Hi Werd54,
I don't know any ATEX NB that have testing offices in Houston.
However, you can fing MET lab and TUV in Austin.
Also, Intertek has office in Dallas.
However, I don't think that choosing an ATEX notified body based on their location/proximity is nescessary the best decision. :-)...
Hi,
the manufacturer should get in touch with a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL).
For a list of NRTL see https://www.osha.gov/dts/otpca/nrtl/
IECEx (or ATEX) certifcation will not give you an AEx marking.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Cheers
Vincent
Hi Machnisit360,
May I ask, is the lead threaded? and Is this a gas detector certified Ex d by your client?
The degree of quality control is depended on the gas detector ATEX category. The European standard for quality control is EN 13980:2002 (until 25/05/2014) and your client may have to...
Hi Machinist360,
This are good question that to answer I would need some clarification:
What is this part? Do you know what equipment group this part will be used into? Is this part of a mechanical or electrical equipment?
Has your client express additional requirement?
Vincent
Hi Bangrod,
In Europe I suggest that you look at the list provided at http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies/european-standards/harmonised-standards/equipment-explosive-atmosphere/index_en.htm
for IEC Ex certification, the IECEx website.
For mechanical equipment I would look at the 13463...
Hi,
If the temperature class requirement is T3, you just can't have any surface exceeding 200 deg C. They might be some exception but that would require proper testing to see if the surface is ignition capable.
Regardless, I certainly would not recommend to have any surface exceeding 200 deg...
Hi Ty,
If this is a equipment intended for the EU market, to do a risk assessment on an ATEX equipment, you should use a standard such as EN 1127-1:2011.
Also, you may have to consider:
EN 15198:2007 Methodology for the risk assessment of non-electrical equipment and components for intended...
