ATEX vs IECEx (2026 Guide): Zones, Certification & Differences

At first glance, ATEX and IECEx look almost the same. Both use Ex zones 0/1/2 for gas and 20/21/22 for dust, and since 2005 the technical standards are essentially identical. The real differences are [...]

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Inerting Explained: How to Control Explosion Risks with Inert Gases

Explosions are a major risk in many industries. Companies in the chemical, petrochemical and fine chemical industries in particular work with flammable gases, vapors and substances on a daily basis. In many processes it [...]

By |2025-03-20T12:56:38+01:00March 11, 2025|ATEX, ATEX Blogs, Explosion Safety, Nieuws|Comments Off on Inerting Explained: How to Control Explosion Risks with Inert Gases

Protection Method Ex p: Purging and Pressuration

In a nutshell, the Ex p concept (aka pressurisation) is an explosion protection method used in hazardous areas to prevent the ignition of explosive atmospheres. The principle behind Ex p is to maintain a [...]

By |2024-09-06T21:21:47+02:00September 6, 2024|ATEX, Custom Machinery, Explosion Safety|Comments Off on Protection Method Ex p: Purging and Pressuration