ATEX 114 and ATEX 153 certification directive
About the ATEX standard
The ATEX directive focuses on gas and dust explosion hazards and applies to all places where explosion hazards are present. ATEX stands for ATmosphères EXplosives.
Definition ATEX
"A mixture of flammable substances in the form of gases, vapours, mists and dusts, under atmospheric conditions, in which combustion spreads to the entire unburned mixture after ignition."
2 parts
The standard contains two parts:
- ATEX 153 (ATEX Arbo) (formerly ATEX 137) deals with the safety and health of workers in explosive environments. Embedded in this standard is the requirement for every company to carry out a risk analysis and classify hazardous areas into zones.
- ATEX 114 (ATEX CE) (formerly ATEX 95) covers all equipment designed specifically for use in explosive atmospheres. This equipment, due to its modifications or pre-existing features, will not be able to cause an explosion in a particular risk zone.
Safe workplace
Since 2003, organisations where there is a risk of explosion in the EU must comply with Directive 1999/92/EC referred to as ATEX 153 (formerly ATEX 137). From 2006, all workplaces must also comply with these regulations.
This means that:
- All safety risks have been mapped
- A zoning classification has been made
- All equipment complies with the regulations of ATEX 114 (formerly ATEX 95)
- The personnel have been trained and made aware of the regulations
Explosion hazard zones
Atmosphere | Explosion hazard  | Zone | Category | Protectionlevel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gas, vapour, mist | Continuous, prolonged or very regular | Â 0 | Â II 1 G | Â Very high |
Gas, vapour, mist | Regular | Â 1 | Â II 2 G | Â High |
Gas, vapour, mist | Sometimes, Very short | Â 2 | Â II 3 G | Â Normal |
Dust | Continuous, prolonged or very regular | Â 20 | Â II 1 D | Very high |
Dust | Regular | Â 21 | Â II 2 D | Â High |
Dust | Sometimes, Very short | Â 22 | Â II 3 D | Â Norma |
ATEX pneumatics products
Q Plus supplies a complete range of cylinders and valves suitable for application in hazardous areas. The products listed below have been submitted by Q Plus to KEMA Quality BV for assessment and have now been certified in accordance with the ATEX directive, 94/9/EC.
ATEX cilinders bij Q Plus
Available in class II 2 GD c T6 < +80°C and II 2 GD c T3 < +180°C
ATEX valves and coils available at Q Plus
Available at class II 2 GD c T5 +5°C
Products are the same
Pneumatics components are inherently highly explosion-proof due to the use of air. ATEX cylinders and valves are therefore the same as the non-ATEX cylinders and valves we supply on a daily basis. However, please note that you must have a cylinder, valve and coil with an ATEX mark (label) for the law. We stick this label on the product.
You must also receive a CE declaration upon delivery of the goods on which the supplier guarantees application in an ATEX environment. We can mark and certify this because Dekra Certification B.V. has assessed us and all our products for suitability for use in hazardous areas.
Please note: coils for valves are different
The coils of electrically operated valves are different because the connection between cable and coil in an ATEX coil is completely cast in. Thus, an explosion can never occur due to a spark between plug and coil. These coils must also be supplied with a certificate.
Prices
Because you simply buy the standard ATEX marked products with a CE declaration, we only have to charge you the extra costs for the marking and the declaration and the products are hardly more expensive than the regular cylinders and valves. The special ATEX coils are unfortunately a bit more expensive but the advantage here is that the cable is already attached.
Delivery time
ATEX products are standard parts for us, so most components come from stock. You can easily order via the website and have the goods delivered the next day.
