Are your mixers suitable for ATEX Zone Zero hazardous areas?

Citation

(2006), "Are your mixers suitable for ATEX Zone Zero hazardous areas?", Pigment & Resin Technology, Vol. 35 No. 2. https://doi.org/10.1108/prt.2006.12935bab.004

Are your mixers suitable for ATEX Zone Zero hazardous areas?

Are your mixers suitable for ATEX Zone Zero hazardous areas?

Keywords: Mixing, Environmental health and safety

Chemineer, who became one of the first companies to gain ATEX approval for use of its mixers and agitators in Zone Zero hazardous areas, can now offer upgrades to those needing to adhere to this important new legislation. Covering equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, Chemineer offer the very best upgrade solutions, based on well over 50 years of mixing experience. The directive applies to equipment that has its own source of ignition; is intended for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere (air mixtures); and is under normal atmospheric conditions. Mixers not complying with ATEX can be cost-effectively upgraded by Chemineer, who also have achieved ATEX Zone 1 for its XP, MR, HS and Greerco High Shear mixers. In addition to meeting the ATEX Directive, Chemineer's commitment to quality and safety has seen it achieve compliance with ASME-BPE quality, which demonstrates an exemplary standard for manufacturing high purity equipment ideally suited to critical industries. Chemineer also became one of the very first designers and manufacturers of mixers and agitators to achieve the stringent requirements of the EU's new pressure equipment directive – an important safety issue often overlooked by some contractors.