Hazardous area solutions

We manufacture control stations, terminal boxes, lighting and cable glands for various hazardous area applications.

Hardo Products

Our goal is to provide to our customers high quality ATEX/IECEx certified products at competitive prices. We continuously work on improving quality of our products and expanding their portfolio in order to satisfy expectations of the market. Our aim is to satisfy demand of our customers with the best quality products and solutions in the shortest possible time.

ATEX lighting

The ATEX lighting fixture is specifically designed for use in hazardous environments where there is a risk of explosion. The fixture is constructed with robust materials and features advanced LED technology for efficient and reliable illumination. Its compact design and high degree of protection make it ideal for installation in both indoor and outdoor hazardous areas.

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Industrial lighting

The TechLine industrial luminaire is an economical solution offering a wide range of applications. It is ideal for production halls, warehouses and other industrial facilities where reliable lighting is crucial for safety and work efficiency.

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Ex junction and terminal boxes

Terminal boxes can be made of GRP (glassfiber reinforced polyester), aluminium or stainless steel according to customers’ specifications. Hardo Terminal Boxes are certified for use in Zones 1/21 and 2/22. Enclosures can be fitted with terminals for cable sizes of up to 16 mm2

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Ex control stations

Our control stations conform to IP66 rating, guaranteeing protection against dust and particles. All metal elements are anti-corrosive. Control stations can be fitted with a variety of components such as pushbuttons, lamps, switches and ammeters.

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Socket and plugs

Sockets and plugs designed for gas zones 1, 2 and dust zones 21, 22 are a reliable connection system. Thanks to their well-thought-out design made of stainless steel or flame-retardant plastics, they offer high resistance to corrosion, extreme temperatures, and mechanical damage. They are extremely easy to install and maintain.

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Ex cable glands

Cable glands are used whenever a secure cable entry into machinery and equipment is required. Cable Glands are used on all types of armoured and non-armoured power, control, instrumentation, data and communication cables.

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Motor switches

Ex e reinforced safety, with up to five protection functions: overload, short-circuit, thermal, phase loss, and optional undervoltage trip. Offer high breaking capacity (up to 65 kA), adjustable settings (0.1–25 A), and compatibility with leading brands.

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wyłączniki izolacyjne Ex Dwupozycyjne do 80A

Ex isolation switches up to 80A

Reliable circuit disconnection in hazardous gas and dust zones (1, 2, 21, 22). With AC-3 and AC-23 categories, they serve as main, load, and safety switches in one device. Robust modular design, LOTO compliance, and compatibility with leading brands make them a versatile choice for motors, pumps, fans, and inductive loads.

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Ex ATEX main switches

For machines and process lines in explosive atmospheres (zones 1, 2, 21, 22). Designed in line with ATEX 2014/34/EU and IECEx, they combine the functions of a main, isolation, and safety switch (AC-3 / AC-23). Modular design, LOTO compliance, and full configurability.

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Ex ATEX safety switches

Two-position Ex ATEX safety switches (on/off) are suitable for Ex zones: 1, 2, 21, 22. They are multifunctional – can be used as main disconnector, operating switch and safety component (Use category: AC-3, AC-23). They offer a long service life and padlock eyelets, as required by LOTO procedures.

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Ex ATEX emergency switches

The switches guarantee immediate shutdown of machines, equipment and entire production lines in emergency situations. Quick and easy activation is possible with virtually any part of the body, which is crucial in sudden emergency situations.

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Exd enclosures for electrical equipment

Exd enclosures have been designed for use with non-Ex components in areas where adequate protection is required. We design and manufacture installations based on Exd enclosures, which allow the use of standard industrial components in full compliance with ATEX and IEC 60079.

Completed projects

Exd switchgear for ventilation and heating systems in a refinery – problem of excessive internal temperature rise solved

High dissipated power and high ambient temperatures are typical challenges for Ex equipment. In this Exd switchgear project for a refinery, we used solutions that enabled the system, which generates more than 500 W of thermal loss, to operate safely – without exceeding permissible temperatures and in full ATEX compliance. Too high a temperature […]

Ex junction boxes for three LNG carriers: fast-track production and delivery to a German shipyard

Solution used in the project

GRP Ex Terminal Boxes
ATEX cable glands / IECEx cable glands for armoured cables

Efficient HARDO logistics: fast delivery of Ex boxes to Singapore

Solution used in the project

GRP Ex Terminal Boxes
Ex Cable Glands for unarmoured cable | Ex Glands
ATEX cable glands / IECEx cable glands for armoured cables

Express delivery of junction boxes for ORLEN Lithuania

Solution used in the project

GRP Ex Terminal Boxes
Ex Cable Glands for unarmoured cable | Ex Glands
ATEX cable glands / IECEx cable glands for armoured cables

The HARDO way: blueprint for successful partnerships

Comprehensive support and fostering long-term relationships are the strategy of for the Polish producer of Ex-rated electrical and lighting equipment. Financial results confirm that this approach effectively achieves the business goals of both parties. The cooperation between a manufacturer and a distributor is not merely an exchange of goods. It is also, and perhaps most […]

456 stainless steel junction boxes for lighting installations for Zone 1 hazardous areas

Solution used in the project

GRP Ex Terminal Boxes
Stainless Steel Ex Terminal Boxes
Ex Cable Glands for unarmoured cable | Ex Glands
ATEX cable glands / IECEx cable glands for armoured cables

1000+ Ex stainless steel fittings for major investments in Poland

Solution used in the project

Solution used in the project
Stainless Steel Ex Terminal Boxes
GRP Ex Terminal Boxes

500+ OptiLine series lighting fixtures for explosion hazard zones

The company has completed a project involving 500 OptiLine series light fixtures designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres […]

22 terminal boxes and control panels for a chemical terminal

Solution used in the project

GRP Ex Control Stations Plus
GRP Ex Terminal Boxes

About us

We come from Poland, but we operate globally. We have 1,300 square meters of production and warehouse space, so we are able to ensure the high availability of our products for both distributors and end users.

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