ATEX Zoning and Classification

Communicating and displaying hazardous areas, including the nature of zones, the zone extents and equipment classifications, is an essential part of the ATEX zoning and classification process. Varel Engineering Co. Ltd can advise a client on the right ATEX equipment that can be used in which ATEX zone. Electronic or electrical equipment of any kind that is intended for use in a potentially hazardous area must be ATEX-certified, as per the EU directive 2014/34. This directive is more commonly known as the ATEX 114 directive.

ATEX equipment is classified into groups and categories, which are indicated by the markings on the equipment. Hazardous areas are divided into zones based on the likelihood of a potentially explosive atmosphere being present. As specialists in ATEX and explosion safety, Varel Engineering Co. Ltd provides services where a hazardous area can be divided into ATEX Zones, and equipment can be categorized as per the ATEX zone and be Ex marked.

We provide:

• Identification and classification of ATEX zones based on risk level
• Developing Hazardous Area Classification drawing services using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software
• Assisting in the selection of equipment groups and categories
• ATEX Zones and Equipment Categories Training