ATEX ALERT
November 1st 2003 An explanatory publication has been compiled by Hoerbiger-Origa on how pneumatic systems are affected by the new atex 95 directive on explosive atmospheres, that replaced atex 100a in July 2003.
Under the new regime, responsibility for safety of newly built plant with potentially explosive atmospheres no longer lies only with the manufacturer of explosion-proof equipment, but also with the builders and operators of the plant.
The guide provides an overview of the classification of machinery types and environment types as defined in atex 95, and of the markings used to signify levels of safety and forms a good introduction to the subject. More articles from Hoerbiger-Origa Ltd: | 
