Intrinsic Safety Products
Safe Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas in Australia
MacLean Electrical, a trusted division of MacLean International under the DNOW group, is a leading distributor of intrinsically safe (IS) products for hazardous zones across Australia. Our solutions are engineered to limit current, voltage and energy in sensors, actuators and industrial instrumentation, reducing the risk of sparks and ignition in volatile environments.
Discover the MacLean Electrical Brochure
Explore our full range of hazardous area and industrial electrical products designed for Australia’s toughest environments. From explosion-rated lighting and junction boxes to intrinsically safe devices and certified cable solutions, this brochure showcases our local expertise in Brisbane, Roma, Melbourne and Perth backed by DNOW’s global supply network./span>
Product Information
Overview
Whether you’re working in mining, oil and gas, chemical processing or power generation, our intrinsic safety equipment helps ensure compliance with Australian standards and maintains the highest levels of operational safety in explosive atmospheres.
In hazardous locations where flammable gases, vapours or combustible dust may be present, intrinsically safe products provide a critical layer of protection. By controlling electrical energy and preventing sparking, they:
- Simplify complex circuits and reduce ignition risks
- Improve safety for workers in Zone 0, Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas
- Support IECEx and ATEX compliance for Australian industries
- Extend the life and reliability of industrial equipment in harsh conditions
Products Offered
- Isolators
- Signal conditioning
- I/O systems
- Zener barriers & Surge Protection – intrinsically safe products designed for harsh environments
Certifications
All intrinsic safety products meet internationally recognised certifications, including:
- All products are appropriately certified to internationally recognised standards - IEC Ex, ATEX/CENELEC, UL, ULC, CSA, FM, SGS, EAC, INMETRO, Chinese (CQST), CCCF, PTB
- All products are appropriately certified for use in industrial areas and IEC Zone 0, 1, 2, 21, 22 &, NEC Class I, Class II, Div 1, Div 2, hazardous areas
- Multiple protection concepts including (Ex e), Explosion Proof (Ex d) and Intrinsic Safety (Ex i)
- Rated to IP65, IP66, IP67 and IP68 / NEMA 4 & 4X as applicable
A Selection of Supplier and Manufacturer Partnerships
List of partnerships for Europe
- MTL
- Pepperl & Fuchs
- Weidmuller