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Chemineer mixers meet Zone 0 ATEX directive

Edited by the Processingtalk editorial team Apr 28, 2005

Chemineer is one of the first makers of mixers and agitators to meet the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC Zone 0 for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres

Chemineer has become one of the first makers of mixers and agitators to meet the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC Zone 0 for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (named after the French: 'ATmosphere EXplosible').

This latest adherence to high standards gives additional peace of mind to any company using Chemineer DT, GT and HT mixing equipment across the many industries served, which include chemical, water, food and pharmaceutical.

ATEX Zone 1 adherence has already been achieved by Chemineer XP, MR, HS and Greerco high shear mixers.

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.

In addition to meeting the ATEX Directive, Chemineer has also recently achieved compliance with ASME-BPE quality, which demonstrates an exemplary standard for manufacturing high purity equipment ideally suited to critical industries.

This followed Chemineer successfully becoming one of the very first designers and manufacturers of mixers and agitators to achieve the stringent requirements of the new EU Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) - an important safety issue often overlooked by some contractors.