Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
This directive entered in force on 01/03/96 and became mandatory from 01/07/03.
It applies to all equipment (both electrical and mechanical) intended for
use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Where ATEX is requested our pumps will normally be under Group II,
Category 2 or 3.
Group II - Other explosive atmospheres
Category 2
Category 3
G (gas)
(Zone 1)
D (dust)
(Zone 21)
G (gas)
(Zone 2)
D (dust)
(Zone 22)
For equipment providing a high level of protection when used in areas where an
explosive atmosphere is likely to occur
For equipment providing a normal level of protection when used in areas where
an explosive atmosphere is less likely to occur
Assessment: Internal control of production and send a dossier to a Notified body
Assessment: Internal control of production
Our ATEX pumps fully comply with the directive,
and will be supplied with:
