What is ATEX certification
ATEX is the European certification given to equipment tested and approved to be intrinsically-safe.
There are two European Directives in place for the control of explosive atmospheres:
ATEX stands for atmosphères explosibles. It’s a European Union directive from the European Committee for Standardization that covers “equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.” An atmosphere can be explosive for several reasons, including flammable gases, mists or vapors, or combustible dust.
All equipment and protective systems intended for this type of use in the EU must meet ATEX health and safety requirements.
Directive 1999/92/EC (also known as 'ATEX 153' or the 'ATEX Workplace Directive')
Directive 2014/34/EU (also known as 'ATEX 114' or 'the ATEX Equipment Directive')
Common products for ATEX Certification
| Common products FOR WHICH ATEX Certification is possible | |
| Automatic lubrication systems- Atex certified | |
| Atex certification for - Computers used in Explosive Atmosphere is possible | |
| Atex certification for -Complex earthing clamps with and without cord | |
| Atex certification for Electrical motors | |
| Atex certification for Electrical pump with integrated electrical motor | |
| Atex certification for Electrical fan with integrated electrical motor | |
| Atex certification for Heating cables | |
| Atex certification for Mechanical brakes | |
| Atex certification for Mechanical gears | |
| Atex certification for Phones and similar equipment e.g. walkie-talkies, head phones etc. | |
| Atex certification for Plugs and socket outlets | |
| Atex certification for Rotary valve | |
| Atex certification for Switches for fixed electrical installations | |
| Atex certification for Torch | |
| Atex certification for Extension cord with plug | |
| Atex certification for Cable reel | |
| Atex certification for Flame arresters | |
| Atex certification for Vent panels (for explosion pressure relief) | |
| Atex certification for Cable Glands | |
| Ex components | |
| Atex certification for Empty enclosures | |
| Atex Certification for Spark arrester | |
ATEX CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE MAP
Understanding ATEX markings
The Simple map below will help you in understanding various aspects of ATEX marking and also differentiate betwwen ATEX and IEC Ex markings
Eurocert - A Approved Notified body for ATEX
Eurocert is a respected Notified Body for ATEX approved by the EU competent authority
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