Mike,
The issue of whether or not you need a Notified Body to approve your system depends on the Category or hazard level that applies.
Cat 1 systems need Notified Bodies or Approval
Cat 2 and 3 systems can be self certified.
The categories are similar to the old zone system.
Cat 1 = Zone...
I am in the process of ATEX certifying some mechanical plant via an approved Notified Body. It is expensive and time consuming. Don't be mislead about someone else's statement that if you already meet the other standards then ATEX will be easy. It isn't.
1st decide what Category ( Zone ) you...
I am in the process of ATEX certifying some mechanical plant via an approved Notified Body. It is expenive and time consuming. Don't be mislead about someone elses statement that if you already meet the other standards then ATEX will be easy. I isn't.
1st decide what Category ( Zone ) you need...
If you are effectively copying the pump with your own pattern parts then this is new equipment and after 1 July 2003 it may need to be ATEX certified.
In general, if a repair or modification does not increase the risk of ignition then it will be acceptable.
This is a very complex issue and...
ATEX equipment is generally not available from the US. You will be lucky to find many European vendors who can supply what you want.
Be sure not to overspecify. Traditionally everything is Zone 1( Cat 2 ) T4, if it doesn't really need to be then go for Zone 2 ( Cat 3) the certification is...