ATEX CERTIFICATION

ATEX is the name commonly given to the framework for controlling explosive atmospheres and to the standards that electronic equipment needs to comply with in order to be used safely in hazardous areas. It is based on the requirements of two European Directives. The aim of Directive 94/9/EC is to allow the free trade of ‘ATEX’ equipment and protective systems within the EU by removing the need for separate testing and documentation for each Member State. In Great Britain, the requirements of the Directive were put into effect through the DTI’s Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres. ATEX is about enabling to trade within Europe. Its purpose is to establish a level of safety which is to be regarded as sufficient to ensure that national authorities would accept the equipment certified. The ATEX product certification process includes testing and assessment of a product with an ATEX certificate and report being issued for conforming product. Within Europe all explosion-proof equipment and systems fall under the ATEX Directive. This includes anything used within, or in conjunction with potentially explosive atmospheres such as safety, control and regulation devices and protective components, equipment and systems. Based on the characteristics of the facility, the processed or stored substances, as well as other factors, the work areas may be prone to generating explosive atmospheres, and are therefore bound to comply with the requirements of ATEX Directive 99/92/EC. This means that those responsible for the facilities must determine the level of risk and the precautions that need to be taken. The ATEX guideline has been in force in the European Union since 2003 and is applicable for pneumatic components among others. “The certification of our air actuator products was an important step. We can now supply our industrial customers with an alternative design for pneumatic applications in potentially explosive areas. If you are manufacturing products intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, you must provide assurance that your equipment will not cause an explosion during routine operation. Demonstrating compliance with the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC will provide that assurance. It is mandatory for these products to bear both the Distinctive Community Mark (the Ex Mark in hexagon) and CE marking before being sold in the EU. Gromarks Certification & Inspection Inc. arranges ATEX certification services in India & we are the pioneer company for the same. So contact us today for ATEX certification services in India.