Certified explosion proof motors for hazardous areas with Ex d flameproof and Ex e increased safety protection. Niaar supplies genuine Siemens, ABB, WEG, Leroy-Somer, and TECO-Westinghouse motors for Zone 1 and Zone 2 applications.
Niaar supplies explosion proof motors engineers specify for hazardous areas across oil, gas, and chemical plants in Dubai and the wider UAE. Our range includes genuine Siemens, ABB, WEG, Leroy-Somer, and TECO-Westinghouse products. Each brand brings Ex d flameproof motors or Ex e increased safety motors protection, built for Zone 1 and Zone 2 applications.
Selecting the wrong protection type risks lives and equipment. Therefore, our technical team helps buyers match motor certification to the actual hazard classification on site. For example, a refinery handling flammable gas needs different protection than a grain facility managing combustible dust. We stock motors suited to both gas and dust hazards.
Hazardous area projects cannot tolerate certification gaps. Because of this, we carry five established global brands rather than one. As a result, engineers can specify the exact ATEX or IECEx rating their project demands without compromise.
Every order ships with type-examination certificates and technical datasheets. This lets safety officers verify zone compatibility before installation begins. Next, our Dubai stock means urgent replacement motors reach site fast during planned shutdowns.
Siemens SIMOTICS XP motors deliver ATEX certified motors built for gas-saturated and dust-saturated environments alike. These motors serve fans, pumps, extruders, and separators across oil and gas, chemical, and food processing plants.
Additionally, Siemens offers both Ex d flameproof enclosures and Ex e increased safety terminal boxes within the same platform. This gives specifiers flexibility without switching motor families partway through a project.
ABB's flameproof motors are certified for gas groups IIB and IIC, meeting both ATEX certified motors and IECEx motors requirements. They contain internal explosions without letting flames escape the enclosure. Furthermore, ABB now offers a magnet-free IE6 increased safety motor for Zone 1 and Zone 2, cutting energy losses well below standard IE3 designs.
WEG's TEFC W21Xd and W21Xdb lines serve hazardous area motors applications under the toughest IEC standards. These motors balance explosion safety with energy efficiency and low running costs.
In addition, WEG's hazardous area range covers both Zone 1 motors and Zone 2 motors ratings within the same frame family. This simplifies spares planning for plants running mixed-zone facilities.
Leroy-Somer, now part of Nidec, supplies the FLSD line covering Zone 1 motors from 0.75 kW up to 200 kW. These flameproof motors carry double ATEX and IECEx certification. Because variable speed operation is also supported, plants can pair them with drives without losing hazardous area compliance.
TECO-Westinghouse rounds out the range with TEXP motors built to NEMA Premium efficiency standards. These Ex proof motors carry UL and CSA listings for Class I, Division 1, Groups C and D applications. As a result, North American-spec projects in the UAE can specify a single motor line that satisfies both NEMA and local hazardous area requirements.
Getting the zone classification wrong is a costly mistake. Consequently, our engineers review your hazardous area study before recommending a specific explosion protected motors model. This step protects both personnel safety and your project's compliance sign-off.
Niaar maintains stock across all five brands, backed by genuine certificates of conformity. This depth of stock matters when a single failed motor can halt an entire production line or scheduled turnaround. Finally, our logistics network across the UAE ensures fast turnaround on urgent explosion proof motors orders, while our engineering team supports specification work from project design through commissioning.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Explosion Proof Motors (Ex d, Ex e) |
| Protection Types | Ex d (Flameproof), Ex e (Increased Safety) |
| Power Range | 0.12 kW to 1000 kW |
| Voltage Ratings | 230V, 400V, 690V, up to 11kV |
| Frequency | 50 Hz, 60 Hz |
| Speed Range | 750 RPM to 3600 RPM |
| Enclosure Rating | IP55, IP56, IP65, IP66 |
| Temperature Class | T1, T2, T3, T4, T5, T6 |
| Zone Classification | Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21, Zone 22 |
| Gas Groups | IIA, IIB, IIC |
| Mounting Types | B3, B5, B14, B35, V1, V3 |
| Insulation Class | Class F, Class H |
| Duty Rating | S1 Continuous, S2-S9 Intermittent |
| Frame Material | Cast Iron, Aluminum Alloy, Steel |
| Cooling Method | IC411, IC416, IC418 |
| Starting Method | DOL, Star-Delta, VFD Compatible |
| Efficiency Class | IE2, IE3, IE4 Premium Efficiency |
| Ambient Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Certifications | ATEX, IECEx, UL, CSA, PESO |
| Standards Compliance | IEC 60079, EN 60079, NEC 500/505 |
