ATEX certification
Basic principles of the ATEX certificate
- Explosion protection - ensuring safety in potentially explosive atmospheres.
- Classification of zones - Categorisation of areas according to explosion risk (e.g. zone 0, 1, 2 for gases).
- Device categories - Products must fulfil special protection requirements depending on the place of use.
- Compliance with EU directives - Conformity with ATEX 2014/34/EU for equipment and ATEX 1999/92/EC for working environments.
- Types of protection - Technical measures to prevent ignition sources (e.g. flameproof enclosure, intrinsic safety).
- Labelling requirements - ATEX-compliant devices carry special labelling with zone and protection information.
- Risk assessment & documentation - Companies must assess hazards and provide evidence of protective measures.
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