What is ATEX version?
ATEX is the name commonly given to the two European Directives for controlling explosive atmospheres: 1) Directive 99/92/EC (also known as ‘ATEX 137’ or the ‘ATEX Workplace Directive’) on minimum requirements for improving the health and safety protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.
What is ATEX proof?
ATEX is an abbreviation for “ATmosphere EXplosible”. At the same time, ATEX is the abbreviated name of the European Directive 2014/34/EC concerning the placing on the market of explosion-proof electrical and mechanical equipment, components and protective systems.
What is ATEX material?
ATEX materials Processing and handling of explosives. Processing of powders with high specific surfaces (flour, dust) with low ignition point. Processing of compounds that might generate explosive dust such as in some plastic manufacturing processes.
How do you read an ATEX mark?
ATEX and IECEx markings
- Categories M1 and M2 are for equipment used in mines.
- Category 1 is for equipment intended for use in Zones 0 (gas) or 20 (dust)
- Category 2 is for equipment intended for use in Zones 1 (gas) or 21 (dust)
- Category 3 is for equipment intended for use in Zones 2 (gas) or 22 (dust)
What is the difference between ATEX and explosion proof?
ATEX and ex-proof classifications help manufacturers select and install equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres. ATEX is used in Europe, whereas ex-proof is used in North America and Canada. The process environment and properties of any materials that will be present need to be ascertained.
What is an ATEX zone?
So summarizing, ATEX Zones indicate how dangerous a potentially explosive atmosphere is. It also indicates whether the area is at risk of a gas or dust explosion. All technical details may be found in the video.
What is the ATEX directive 94/9/EC?
Compliance with the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC is a legal requirement in all European Member States. ATEX 94/9/EC will be replaced April 2016 with 2014/34/EU If you design, manufacture or sell any equipment or protective system intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres you will need to comply with the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.
What is the richtlijn 94/9/EG used for?
De richtlijn 94/9/EG, ook ATEX95 genoemd, bevat voorschriften voor apparaten op plaatsen met potentieel explosiegevaar en valt onder CE-wetgeving. In Nederland is de richtlijn opgenomen in het Besluit Explosion Proof Material, de (technische) eisen zijn vastgelegd in normen, zoals bijvoorbeeld in EN-IEC60079-0.
What is de richtlijn 2014/34/EU?
De richtlijn is op 20 april 2016 vervangen door richtlijn 2014/34/EU (ATEX 114). The 94/9 / EG directive, also referred to as ATEX95 guideline, contains regulations for devices in potentially explosive atmospheres and is subject to CE legislation.
What are the essential requirements of the ATEX directive?
The essential requirements of the ATEX Directive require manufacturers to satisfy a number of objectives. Whereas the old Explosive Atmosphere Directive manufacturers were obliged to observe only published European standards, under the ATEX Directive manufacturers can consider other options.