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Mark for ATEX certified equipment for explosive atmospheres<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A potentially explosive atmosphere exists when a mixture of air gases, vapours, mists, or dusts combine in a way that can ignite under certain operating conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX) cover a range of products, including those used on fixed offshore platforms, petrochemical plants, mines, and flour mills, amongst others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Europe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\u00a0ATEX\u00a0Directive 2014\/34\/EU<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0covers equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The directive defines the essential health and safety requirements and conformity assessment procedures, to be applied before products are placed on the EU market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In North America (USA & Canada)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The HAZLOC certification primarily concerns North America. It aims to control the risks related to explosion in certain environments. It comprises two elements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n