Adalet’s explosion-proof instrument enclosures are designed to provide reliable protection for measurement and detection applications in highly corrosive, hazardous areas. Explosion-proof instrument enclosures are offered in a variety of sizes and carry global certifications for use around the world.
XIH Series Explosionproof Instrument Enclosure
This 3-3/16″ ID enclosure, part of our XIH (medium) series, is a single-ended housing made of copper-free aluminum. Ideal for applications where corrosion resistance is essential, this explosion-proof housing is designed with extra safety in mind.

Standard Features
- ½” or ¾” NPT conduit feed-through hubs, offset for maximum clearance and capacity
- Four interior mounting bosses at 45° orientation accommodate blind tapped holes on a 2-1/2” bolt circle
- 60 chamfer on window opening provides an enhanced viewing angle
- Internal and external ground screws and tamper-resistant cover set screws for extra safety
- Choice of solid covers or 2-5/8” diameter tempered glass window for local read-out or display
- Buna-Nitrile rubber gasket for NEMA Type 4X watertight applications
- Corrosion-resistant, “safety blue” polyester powder coating (other colors available)
- Stainless steel hardware
Design Options
- ¼”-20 UNC holes in front boss for bracket mounting
- Front boss modifications: ½” or ¾” NPT & various NPSM & metric entries available in place of standard ½” NPT (consult factory)
- Mounting lugs with 5/16” holes (add suffix “L” to catalog number)
- Powder or epoxy coatings to match the company color scheme
- Cast-on logos
- Custom drilling & tapping modifications
- Interior mounting bosses
- Custom designs and sizes
XIHS Series Explosionproof Instrument Enclosure
This 3-3/16″ ID enclosure, part of our XIH (medium) series, is a single-ended housing made of copper free aluminum. Ideal for applications where corrosion resistance is essential, this explosion-proof housing is designed with extra safety in mind.

Standard Features
- ½” or ¾” NPT conduit feed-through hubs, offset for maximum clearance and capacity
- Four interior mounting bosses at 45° orientation accommodate blind tapped holes on a 2-1/2” bolt circle
- 60 chamfer on window opening provides enhanced viewing angle
- Internal and external ground screws and tamper-resistant cover set screws for extra safety
- Choice of solid covers or 2-5/8” diameter tempered glass window for local read-out or display
- Buna-Nitrile rubber gasket for NEMA Type 4X watertight applications
- Corrosion-resistant, “safety blue” polyester powder coating (other colors available)
- Stainless steel hardware
Design Options
- ¼”-20 UNC holes in front boss for bracket mounting
- Front boss modifications: ½” or ¾” NPT & various NPSM & metric entries available in place of standard ½” NPT (consult factory)
- Mounting lugs with 5/16” holes (add suffix “L” to catalog number)
- Powder or epoxy coatings to match the company color scheme
- Cast-on logos
- Custom drilling & tapping modifications
- Interior mounting bosses
- Custom designs and sizes
XIHL Series Explosionproof Instrument Enclosure

Our 4″ ID enclosures, part of our XIHL (large) series, are ultra-durable, explosion-proof, and corrosion-resistant. Suitable for applications where extra safety is essential, these single-ended housings come with a variety of unique design options in addition to their standard features.
Standard Features
- 3/4″ NPT conduit feed-through hubs offset for maximum clearance and capacity
- 1/2″ thick base for blind-tapped instrument mounting holes in any location
- Glass cover models have a large 3-5/8″ diameter, tempered glass window for local readout
- Buna-Nitrile rubber gasket for NEMA Type 4X watertight applications
- Corrosion-resistant, “safety blue” polyester powder coating (other colors available)
- Internal and external ground screws and tamper-resistant cover set screws for extra safety
- Stainless steel hardware
Design Options
- Four 1/4-20 UNC holes in front boss for bracket mounting
- Front boss and back wall modifications: 1/2″ to 1″ NPT, 1/2″ to 3/4″ NPSM or 20mm for sensor, probe or conduit entry. Consult factory for other sizes.
- 1/2″ NPT reducers are available – add suffix “2” to catalog number
XDHM Series Explosionproof Instrument Enclosure

XDHM housings are designed to isolate incoming power connections from instrumentation. The 3-5/8″ ID provides maximum clearance to facilitate instrument mounting, calibration or service, with back-to-back chambers separated by a solid, 1/2″ thick wall. Precision machines from sand-cast, copper-free aluminum.
Standard Features
- 1/2″ NPT conduit feed-through hubs, offset into the power side for maximum clearance and capacity
- Front boss with 1/2″ NPT opening into instrument side for conduit, sensor, or probe (see design options for other sizes)
- 60 chamfer on window opening provides enhanced viewing angle
- Internal and external ground screws and tamper-resistant cover set screws for extra safety
- Choice of solid covers or 1-13/16″ diameter tempered glass window for local read-out and display
- Buna-Nitrile rubber gasket for NEMA Type 4X watertight applications
- Corrosion-resistant, “safety blue” polyester powder coating (other colors available)
- Stainless steel hardware
Design Options
- ¼”-20 UNC holes in front boss for bracket mounting
- Front boss modifications: 1/2”, or 1” NPT & various NPSM & metric entries available in place of standard 3/4” NPT (consult factory)
- Mounting lugs with 5/16” holes (add suffix “L” to catalog number)
- 1/2” NPT reducers available (add suffix “2” to catalog number)
- Throat diameter can be increased to 3-5/8” (consult factory)
- Powder or epoxy coatings to match the company color scheme
- Cast-on logos
- Custom drilling & tapping modifications
- Interior mounting bosses
- Custom designs and sizes
XDHM Series Explosionproof Instrument Enclosure

XDHM housings are designed to isolate incoming power connections from instrumentation. The 3-5/8″ ID provides maximum clearance to facilitate instrument mounting, calibration or service, with back-to-back chambers separated by a solid, 1/2″ thick wall. Precision machines from sand-cast, copper-free aluminum.
Standard Features
- 3/4″ NPT conduit feed-through hubs, offset into the power side for maximum clearance and capacity
- Front boss with 3/4″ NPT opening into instrument side for conduit, sensor, or probe (see design options for other sizes)
- Internal and external ground screws and tamper-resistant cover set screws for extra safety
- Choice of solid covers or 3-5/16″ diameter tempered glass window for local read-out and display
- Buna-Nitrile rubber gasket for NEMA Type 4X watertight applications
- Corrosion-resistant, “safety blue” polyester powder coating (other colors available)
- Stainless steel hardware
Design Options
- 2- to 12-point, power side terminal strip with sealed pass-through to instrument (add suffix “2T”, “4T’, “6T”, “8T”, “10T” or “12T” to catalog number)
- Internal wall can be modified (drilled and tapped) to suit design needs or to be completely removed and still maintain approvals. Please consult factory.
- Power side (shallow side) cover options:
- Flat Solid – Standard
- Dome Glass – Add suffix “A”
- Flat Glass – Add suffix “B”
- Dome Solid – Add suffix “C”
- Front boss modifications: 1/2″, 3/4″ or 1″ NPT; 1/2″, 3/4″ or 1″ NPSM; or 20mm, 25mm or 30mm entry for sensor, probe conduit
- 1/2″ NPT reducers are available – add suffix “2” to catalog number
- Four 1/4-20 UNC holes in front boss for bracket mounting (consult factory for other sizes)
XIH 3-Lug Series Explosionproof Instrument Enclosure

Standard Features
- Three factory-drilled mounting lugs
- ½” or ¾” conduit feed-through hubs, offset for maximum clearance and capacity
- 60° chamfer on window opening provides an enhanced viewing angle
- Four interior mounting bosses at 45° orientation accommodate blind tapped holes on a 2-1/2” bolt circle
- Internal and external ground screws and tamper-resistant cover set screws for extra safety
- Choice of solid covers or 2-5/8” diameter tempered glass window for local read-out or display
- Buna-Nitrile rubber gasket for NEMA 4X watertight applications
- Corrosion-resistant, “safety blue” polyester powder coating (other colors available)
- Stainless steel hardware
Design Options
- ¼”-20 UNC holes in front boss for bracket mounting
- Front boss modifications: ½” or ¾” NPT & various NPSM & metric entries available in place of standard ½” NPT (consult factory)
- Mounting lugs with 5/16” holes (add suffix “L” to catalog number)
- Powder or epoxy coatings to match the company color scheme
- Cast-on logos
- Custom drilling & tapping modifications
- Interior mounting bosses
- Custom designs and sizes
XIHNS Series Explosionproof Instrument Enclosure

Part of our XIHNS Series, this single stainless steel-ended housing measures 4-1/16″, and is ideal when safety precautions are required. Our explosionproof instrument housing is available with solid or tempered glass covers, as well as several unique design options
Standard Features
- Modern contour design provides an updated look for OEM instrument products
- Investment casting provides a superior finish
- Removable internal mounting panel for convenient field drilling & tapping of mounting holes
- Up to five conduit entries – most on the market / Three ¾” not conduit entries are standard
- Two cast-on mounting tabs, centered, with an optional 3rd tab for heavy vibration applications
- Generous front boss allows for optional bracket holes or larger conduit entry (up to 1-1/4” npt)
- Bored throat opening provides superior concentricity – 4.06” diameter
- Two solid and two glass covers are available to accommodate various depth instruments.
- Glass covers feature a 3.31” viewing window diameter
- Glass covers feature low profile / tab-free retaining ring for a maximum instrument clearance
- Internal/external grounding hardware
- Global certifications: UL, cUL, ATEX, and IECEx
Design Options
- 1/4”-20 UNC holes in front boss for bracket mounting
- Front boss modifications: 1/2”, 3/4” or 1” NPT and various NPSM & metric entries
- 1/2” NPT reducers available (add suffix “2” to catalog number)
- Custom drilling & tapping in mounting pan
- Backwall NPT entry instead of mounting pan
XDH Series Explosionproof Instrument Enclosure

These XDH explosion-proof dual-sided instrument housings – 3-3/16″ are available with a variety of different covers and/or terminal strips to fit your application. Made from copper-free, cast aluminum, these provide corrosion resistance and superior safety, including “safety blue” polyester powder coating.
Standard Features
- 3/4″ NPT conduit feed-through hubs, offset into the power side for maximum clearance and capacity
- Front boss with 3/4″ NPT opening into instrument side for conduit, sensor, or probe (see design options for other sizes)
- 60 chamfer on window opening provides an enhanced viewing angle
- Internal and external ground screws and tamper-resistant cover set screws for extra safety
- Choice of solid covers or 2-5/8″ diameter tempered glass window for local read-out and display
- Buna-Nitrile rubber gasket for NEMA Type 4X watertight applications
- Corrosion-resistant, “safety blue” polyester powder coating (other colors available)
- Stainless steel hardware
Design Options
- ¼”-20 UNC holes in front boss for bracket mounting
- Front boss modifications: 1/2” NPT & various NPSM & metric entries available in place of standard 3/4” NPT (consult factory)
- Two or Four point, power side terminal strip with sealed pass-through to instrument (add sufficient “2T” or “4T” to catalog number)
- Powder or epoxy coatings to match the company color scheme
- Cast-on logos
- Custom drilling & tapping modifications
- Custom designs and sizes
- Power side (shallow side) cover options:
Flat Solid — Standard
Dome Glass — Add Suffix “A”
Flat Glass — Add Suffix “B”
Dome Solid — Add Suffix “C”
XIHM Series Explosionproof Instrument Enclosure

XIHM housings accommodate large-diameter assemblies, multi-level circuit boards, or wide-angle readouts and displays. The 3-9/16″ ID provides maximum clearence to facilitate instrument mounting, calibration or service. Precision machined from sand-cast, copper-free aluminum.
Standard Features
- 3/4″ NPT conduit feed-through hubs offset for maximum clearance and capacity.
- 7/16″ thick base for blind-tapped instrument mounting holes in any location
- Glass cover models have a large 2-5/8″ diameter, tempered glass window for local readout
- 60° chamfer on window opening provides enhanced viewing angle
- Buna-Nitrile rubber gasket for NEMA Type 4X watertight applications
- Front boss for bracket mounting or use as additional conduit or sensor entry
- Corrosion-resistant, “safety blue” polyester powder coating (other colors available)
- Internal and external ground screws and tamper-resistant cover set screws for extra safety
- Stainless steel hardware
Design Options
- Mounting lugs with 5/16″ holes (add suffix “L” to catalog number)
- Additional small hole drilling and tapping in the back wall for mounting of instrumentation
- 1/2″ NPT or 3/4″ NPT opening into back wall conduit, sensor, or probe
- Front boss modifications: 1/2″, 3/4″ or 1″ NPT; 1/2″, 3/4″ or 1″ NPSM; or 20mm for 25mm for sensor, probe or conduit entry
- 1/2″ NPT reducers are available – add suffix “2” to catalog number
- 1/4-20 UNC holes in front boss for bracket mounting (consult factory for other sizes)
Explosionproof Screw Cover Enclosures_Solid Cover

Standard Feature
- The heavy wall sections of these boxes are thick enough to provide the required five threads for the maximum conduit size as indicated.
- The boxes are drilled and tapped to specification. (A layout sketch should be attached to each order.)
Explosionproof Screw Cover Enclosures_Glass Cover

Standard Features
- Copper-free aluminum casting designed for specific-size instruments and meters.
- XJDFGCH: Designed for the mounting of 31/2” round instruments and meters. Furnished with an integrally cast inside mounting flange.
- Also available without the flange as the Type XJDGC(X), for equipment other than 3 1/2” round instruments and meters.
- XJTFGCH: Designed for 4 1/2” round and 3 1/2” rectangular meters Furnished with cast inside mounting ears and adapter plate for meter mounting.
- Optional mounting pans are available
Source: Adalet.com
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