoring in hazardous zones.