ATEX guide

Choosing equipment for explosive atmospheres means mastering a few key concepts. Our guide explains them simply, with the experience of a manufacturer on the market since 1963.

1. What is ATEX? Definition, directives and obligations.
2. ATEX zones: zones 0, 1, 2 for gases, 20, 21, 22 for dusts.
3. Types of protection: Ex d, Ex e, Ex i, Ex t, Ex p, Ex m…
4. ATEX marking: reading a rating plate.
5. Gas groups and temperature classes: IIA, IIB, IIC, T1 to T6.
6. ATEX, IECEx and international certifications: INMETRO, UL/CSA, TR CU.
7. IP and IK protection ratings: sealing and impact resistance.

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