From 1st July 2003, all the materials sold in the European
community to be used in an explosive atmosphere must meet the
requirements of European Directive ATEX 94/9/CE.
(ATEX : Explosive Atmosphere)

Directive application area:

This covers all types of equipment, be it electrical, mechanical,
hydraulic or pneumatic.
It concerns explosive atmospheres formed by gas, vapours
and combustible dust.
Conformity evaluation procedures depend on the type of material
and the area at risk of explosion where it is to be used.
For some device categories, it requires a control quality
assurance audit of the manufacturer by a certified body.

Classification of explosive atmospheres
See table in the PDF to be downloaded at the bottom of the page

Dust tightness: according to NF EN 60529
Download the table on the bottom left

The information contained in this document
does not make THERMO-EST liable.
Due to the possible development of norms and
regulations in force, THERMO-EST reserves the right
to modify the characteristics of the products offered in this
document without warning. For a detailed description of ATEX
products and of all our range consult our website
www.thermo-est.com