Since the implementation of the Atex Directive on explosive atmospheres (gas or dust), manufacturers have become accustomed to systematically classifying their operating zones according to risk (zone 22 or 21 for the powder zone), and to supplying the appropriate equipment in terms of Atex (category 2D or 3D for powders).
Atex classification within the process is also the responsibility of the operator, on the advice of suppliers. Within the process, given the permanent pressure of the powders, it is not uncommon for the Atex risk to be permanent (zone 20 classification).
In order to be able to respond to the most unfavorable environments in terms of Atex powder, Gericke, in collaboration with certified organizations, is able to offer its entire range of equipment (pneumatic conveyors, mixers, dosers, sifters, deagglomerators, sluices, filters, etc.) with internal Atex 1D certification (for zone 20).
Under the Atex (powders) Directive, only equipment categorized as 1D requires certification and inspection by an authorized body.
Gericke manufactures complete dosing, conveying and mixing systems. Industrial-scale trials can be carried out in our pilot stations using all our equipment.
