Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres (ATEX)

Related directive

Directive 2014/34/EU

Target items

explosion-proof product (including the safety device, control device and control device requiring the safety function of device and the protection system or contributing to it for the device intended to be used under a potentially explosive atmosphere, and protection system and explosion risk)

Procedure

• document audit & review
• factory audit of main manufacturer
• ATEX Test (for gas and pressure, etc.) / risk assessment
• creation of technical documents
• certification marking

Period for acquisition

5 - 8 months

Documents required

application form, product specification & user’s manual, structure diagram, assembly drawing, related drawings such as circuit diagram, product photos (for front, side and important parts, etc.), design criteria of main structural part & strength calculation related document (if necessary), copy of business license, copy of quality system certificate & manufacturer’s quality-related internal documents (if applicable), manpower and status of facilities & equipment, copy of certificate of other institution (if applicable), documents proving the same type (drawings & statement of reasons - if applicable), and written oath of the representative (if applicable)