Why is explosion-proof lighting required in grain elevators?

Grain dust is highly explosive. OSHA and NEC require Class II Division 1 (C2D1) rated lighting in grain handling facilities to prevent ignition of combustible dust. LEDEX fixtures meet these requirements.

How do LEDEX fixtures improve safety in grain facilities?

LEDEX fixtures eliminate the need to change bulbs in dust-hazardous areas (a dangerous task), contain no breakable glass components, and provide certified C2D1 protection against grain dust ignition.

What is the lifespan of LEDEX fixtures in grain handling environments?

LEDEX fixtures deliver 100,000+ hours of operation (20+ years at typical use rates), providing decades of reliable, maintenance-free illumination in grain handling facilities.

What Class II Division 1 and Division 2 classifications apply to grain handling and storage facilities?

Grain handling and storage facilities are primarily classified as Class II hazardous locations due to the presence of combustible grain dust. Class II Division 1 (C2D1) rated lighting is required in grain elevator legs, boot pits, conveyor galleries, milling rooms, and any enclosed area where combustible grain dust is airborne during normal operations such as receiving, transferring, and processing. Class II Division 2 (C2D2) lighting is needed in storage bins, shipping areas, truck and rail loading/unloading zones, and control rooms where grain dust only accumulates abnormally. Some grain facilities with fumigation operations may also require Class I Division 1 (C1D1) or Class I Division 2 (C1D2) lighting in areas where flammable fumigant vapors like phosphine are used. LEDEX provides UL-listed LED fixtures certified for Class II Division 1 and Class II Division 2 grain dust environments, with sealed housings that prevent dust ingress.

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Explosion-Proof LED Lighting for Grain Elevators & Agricultural Facilities

Grain handling facilities - from elevators and silos to processing and packaging - are among the most hazardous industrial environments due to the extreme explosibility of grain dust. LEDEX LED fixtures are certified for Class II Division 1 (C2D1) hazardous locations, providing explosion-proof illumination that meets OSHA, NEC, and CEC requirements.

Our sealed, zero-maintenance fixtures eliminate the dangerous and costly practice of relamping fixtures in grain dust environments. With no bulbs to break and no ballasts to fail, LEDEX LEDs deliver decades of safe, reliable illumination for your grain handling operations.

Grain handling facilities require strict adherence to NEC Article 502 for Class II hazardous locations. Grain elevator legs, boot pits, headhouses, and transfer conveyors where combustible grain dust is continuously present during normal operations are classified as Class II Division 1 (C2D1) - requiring dust-ignition-proof, explosion-proof lighting. Storage bins, shipping areas, and maintenance areas adjacent to grain processing where dust may only accumulate during abnormal conditions are classified as Class II Division 2 (C2D2). LEDEX provides UL-listed LED fixtures certified for both Class II Division 1 and Class II Division 2 hazardous locations, ensuring full compliance across every area of your grain handling facility.

LEDEX grain handling fixtures are tested to 5G vibration standards, essential for grain elevators, feed mills, and processing facilities where bucket elevators, hammer mills, and high-capacity conveyors produce severe vibration. Our 5G vibration-rated LED fixtures maintain dust-tight seals and structural integrity in the demanding mechanical environments of grain operations.

Application Areas

Grain Elevators & Silos

Vertical storage and transfer facilities with extreme grain dust concentrations. Elevator legs, boot pits, and headhouse areas are classified as Class II Division 1 (C2D1) hazardous locations where combustible grain dust is continuously airborne during receiving and transfer operations. Storage bins and shipping galleries are typically Class II Division 2 (C2D2) zones.

Feed Mills

Animal feed processing with grinding and mixing operations creating combustible dust. Hammer mills, roller mills, and batch mixers are Class II Division 1 (C2D1) hazardous locations due to continuous combustible grain and additive dust generation. Pellet coolers and finished feed storage areas are typically classified as Class II Division 2 (C2D2) zones.

Grain Processing

Milling, cleaning, and drying operations with ongoing dust generation. Flour milling rooms, grain cleaning houses, and dryer discharge areas require Class II Division 1 (C2D1) rated LED lighting due to continuous combustible grain dust. Grain drying and tempering bin areas are typically Class II Division 2 (C2D2) classified hazardous locations.

Agricultural Storage

Large-scale crop storage facilities requiring reliable, low-maintenance lighting. Flat storage buildings and commodity warehouses where grain dust can accumulate are classified as Class II Division 2 (C2D2) hazardous locations. Fumigation areas using phosphine may also require Class I Division 1 (C1D1) or Class I Division 2 (C1D2) rated explosion-proof fixtures.