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Frequently Asked Questions
Hazardous Area Equipment and Components
What types of hazardous areas are JCE products suitable for?
JCE equipment is suitable for Gas Zones 1 & 2 and Dust Zones 21 & 22, covering a broad range of industrial environments.
What enclosures are compatible with JCE's explosion-proof pilot lights?
Our LED Pilot Lights are compatible with Ex db enclosures such as JCE’s EJB and GUB series.
What materials are used in your explosion-proof components?
JCE products feature robust materials such as 316 stainless steel for the body and locknut, Makrolon lenses, and tinned brass/zinc-plated steel terminations.
What colours are available for LED Pilot Lights?
They are available in white, green, amber, red, blue, and yellow.
What is the ingress protection (IP) rating of your LED Pilot Lights?
JCE LED Pilot Lights are rated IP66, ensuring excellent protection against dust and water.
Certification
What certifications do your products hold?
Many of our products are certified to ATEX and IECEx.
What are the certification codes for your LED Pilot Lights?
The lights are certified as Ex db mb IIC Gb and Ex mb tb IIIC Db.
Are JCE products compliant with the UK Health and Safety at Work Act?
Yes, all installations comply with the UK Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and relevant legislation.
Can you provide conformity certificates on request?
Yes, certification and conformity documentation is available upon request.
What is the difference between ATEX and IECEx
ATEX is a European CE Marking Directive and IECEx is an international certification scheme.
Are your products suitable for both gas and dust hazardous environments?
Yes, JCE components are dual-certified for both gas (Zone 1 & 2) and dust (Zone 21 & 22) atmospheres.
Renewable Sector
What services does JCE Energy provide for the renewable sector?
JCE Energy specialises in designing and manufacturing control and power distribution systems for renewable applications including offshore wind and tidal energy.
Do you provide energy storage solutions?
Yes, JCE offers custom-designed Battery Energy Storage Systems tailored for renewable and hybrid applications.
Can your systems operate in remote or off-grid renewable projects?
Absolutely. Our renewable solutions are designed to support off-grid power systems and autonomous control.
What industries benefit from your renewable offerings?
Our solutions are used across Petrochemical, Oil & Gas, Marine, and remote monitoring sectors and many more.
Are your renewable products certified for use in harsh environments?
Yes, products used in renewable sectors are ruggedized and certified for offshore and hazardous locations.
Hydrogen
How is JCE involved in the hydrogen economy?
JCE manufacture control and power systems that can be used in areas where hydrogen is present, maintaining safety and integrity of the location.
Are your products compatible with hydrogen zone classifications?
Yes, they are suitable for Zone 1 and Zone 2 11C or 11B +H2.
What type of hydrogen applications do you support?
We provide Hydrogen hazardous area control systems and instrumentation for:
- Electrolysis
- H2 Pipelines
- H2 Blending
- H2 Storage
- Fuel Cells
Do you provide complete turnkey solutions for hydrogen projects?
Yes, we provide design, build, and certification services for hydrogen system control packages.
What standards guide your hydrogen-related designs?
We adhere to ISO, IEC, EN & BS standards to ensure safety and compliance in hydrogen environments.
Product Realisation
What is JCE’s product realisation process?
Our process covers conceptual design, 3D modelling, proto-typing, manufacturing, testing, certification, and lifecycle support.
Can JCE customise products for specific customer requirements?
Yes, all systems are designed bespoke to meet client-specific operational and environmental requirements.
What industries do your product realisation services support?
We support oil & gas, renewables, marine, utilities, and manufacturing sectors to name a few, however, we can support for any service.
What software tools do you use for design and modelling?
We utilise advanced 3D CAD and electrical design software to ensure precision and compliance.
Do you offer ongoing maintenance or upgrade services post-installation?
Yes, we provide full support services including inspection, preventive maintenance, product compliance verification, system upgrades, and technical consultation.