Bartec
Complete Explosion Protection Solutions — Safety is Our Mission
Bartec is a world leader in explosion protection technology, headquartered in Bad Mergentheim, Germany, with over 50 years of experience developing and manufacturing ATEX and IECEx certified solutions for hazardous areas across the globe. Their philosophy — “Safety is our Mission” — underpins everything from individual luminaires and junction boxes to complete purged control systems and plant-wide wireless networks.
What sets Bartec apart is the breadth and depth of their certified portfolio. Rather than focusing on a single product category, Bartec provides integrated solutions that span the entire hazardous area electrical and automation scope — lighting, enclosures, energy distribution, wireless connectivity, trace heating, process analysis, automation, and mobile working — all from a single ATEX-certified manufacturer.
ASSET is the authorized Bartec representative in Egypt, providing the full Bartec solutions portfolio to Oil & Gas operators, petrochemical plants, EPCs, and System Integrators across Egypt and the MENA region.
Bartec Solutions OverviewHazardous Area Solutions
Eight integrated solution areas — all ATEX & IECEx certified for Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21, and Zone 22
Ex d · Ex e · Ex pHazardous Area Lighting & Electrical Infrastructure
Bartec provides complete lighting solutions for explosive atmospheres — from initial design and product supply through to installation and lifecycle service. Their LED luminaire range covers every Ex protection concept and application type.
Flameproof LED Floodlights (Ex d)
Heavy-duty GRP or stainless steel floodlights for Zone 1 and Zone 2. Impact-resistant, IP66/67. Used on wellheads, process platforms, and tank farms.
Increased Safety Luminaires (Ex e)
Compact and linear Ex e LED luminaires for covered process areas, pipe racks, and general area lighting. Lower cost than Ex d where the protection concept is permitted.
Purged & Pressurized Lighting (Ex p)
Ex p luminaires with internal pressurization for applications where conventional Ex d/e doesn't meet design requirements. Suitable for large-format or high-lumen installations.
Emergency & Escape Route Lighting
ATEX-certified emergency luminaires with maintained and non-maintained modes, self-testing capability, and battery backup for safe evacuation in Zone 1 and Zone 2.
Task & Machine Lighting
Localized Ex-certified task lights for maintenance workstations, analyzer houses, and local instrument panels where precise illumination is required.
Ex e · Ex d · Ex p · GRP · SS · AlEx Enclosures — Junction Boxes, Panels & Purged Systems
Bartec offers one of the most comprehensive ranges of ATEX and IECEx certified enclosures — from compact field junction boxes to large purged and pressurized control panels housing drives, PLCs, and distribution equipment.
Increased Safety Junction Boxes (Ex e)
GRP, aluminium, and stainless steel (316L) field junction boxes and marshalling enclosures. ATEX Zone 1/21. All sizes from compact 4-terminal to large multi-cable marshalling JBs. Cable glands, terminals, and gland plates supplied.
Flameproof Enclosures (Ex d)
Cast iron, aluminium, and stainless steel Ex d enclosures for motor starters, local control stations, and instrumentation. Withstand internal explosions without propagation — suitable for Zone 1 with the most flammable gas groups (IIC, hydrogen).
Purged & Pressurized Panels (Ex p)
Custom-engineered Ex p Type X, Y, and Z panels to IEC 60079-13 / EN 60079-13. Type X panels (continuous purge) allow standard industrial equipment inside a Zone 1 environment. Type Y/Z reduce zone classification inside the enclosure. Bartec designs, builds, certifies, and delivers complete Ex p systems — including the purge & pressurization unit, internal panel build, and documentation package.
GRP & Stainless Steel Enclosures
Glass-reinforced polyester (GRP) enclosures for marine and high-corrosion environments. Stainless steel 316L for coastal, offshore, and chemical process installations where aluminium is unsuitable.
Distribution Boards & Switchgear
Ex-certified power distribution boards, MCB panels, and motor control centers for hazardous area electrical infrastructure. Available in Ex e and Ex p protection concepts.
Zone 1 · Zone 2 · Wi-Fi · IIoTWireless Connectivity for Hazardous Areas
Bartec's wireless product family — led by the Wireless X access point and the EXgate IoT gateway — enables plant-wide Wi-Fi coverage and IIoT connectivity inside Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas, eliminating the cost and complexity of extensive cable infrastructure.
Wireless X — Ex WLAN Access Points
ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 certified Wi-Fi 5 (IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) access points, dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. IP66 stainless steel or GRP housing. Provides the same wireless performance as a conventional office access point — inside an explosive atmosphere. Enables mobile worker connectivity, real-time data access, and voice/video communication without entering safe areas.
EXgate — Industrial IoT Gateway
Ex-certified IIoT gateway connecting field sensors, instruments, and legacy HART devices to plant networks and cloud platforms. Supports Modbus RTU/TCP, HART, OPC-UA, and MQTT protocols. Enables remote monitoring and predictive maintenance data collection from inside hazardous areas.
Ex Zone Antennas & RF Infrastructure
ATEX-certified directional and omnidirectional antennas, RF cables, and connectors for Zone 1 and Zone 2 installation. Used to extend wireless coverage into remote process units, tanks, and enclosed spaces where access points cannot be directly mounted.
Wireless Sensor Networks
Battery-powered Ex-certified wireless sensors for temperature, pressure, vibration, and level — transmitting data over licensed and unlicensed wireless protocols. Enables monitoring of assets in areas too costly to cable.
Zone 1 · Zone 2 · ATEXElectric Trace Heating
Electric trace heating is the most reliable and controllable method of freeze protection and process temperature maintenance for pipelines, instrumentation impulse lines, and vessels in hazardous areas. Bartec provides complete ATEX-certified trace heating systems from cable selection through control panel supply and commissioning.
Self-Regulating Trace Heating Cables
The most widely used technology for freeze protection. Power output automatically reduces as pipe temperature rises — preventing overheating and reducing energy consumption. Suitable for Zone 1 and Zone 2 when ATEX-rated. Applications: water and utility pipelines, instrument impulse lines, winterization of instrumentation.
Constant Wattage & Mineral Insulated (MI) Cables
Fixed-output heating cables for high-temperature process maintenance above 60°C. Mineral insulated (MI) cables for temperatures up to 650°C — suitable for heavy fuel oil, bitumen, and sulfur line tracing. Zone 1 certified versions available.
Trace Heating Control & Monitoring Panels
ATEX-certified local and central control panels for trace heating circuits. Thermostat control, ground fault protection, and circuit monitoring with alarm outputs. Can be integrated with plant DCS/SCADA for centralized monitoring of all heating circuits.
End Terminations, Junction Boxes & Accessories
Complete system accessories including ATEX-certified heating cable end seals, power connection kits, tee joints, and weatherproof junction boxes — ensuring the entire trace heating installation maintains its zone certification.
Ex p · RTU · HMI · ESDAutomation, Machine Control & Ex RTUs
Bartec offers one of the widest automation portfolios in the Ex market — from individual pushbutton stations and Ex HMIs to complete Ex p control systems housing standard PLCs, drives, and SCADA RTUs inside purged enclosures certified for Zone 1.
Ex RTUs — Remote Terminal Units for Zone 1
ATEX and IECEx certified Remote Terminal Units (RTUs) for SCADA data acquisition and remote control in Zone 1 hazardous areas. Support industry-standard protocols: Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP, DNP3, and IEC 60870-5-101/104. Integrated discrete and analog I/O for direct field connection. Used on wellheads, compressor stations, and remote pipeline monitoring points.
Ex p Control Panels (Purged & Pressurized)
Custom-engineered Ex p control systems using purge & pressurization to allow standard Siemens, Rockwell, or ABB PLCs and HMIs to operate safely inside Zone 1. Bartec designs and certifies the complete panel — from the purge unit and enclosure to the internal build and IEC 60079-13 documentation. Turnkey delivery with ATEX certification included.
Ex HMIs & Operator Panels
Intrinsically safe and Ex p-housed touchscreen operator panels for process visualization and control in hazardous areas. Range from compact 7" panels for local pump control to large 21" Ex p HMIs for main control stations. ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 certified.
Ex Pushbutton Stations & Control Devices
Ex d and Ex e pushbutton stations, selector switches, indicator lamps, call points, and emergency stop buttons for Zone 1 and Zone 2. Local motor start/stop, valve control, and ESD activation. Standard and custom configurations with stainless steel, GRP, or aluminium housings.
Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Systems
Pre-engineered and custom ESD panels and shutdown logic in ATEX-certified enclosures. Hardwired and PLC-based shutdown architectures. Used for wellhead control panels (WHCPs), compressor shutdown systems, and fire and gas initiated emergency blowdown.
Zone 1 · Android · ATEXMobile Working in Hazardous Areas
Bartec enables fully connected digital workflows for field personnel operating in explosive atmospheres — combining intrinsically safe smartphones, body cameras, and rugged mobile computers with enterprise mobility platforms.
Pixavi Cam — Body Camera for Zone 1
Explosion-protected wearable body camera for Zone 1. Live video streaming enables remote expert support and real-time visual inspection documentation — reducing the need for specialist personnel to enter hazardous areas.
Rugged Touchscreen Computers
Ex-certified rugged tablet and handheld computers for maintenance management, CMMS access, and inspection data entry. Shock-resistant, IP66/68 rated, with replaceable batteries for full-shift use.
Online · Process · ATEXAnalysis & Measurement
Bartec provides complete process analysis solutions for quality assurance and process optimization — including certified online analyzers, sample preparation systems, and turnkey analyzer houses for installation in hazardous areas.
Online Process Analyzers
In-line and extractive process analyzers for gas composition, moisture, oxygen, and hydrocarbon dew point measurement in Zone 1 and Zone 2 installations. Used for custody transfer quality assurance, flare gas monitoring, and process optimization in gas processing plants and refineries.
Sample Preparation Systems
Analyzer sample conditioning systems that extract, filter, cool, and regulate process samples before delivery to the analyzer. ATEX-certified components throughout. Essential for reliable analyzer performance on wet, dirty, or high-pressure process streams.
Analyzer Houses & Ex Enclosures
Pre-fabricated and custom analyzer shelters and enclosures — from small purged GRP enclosures housing a single analyzer to large walk-in analyzer houses with full HVAC, lighting, and utilities. Designed to IEC 60079-13 for Zone 1 and Zone 2 installation.
IIoT · Tracking · PredictiveSmart Factory & Industrial IIoT
Bartec integrates its Ex-certified hardware with industrial IoT platforms to enable predictive maintenance, asset tracking, remote diagnostics, and compliance monitoring inside explosive atmospheres.
Asset Tracking in Hazardous Areas
RTLS (Real-Time Location System) solutions using Ex-certified tags and readers for personnel and asset tracking inside Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas. Enables mustering, lone worker protection, and equipment location management across large process sites.
Predictive Maintenance & Condition Monitoring
Ex-certified wireless vibration, temperature, and ultrasound sensors deployed on rotating equipment inside hazardous areas. Data transmitted via EXgate to analytics platforms for early fault detection without personnel entry.
Remote Diagnostics & Compliance Monitoring
IIoT-connected monitoring of Ex equipment — tracking inspection intervals, maintenance events, and regulatory compliance status. Enables digital Ex equipment registers and automated compliance reporting to meet IEC 60079-17 inspection requirements.
Discuss Your Hazardous Area Requirements
ASSET can support the full Bartec solutions portfolio — from individual product supply to turnkey Ex p panel design and delivery.