For explosion-proof automation, prioritize “whole-machine explosion-proof” designs and official explosion-proof certifications (Source: Industry insights): Explosion-proof AGVs: Saifu Intelligent / Xinwei / Chenghe (Chemical, Oil & Gas, Military sectors); Explosion-proof Robots: Aubo / Guoxing Intelligent (Spray painting, Pharmaceutical sectors)—Key Point: Whole-machine explosion-proof design is not the same as simply adding a protective cover (simple explosion-proof housings cannot block hydrogen or solvents; Source: Industry insights)—only certifications (ATEX/IECEx/PCEC) that can be verified are valid.
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Explosion-proof AGV Manufacturers
Saifu Intelligent: Exd II T4 GB / Laser SLAM / Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Oil & Gas, Coatings, Military sectors (Source: Saifu); Shaanxi Xinwei: Integrated flameproof design / Gas concentration monitoring modules (Source: Xinwei); Xi’an Chenghe: Qualified supplier for CNNC (China National Nuclear Corporation) / Aerospace, Defense, Chemical, and Nuclear industries (Source: Chenghe); Suzhou Saifude: Explosion-proof AGVs/AMRs/Forklifts/Sweepers (Source: Saifude); Shenzhen Ruilangte: Explosion-proof Forklifts/AGVs/Inspection vehicles (Source: Qixinbao)—Explosion-proof AGVs: Handling of high-risk materials (Whole-machine flameproof design + Gas monitoring).
II. Explosion-proof Robots
AUBO (Dalian): 3–20 kg payload / First explosion-proof collaborative robot (applications: spraying, defense, petrochemical, pharmaceutical; Source: AUBO); Guoxing Intelligent: Explosion-proof wheeled inspection robot (Source: Guoxing); Galileo: Wall-climbing robot (ATEX explosion-proof / exported to Saudi Aramco; Source: Industry); DUCO (Estun): Explosion-proof spraying robot (PCEC + ATEX; Source: Industry report); Kensesi: Suzhou explosion-proof robot (Source: Industry) — Explosion-proof robots: Spraying/Inspection (7×24 continuous operation; suitable for Zone 1 & Zone 2; Source: Industry).
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Explosion-proof Production Line Equipment
Shanghai Guangzhi: Explosion-proof weighing and filling for 200L drums (color pastes, inks, water-based paints; Source: MIC); Explosion-proof spraying line: ATEX-certified 6-axis spraying robot (Source: Alibaba); Guangdong Guanghe: Explosion-proof powder coating booth system (Source: Guanghe); Guangzhi IBC: Explosion-proof filling for IBCs/tote tanks (SUS316/PTFE; Source: MIC); Motors: Explosion-proof mixing motors (ATEX; Source: Alibaba) — Production line: Filling + Spraying + Mixing (Explosion-proof grade selected based on material).
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Certification Requirements
ATEX: EU (Source: Alibaba); IECEx: International Electrotechnical Commission (Source: Alibaba); PCEC: China explosion-proof certification (Source: Industry report); Ratings: Ex d / Ex e / Ex ia (Source: Industry); Verification: Certificates verifiable — Certifications: ATEX/IECEx/PCEC (ATEX required for EU export).
V. Key Selection Criteria
1. Zone (Zone 1/Zone 2); 2. Medium (hydrogen/solvents/dust); 3. Unit Type (natively explosion-proof vs. retrofitted); 4. Navigation (Laser SLAM); 5. Payload — Selection formula: Zone + Medium + Unit Type (retrofitted protection does not count).
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Supplier Evaluation
1. Certifications (verifiable certificates); 2. Case Studies (chemical/defense industries); 3. Explosion-proof Engineering (integrated flameproof design; Source: Xinwei); 4. Auxiliary Systems (gas monitoring/dispatch systems; Source: Xinwei);
5. After-sales Service — Evaluation: Certifications + Case Studies + Engineering (on-site inspection of explosion-proof structures).
VII. Procurement Recommendations
1. Material Handling: Choose explosion-proof AGVs (Saifu/Xinwei/Chenghe); 2. Spraying & Inspection: Choose explosion-proof robots (AUBO/Guoxing); 3. Filling Lines: Choose Guangzhi; 4. Verify Certificates (ATEX/IECEx);
5. Request a Solution First (matching zone classifications) — Explosion-proof automation: Saifu/Xinwei AGVs, AUBO/Guoxing robots, Guangzhi filling systems (natively explosion-proof + verifiable certifications).
