Disclaimer
Advisory nature of content
The content on this microsite has been prepared with great care and is based on professional experience, recognised standards and continuously updated knowledge. The professional domain covered includes ATEX classification, zone determination for dust and gas atmospheres, explosion protection and the certification of industrial vacuum equipment for zones 1, 2, 21 and 22 as well as corresponding combined zones. The content is advisory in nature and cannot replace qualified technical or legal advice tailored to your specific installation, process or zone classification.
Specifically regarding ATEX environments
Incorrect decisions in ATEX-classified environments can have serious safety consequences, including risk of ignition, explosion and personal injury. Selection of equipment, zone determination and documentation is a responsibility that rests with the owner of the facility and the designated ATEX officer. We provide knowledge and recommendations that can form part of the decision basis, but the final assessment and formal approval must always be carried out by qualified professionals with knowledge of the specific installation.
Before decisions are made regarding the purchase, installation or operation of equipment in explosive atmospheres, we recommend obtaining verified documentation in the form of ATEX certificates from a notified body, technical data sheets from the manufacturer and a specific risk assessment of the zone in question.
Limitation of liability
Particulair accepts no responsibility for decisions made solely on the basis of the content published here. Standards, directives and technical requirements are updated continuously, and we always recommend verifying current requirements with the relevant authorities, notified bodies or advisers before a decision is made.
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The Particulair team