Navigating Hazardous Locations: How to Select ATEX & UL Certified Motors | Kollmorgen

19 May 2026

Hazardous location facility

Hazardous locations introduce a unique motor design challenge. Engineers must meet strict safety and regulatory requirements without adding unnecessary size, cost or complexity. This white paper provides a structured approach to motor selection for UL, ATEX and IECEx environments.

Learn how to classify environmental risk, match protection concepts to application needs, and specify motors that achieve both safety and performance in industrial automation systems.

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