What Hexlon Explosion-Proof does

Hexlon Explosion-Proof Electric Co., Ltd. (合隆防爆电气有限公司) is a privately held Chinese manufacturer founded in 2007 and headquartered in Yueqing, Wenzhou (Zhejiang Province), specializing in explosion-proof electrical equipment for hazardous environments. The company produces a broad product portfolio across four categories: electrical apparatus (distribution boxes, junction boxes, circuit breakers, electromagnetic starters, control buttons, operator stations, plugs and sockets), lighting (LED luminaires, fluorescent, gas-discharge, floodlights, emergency and aviation obstruction lights), pipe fittings (terminal boxes, cable glands, flexible conduits, sealing boxes), and system products (ventilation systems, all-plastic and stainless-steel enclosures, weatherproof, fire-protection, and static-discharge equipment). Core manufacturing covers die-casting, machining, and coating on automated or semi-automated lines, supported by an in-house testing center with integrating sphere, distribution photometer, salt-spray, sand-dust, and environmental chambers. Products carry ATEX and IECEx international certifications, addressing IIB, IIC gas groups and tD dust protection classifications.

The company operates a B2B enterprise field-sales model, selling directly to oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical, railway, agriculture, coatings, and power-generation customers. It maintains a network of over 60 regional offices across China, holds self-export rights, and serves international markets through English and Russian websites. Hexlon is a registered vendor and qualified supplier to major Chinese state-owned enterprises including CNPC, Sinopec, CNOOC, ChemChina, Sinograin, and COFCO, and a partner customer to global majors such as BASF, Shell, SABIC, Chevron, LyondellBasell, CRRC, AkzoNobel, PPG, Emerson, and Covestro. The company is led by Chairman Xie Shaojian (who also serves as Executive Director of the China Electrical Equipment Industry Association), President Zhang Kaiyan, Marketing Director Ke Zhenlian, Technical Director Zhang Shengyu, and Chief Engineer Zhang Naiyue. Pricing is quote-based with no public disclosure, and the company has accumulated over 50 national patents covering novel explosion-proof structures in full-plastic, stainless-steel, and cast-aluminum product families.

Name

Hexlon Explosion-Proof

Legal name

合隆防爆电气有限公司

Website

https://helonex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hexlon Explosion-Proof (合隆防爆电气有限公司) is a Chinese manufacturer, founded 2007 in Yueqing, that designs and produces ATEX/IECEx-certified explosion-proof electrical equipment, luminaires, and pipe fittings for oil & gas, chemical, railway, and industrial customers via 60+ regional offices and direct export sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Explosion-Proof Electrical Equipment

NAICS

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (33531)

SIC

Electrical Industrial Apparatus (3620)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous Location & Explosion-Proof Lighting (ATEX/IECEx, intrinsically safe fixtures) (IMAGAIAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Enclosures, Boxes & DIN-Rail Hardware (junction boxes, cabinets, panel enclosures, DIN rail, gland plates) (IMAGAEAH)

Keywords

• Explosion-proof electrical equipment
• Explosion-proof LED lighting
• Hazardous area enclosures
• ATEX IECEx certified products
• Industrial pipe fittings

Headquarters

HQ city

Wenzhou

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Explosion-proof electrical equipment sales: Manufacturing and sale of explosion-proof electrical apparatus, lighting, pipe fittings, and related components. Products are sold domestically to major Chinese energy companies and exported internationally through self-export rights.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Hexlon Explosion-Proof designs, manufactures, and sells explosion-proof electrical apparatus (distribution boxes, junction boxes, circuit breakers, starters, control buttons, operator stations, plugs/sockets), explosion-proof luminaires (LED, fluorescent, gas-discharge, floodlight, emergency, alarm, obstruction), explosion-proof pipe fittings (cable glands, flexible conduits, sealing and through boxes), and complementary systems (ventilation, fire-protection, static-discharge, weatherproof, all-plastic and stainless-steel enclosures) for hazardous industrial environments. Products carry ATEX and IECEx international certifications and are sold to petroleum, petrochemical, chemical, grain, railway, and general industrial customers globally.

Product overview

Hexlon Explosion-Proof (合隆防爆电气有限公司) is a manufacturer of industrial explosion-proof electrical equipment and luminaires. The product portfolio is organized into multiple categories: (1) Electrical apparatus including junction boxes (BMDX, HLBH, eJX, BJX series), distribution boxes (HLDP, BDX, BMDX series), circuit breakers (BLK), control buttons (BZA), operator stations (BZC), switches (BHZ, dLXK), proximity sensors (BND), photoelectric sensors (BOD), and plugs/sockets (AC, HLBSP); (2) Lighting products comprising LED luminaires (HLBD55/56/57 series), tube lights (BYS51/52, HLBY01, BAY51/54), gas discharge lamps (BAD52/56/82/83), floodlights (BAT51/52, HLBT56), emergency devices (BAJ52), alarms (BBJ), and obstruction lights (BHZD); (3) Pipe fittings including terminal boxes (AH, HLBH series), cable glands (BDM, HLBM), flexible conduits (BNG), sealing boxes (BMG), and conduit joints (BGJ, BHJ); and (4) System products including ventilation systems, all-plastic and stainless steel enclosures, weatherproof equipment, fire protection devices, and static discharge equipment. The company serves petroleum, chemical, marine, and industrial sectors requiring ATEX/IECEx-certified explosion protection equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BM(D)X-series Explosion-Proof Lighting (Power) Distribution Boxes (IIB, IIC, tD) Explosion-proof lighting and power distribution boxes for hazardous areas, available in IIB and IIC gas groups and tD dust protection, for use in oil & gas, chemical and other flammable-atmosphere facilities.
• HLDP03-C-series Explosion-Proof Power Distribution Equipment (IIB, IIC, tD) Explosion-proof power distribution devices rated for IIB/IIC gas groups and tD dust, used in hazardous industrial installations.
• BDX-D-series Explosion-Proof Power Distribution Boxes (IIB, IIC, tD) Explosion-proof power distribution boxes for power maintenance in hazardous areas rated IIB/IIC and tD.
• BQD53-series Explosion-Proof Electromagnetic Starters (IIB, tD) Explosion-proof electromagnetic motor starters for hazardous environments rated IIB and tD.
• BZA53-series Explosion-Proof Control Buttons Explosion-proof control buttons for industrial control applications in hazardous areas.
• BLK-series Explosion-Proof Circuit Breakers Explosion-proof circuit breakers providing protection in hazardous locations.
• BZC53-series Explosion-Proof Operator Stations Explosion-proof operator stations for controlling equipment in hazardous areas.
• AC-series Explosion-Proof Plugs and Sockets (IIB, tD) Explosion-proof plugs and sockets for hazardous-area power connections, rated IIB and tD.
• HLBD56-series Explosion-Proof High-Efficiency Energy-Saving LED Luminaires (IIC, tD) High-efficiency energy-saving explosion-proof LED luminaires for hazardous area illumination, rated IIC and tD.
• HLBD57-series Explosion-Proof Intelligent LED Luminaires (IIC, tD) Intelligent explosion-proof LED luminaires with smart controls for hazardous environments, rated IIC and tD.
• HLBD55-series Explosion-Proof LED Luminaires (IIC, tD) Explosion-proof LED luminaires for hazardous area illumination, rated IIC and tD.
• HLBT56-series Explosion-Proof High-Efficiency Energy-Saving Floodlights (IIC, tD) High-efficiency energy-saving explosion-proof floodlights for hazardous area lighting, rated IIC and tD.
• BYS51-series Explosion-Proof Corrosion-Resistant All-Plastic Fluorescent Luminaires (IIC, tD) Explosion-proof corrosion-resistant all-plastic fluorescent luminaires for hazardous areas, rated IIC and tD.
• BAD83-series Explosion-Proof Gas Discharge Luminaires (IIC, tD) Explosion-proof gas-discharge luminaires for hazardous area illumination, rated IIC and tD.
• BBJ-series Explosion-Proof Audible and Visual Alarm Devices (IIC, tD) Explosion-proof audible and visual alarm devices for hazard warning, rated IIC and tD.
• BHZD-series Explosion-Proof Aviation Obstruction Lights (IIC, tD) Explosion-proof aviation obstruction lights for marking tall structures in hazardous zones, rated IIC and tD.
• BAJ52-series Explosion-Proof Emergency Lighting Devices (IIB, IIC, tD) Emergency lighting devices integrated with explosion-proof luminaires for hazardous area use, rated IIB/IIC and tD.
• AH-series Explosion-Proof Junction Boxes (IIB, IIC, tD) Explosion-proof junction boxes for cable termination in hazardous locations, rated IIB/IIC and tD.
• BDM-series Explosion-Proof Cable Glands with Compression Sealing (IIC, e, tD) Explosion-proof cable glands with compression sealing for hazardous area cable entries, rated IIC/e and tD.
• BNG-series Explosion-Proof Flexible Conduits (IIC, e, tD) Explosion-proof flexible conduits for cable protection in hazardous areas, rated IIC/e and tD.
• BMG-series Explosion-Proof Isolation Sealing Boxes (IIC, tD) Explosion-proof isolation sealing boxes for cable fault isolation in hazardous locations, rated IIC and tD.
• BHC-series Explosion-Proof Cable-Through Boxes (e, tD) Explosion-proof cable-through boxes for hazardous area installations, rated e and tD.
• Explosion-Proof Ventilation System Products Explosion-proof ventilation systems and related products for hazardous-area air circulation.
• All-Plastic Explosion-Proof Products Full-plastic explosion-proof products designed for corrosive environments.
• Stainless Steel Explosion-Proof Products Stainless-steel explosion-proof products for demanding industrial applications.
• Waterproof, Dustproof and Corrosion-Resistant Products Waterproof, dustproof, and corrosion-resistant products for outdoor and harsh environments.
• Fire Protection Products for Hazardous Environments Fire protection products designed for hazardous industrial environments.
• Static Discharge Devices Static discharge devices for preventing electrostatic ignition hazards in hazardous environments.
• Component-Level Explosion-Proof Products Component-level explosion-proof products including switches, sensors, and indicators for hazardous-area installations.

Named customers18 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered vendor and qualified supplier of explosion-proof electrical equipment for petroleum operations
• China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered vendor and qualified supplier of explosion-proof electrical equipment for petrochemical operations
• China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered vendor and qualified supplier of explosion-proof electrical equipment for offshore oil operations
• China National Chemical Engineering Group (CNCEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered vendor and qualified supplier for chemical engineering projects
• BASFmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner customer in chemical industry
• ShellmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner customer in energy sector
• Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner customer in chemical industry
• CRRC CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner customer in railway transportation equipment
• Chevron CorporationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partner customer in energy sector
• CovestromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner customer in polymer materials industry
• China Grain Reserves Corporation (Sinograin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered vendor and qualified supplier
• COFCO CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered vendor and qualified supplier
• China National Aviation Fuel CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered vendor and qualified supplier
• China National Chemical Corporation (ChemChina)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegistered vendor and qualified supplier
• PPG IndustriesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner customer in coatings industry
• Emerson ElectricmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner customer in automation and control
• LyondellBasellmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner customer in chemical industry
• ClariantmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner customer in specialty chemicals
• AkzoNobelmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner customer in coatings and chemicals
• LG ChemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner customer in chemical industry
• China Huadian Corporation (CHD)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner customer in power generation

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Hubbell: US electrical products major with hazardous-location lighting and enclosures (e.g., Killark series); broad incumbent competitor that overlaps Helon's ex-proof lighting and electrical apparatus lines.
• Emerson Electric (Appleton): Diversified industrial automation and process-control major whose Appleton group produces explosion-proof electrical products and lighting for hazardous locations; directly overlaps Helon's product lines and customer industries.
• Eaton (Crouse-Hinds series): Global power-management major with a dedicated Crouse-Hinds explosion-proof electrical and lighting portfolio serving hazardous industrial environments; overlaps Helon's product scope but offers broader integrated solutions and global service.
• ABB: Global electrification and automation incumbent with explosion-proof motors, drives, lighting and enclosure offerings for hazardous areas; competes via broader systems integration rather than pure ex-proof specialization.

Direct peers

• Cortem Group: Italian designer and manufacturer of explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting certified to ATEX/IECEx; similar product breadth (enclosures, lighting, junction boxes) and similar mid-sized specialist positioning to Helon.
• BARTEC: Germany-headquartered specialist in explosion protection products, systems and services for hazardous areas; directly comparable as an ATEX/IECEx-focused mid-sized player serving oil & gas and chemical customers.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German specialist in explosion-protected components, sensors and interface technology for hazardous industrial environments; competes with Helon in enclosure/connection and lighting-adjacent ex-proof categories globally.
• R. Stahl: Germany-based global specialist in explosion-protected electrical equipment, lighting and signaling for hazardous areas; competes head-to-head with Helon on ATEX/IECEx-certified products sold into oil & gas, chemical and pharmaceutical projects worldwide.
• CZ Electric: Chinese manufacturer of explosion-proof electrical products (distribution boxes, lighting, control stations) closely matching Helon's product catalog and largely serving the same oil & gas and chemical end-markets domestically and abroad.
• Warom Technology: Shanghai-listed Chinese manufacturer of explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting for hazardous areas; closest direct domestic competitor with overlapping ATEX/IECEx-certified product lines and similar oil & gas / petrochemical customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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