Hello
I have this problem.
I am about to purchase a twin screw feeder to be situated in a Zone 1 area.
The feeder is for pharmaceutical powders, therefore low tolerences, high Ra value on surface finish etc.
The motor itself on the feeder will already be ATEX approved.
The problem is the...
Correct the ATEX directive only applies to countrys with in the EU. I have had past experience with companys situated outside the EU but owned by large pharmaceutical companys in the EU, therefore adopting there rules and regs, and demanding ATEX certification.
So be careful always check. There...
I have a ATEX certified Motor being situated in a Zone 1 Hazardous area.
I require an inverter to make the moter twin speed.
The invertor will be in a IP65 rated panel in safe area.
Does the inverter need to be ATEX approved.?
If the inverter is not ATEX approved will it void the motors...
All electrical equipment being placed in Hazardous area must be ATEX certified as from the 01 July this is mandatory.
You will be required to put together a risk asessment analysis and maybe a technical dossier depending on the zone of the area.
If Zone 1 the technical dossier will need to be...
