In industrial and commercial settings where flammable gases, combustible dusts, or ignitable fibers pose safety risks, hazardous location classifications are the cornerstone of safety engineering. These classifications—Class I, II, and III—are standardized systems that dictate how electrical equipment must be designed, installed, and maintained to prevent ...

The Spark of Genius: Early Beginnings (1897-1920s) The story of Crouse-Hinds is a quintessential American narrative of entrepreneurship and engineering brilliance. It all began in January 1897 in Syracuse, New York, when Huntington Beard Crouse and Jesse Lorenzo Hinds founded the Crouse-Hinds Electric Company. ...