ATEX compliance
July 1st 2007

Flotronic Pumps has taken its ATEX 94/9/EC compliance level even further with the recent award of Gas Group II C accreditation.

Already compliant to II A and II B standards, the company was keen to meet the more demanding requirements of II C which include more stringent anti-static regulations and the ability to operate in an environment where acetylene and hydrogen are present.

Independently ratified by notification body Intertek Testing Services, the enhanced certification required anti-static components which meet with EN 13463, the British Standard governing nonelectrical equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

Unlike Gas Group II A and II B regulations, Gas Group II C accreditation requires fine tolerances for all static generating parts regardless of whether maintenance and servicing are performed in line or outside the hazardous area. "Most Flotronic pumps can now be fitted with Gas Group II C compatible components where required," says Peter Wheal, Flotronic's chief engineer.

More articles from Flotronic Pumps Limited: