What does the acronym ATEX stand for?
What does the acronym ATEX stand for?
“ATEX” is an abbreviation for the ATEX Directive and is short for “Atmospheres Explosibles”. It is a set of European Union regulations that are designed to ensure the safety of products being used in explosive environments.
What is ATEX Group?
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 does the ATEX prefix mean?
The ATEX code is an alphanumeric string that denotes the certification achieved by the product along with the environment and conditions it is suitable for. Products may carry more than one suffix for the same prefix which allows definition of applicability for different environments, for example Gas and Dust hazards.
Do you need Atex for Class 1 Div 2?
But ATEX documentation alone is not sufficient for IECEx QA audits are the same for both IECEx and ATEX. So as a Power Supply manufacturer which provides solution globally, it is our responsibility to provide the ease of mind for customer in their design and planning for equipment for Class 1 Div 2, ATEX and IECEx requirement.
When to use ATEX certification for electrical equipment?
Mark for ATEX certified electrical equipment for explosive atmospheres. As of July 2003, organisations in the EU must follow the directives to protect employees from explosion risk in areas with an explosive atmosphere. There are two ATEX directives (one for the manufacturer and one for the user of the equipment):
Where does the ATEX Zone classification come from?
ATEX classifications are in zones, derived from the US ‘HAZLOC’ standard. They combine the ‘Class’ area classification and the ‘Division’ likelihood of explosive substance presence. It subdivides powders and dust from gases and vapors.
What kind of equipment falls under the ATEX directive?
In addition to the equipment groups that fall under the ATEX directive, equipment is also assigned to a specific equipment category in line with the EN 60079 series of standards and the subsequent area of application. Non-electrical equipment is also subject to the requirements defined by the ATEX explosion protection directive.