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Ex Enclosure Series (EJB)

What can an EJB enclosure house?

Terminals, relays, contactors, variable speed drives, PLCs, batteries and a wide variety of other electrical equipment.

Can the internal layout be tailored to a project?

Yes. The enclosure can be built to the required specification, within the certification parameters.

Can control devices be fitted to the enclosure?

Yes. Compatible components include pilot lights, push buttons, emergency stops, key switches and switch actuators.

Is a corrosion resistant finish available?

Yes. It is available as an alternative to the natural finish.

What provision is made for earthing?

Internal and external earth studs are supplied as standard

Which gas groups is the EJB enclosure certified for?

The EJB range includes IIB and IIB+H₂ certification options. The IIB+H₂ option also covers hydrogen; it is not a full IIC rating.

Ex Enclosure Series (EJBW)

When would you choose an EJBW instead of an EJB?

When an instrument inside the enclosure needs to be viewed through a window.

Can an EJBW house an ammeter?

Yes. Ammeters are among the instruments it can accommodate.

Can other electrical equipment be housed alongside an instrument?

Yes. The enclosure can also house equipment such as terminals, relays, contactors and PLCs.

Can it be built around a particular instrument arrangement?

Yes. EJBW enclosures can be custom built to the required specification.

Can control components be incorporated?

Yes. Compatible components include push buttons, pilot lights, emergency stops, key switches and switch actuators.

Which gas groups does the EJBW range cover?

The EJBW range includes IIB and IIB+H₂ certification options, with the latter also covering hydrogen.

Ex Enclosure Series (GUB)

What is the GUB series used for?

It provides a certified housing for electrical and electronic equipment.

Can a GUB enclosure house an ammeter?

Yes. It can house ammeters as well as equipment such as terminals, relays and PLCs.

Is a stainless steel GUB available?

Yes. The GUB3 is also available in stainless steel 316.

Does fitting a gasket change its ingress protection rating?

Yes. The rating is IP66 with a gasket and IP54 without one.

Can a larger internal earth connection be requested?

Yes. A larger internal earth can be fitted on request.

Is the GUB enclosure suitable for Group IIC gases?

Yes. Its Ex d IIC certification covers gas groups IIA, IIB and IIC, including hydrogen.

Ex LED Pilot Lights

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.

Ex Enclosure Series (GUBH)

What does the GUBH window allow operators to do?

View an instrument housed inside the enclosure.

What is the window made from?

The window is typically made from heat resistant, toughened soda lime glass.

Is the GUBH available in stainless steel?

Yes. The GUBH3 is also available in stainless steel 316.

Can it house equipment other than display instruments?

Yes. It can house relays, contactors, PLCs and other electrical devices.

Can it be built for a particular application?

Yes. The enclosure can be custom built to the required specification.

Does the GUBH’s gas certification include hydrogen?

Yes. The GUBH has Ex d IIC certification, covering hydrogen and gases in groups IIA and IIB.

Ex Enclosure Series (EMH)

What kinds of instruments can an EMH enclosure house?

Examples include CCTV cameras, ammeters and voltmeters.

Can it accommodate optical equipment?

Yes. Applications include ultraviolet receivers and infrared transmitters or receivers.

Can radio equipment be housed in an EMH?

Yes. It can accommodate radio transmitters.

Is there a stainless steel option?

Yes. The EMH29 is also available in stainless steel 316.

What finish options are available?

A natural finish or an optional corrosion resistant finish is available. Full coating specifications can be provided upon request.

What gas group is the EMH enclosure certified for?

The EMH has Group IIC certification, covering gases in groups IIA, IIB and IIC, including hydrogen.

Ex Enclosure Series (Push Buttons)

What colours are available for the PB range?

Yellow, white, red, green, black and blue.

Can the push button be supplied with contact blocks?

Yes. Assembly kits with normally open or normally closed contact blocks are available on request.

Are mounting parts included in an assembly kit?

Yes. Kits can include mounting parts for the contact blocks.

Are different thread forms offered?

Yes. Different thread forms are available, typically including metric M20 and M25, as well as NPSM.

What is the button head made from?

Nylon 6.6. The body, shaft and locknut are stainless steel 316.

Can the PB range be used with Group IIC gas applications?

Yes. The push buttons have Group IIC certification for incorporation into compatible certified enclosures.

Ex Enclosure Series (Switch Actuators)

What is the difference between the SS1 and SS2?

The SS1 has a nylon handle; the SS2 has an aluminium handle.

Can I choose the length of the SS1 handle?

Yes. Long and short nylon handles are available.

What type of enclosure are the actuators designed to fit?

Control enclosures with compatible Ex d or Ex tb product certification.

Can other types of control device be supplied?

Yes. Key switches and potentiometers are also available on request.

Does the SS range cover all three gas groups?

Yes. Its Group IIC certification covers IIA, IIB and IIC gases, including hydrogen, when fitted to a compatible certified enclosure.

What material is used for the actuator body?

Stainless steel 316.

Ex Enclosure Series (Emergency Stop Button)

What reset methods are available?

Twist, pull and key-operated reset options are available.

Can it be supplied with normally open or normally closed contacts?

Yes. Both are available as assembly kit options.

Are emergency stop labels available?

Yes. Labels can be supplied at additional cost.

Can a shroud be added?

Yes. Shrouds are available as an additional option.

What materials are used in the button head?

Nylon 6.6 or anodised aluminium, depending on the version.

Does the emergency stop’s gas certification cover hydrogen?

Yes. It has Group IIC certification for incorporation into a compatible certified enclosure.

Ex Enclosure Series (Key Switch)

Can the KS be specified with two or three positions?

Yes. Both arrangements are available.

Is spring to center off option available?

Yes. It is one of the available operating styles.

Can the switch block mounting parts be supplied?

Yes. Assembly kits for CA-10 switch blocks are available once the switching arrangement is confirmed.

What is the key switch head made from?

Anodised aluminium.

What are the keys made from?

Brass.

What gas group certification does the KS range have?

The KS range has Group IIC certification, covering IIA, IIB and IIC gases when incorporated into a compatible certified enclosure.

Ex Enclosure Series (GUFX)

What is the GUFX designed to accommodate?

A terminal block or a small printed circuit board.

What terminal block sizes are offered?

Four-way and six-way terminal blocks.

Does it need a gasket to achieve IP66?

Yes. It is rated IP66 with a gasket and IP54 without one.

Can a corrosion resistant finish be specified?

Yes. It is available as an alternative to the natural finish.

Does this compact enclosure include earth studs?

Yes. Internal and external earth studs are supplied as standard.

Does the GUFX’s compact size limit its gas group coverage?

No. It has Ex d IIC certification, covering gas groups IIA, IIB and IIC, including hydrogen.

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.

Get In Touch

JCE Group (UK) Ltd

Blackburn Business Park
Aberdeen, AB21 0PS
United Kingdom

JCE Energy Ltd

Blackburn Business Park
Aberdeen, AB21 0PS
United Kingdom

JCE (Europe) Ltd

East Way, Lee Mill Industrial Estate,
Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9LL
United Kingdom

JCE Group (España) SL

No 1, Avenida Europa
San Eugenia Alto
38660 Adeje, Tenerife,
Spain

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