ATEX Compliance for Mechanical Equipment
Under the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU), mechanical equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres must meet stringent safety requirements. This directive ensures that both electrical and non-electrical (mechanical) equipment are rigorously assessed, controlled, verified, and tested to mitigate the risk of becoming ignition sources. The ultimate purpose is to protect assets and human beings against the occurrence of explosion.
XEFRA’s Experience in Mechanical Equipment Safety
XEFRA LAB’s technical experts are proficient in conducting comprehensive testing for ATEX non-electrical equipment. Our laboratory specializes in testing of protective devices and systems, testing of equipment for EX-zones or testing to control electrostatic properties among other services. In our Laboratory we have tested for our customers flame arresters, pumps, valves, explosion venting panels, flameless venting systems, explosion isolation systems, and other mechanical equipment, ensuring safety compliance.
A potentially explosive atmosphere exists when a mixture of air, gases, vapours, mists or dust combine in a way that can ignite under certain operating conditions. Mechanical Equipment and protective systems used in such atmospheres should be assessed through specific hazard assessments to comply requisites of the ATEX Directive. This commitment involves controlling ignition hazards to maintain a secure working environment, which must meet the essential health and safety requirements.
The ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU demands that mechanical equipment to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres is approved for that purpose. XEFRA LAB offers in-depth guidance on the approval process, ensuring that your equipment adheres to the necessary safety standards.
