ATEX

We bring to the market products with proven experience in extreme environments where flammable materials, oxidizing chemicals, salt solutions, acids, or motor and vegetable oils are handled. We are a supplier of top-tier ATEX products and explosion-proof equipment designed for high-risk environments. Power plants, the chemical industry, oil platforms, military bases, and refineries are just some of the areas where electrical installation and lighting equipment must prevent the spread of sparks and ensure long-term safety and operational reliability.

The ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU establishes rules for the marking of equipment intended for explosive environments. Each device must be labeled with a set of symbols that provide information about its safety features and suitability for a given environment.

European marking on ATEX products:

• Ex – Indicates that the equipment is intended for explosive atmospheres.
• II – Equipment group (II = industrial use, I = mining environment).
• 2 – Equipment category (1 = very high protection, 2 = high protection, 3 = normal protection).
• G – Type of explosive atmosphere (G = gas, D = dust).
• Ex – Confirms that the equipment meets explosion protection requirements.
• nR – Type of protection (e.g., "nR" denotes non-sparking equipment).
• IIC – Gas or dust group (e.g., IIC = hydrogen, acetylene – the most hazardous group).
• T6 – Temperature class (e.g., T6 = max. surface temperature of 85°C).
• Gc – Equipment protection level (e.g., "Gc" means high safety level).
• IP66 – Ingress protection rating (e.g., IP66 indicates complete protection against dust and strong water jets).

Importance of ATEX labeling

This marking is essential for the safety of industrial applications in explosive environments. Proper classification ensures compliance with regulatory standards and reduces the risk of explosive atmospheres.