The new ATEX Directive currently in place within the EU was mandatory as of 1st July 2003. Procedures for the design, manufacture and verification of products are to be approved by a notified body ( i.e Baseefa 2000) and all equipment conforming to the new directive will feature CE and EX marking.
The new ATEX Directive currently in place within the EU was mandatory as of 1st July 2003. Procedures for the design, manufacture and verification of products are to be approved by a notified body ( i.e Baseefa 2000) and all equipment conforming to the new directive will feature CE and EX marking.
ZONE 0
An area in which an explosive atomsphere is constantly present, or present for long periods. (Roughly more than 1,000 hours / year)
An area in which an explosive atomsphere is likely to occur in normal operation. (Rougly 10 hours or more / year, but less than zone 0)
ZONE 1
ZONE 2
An area in which an explosive atomsphere is not likely to occur in normal operation. (Rougly less than 10 hours or more / year