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ATEX Assemblies - a basic introduction

ATEX Assemblies – a basic introduction

Explosion risk assessment of assemblies can be complex. Assemblies may consist of equipment of different categories and be intended for potentially explosive atmospheres having different physical characteristics. They may also include parts other than equipment such as components and protective systems. 

CLP and testing of hazardous substances

CLP and testing of hazardous substances

CLP stands for “classification, labeling, and packaging” and determines whether a substance or mixture should be classified and labelled as hazardous. The objective of the CLP Regulation is to ensure a high level of protection of health and the environment, as well as the free movement of substances, mixtures and articles.

Need to store a technical file?

Need to store a technical file?

Happy new year everyone! Today we would like to present one of our services – storage of technical file. This is relevant for all manufacturers of non-electrical ATEX equipment and interesting read for all end-users of ATEX equipment. Following completion of the equipment design phase and completion of the ignition

Gexcon Certification is hiring in the UK

Gexcon Certification is hiring in the UK

Gexcon Certification Ltd is searching for a UK Certification Manager to lead the accreditation of Gexcon Certification as an UKCA approved body. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with legislative requirements and to see the latest technology under development by equipment manufacturers.

Hydrogen seen in the light of the ATEX Directives

Hydrogen seen in the light of the ATEX Directives

Hydrogen is increasingly seen as an important component of the clean-energy mix for a sustainable energy future. It has been identified as an alternative fuel that, if generated from clean energy or combined with carbon capture, usage and storage, could help bring the world towards a low-carbon society.

New guidelines for the ATEX product directive

New guidelines for the ATEX product directive

In November the 4th edition of the ATEX Guidelines was released. The guidelines are intended to be a manual for all parties who deal with equipment and protective systems in potentially explosive atmospheres and who are affected by Directive 2014/34/EU, commonly referred to as the ATEX Product Directive.

UKCA marking deadline has been extended 

UKCA marking deadline has been extended 

UKCA marking can be used now, but the deadline for applying the UKCA marking has been extended to 31 December 2024.

Next dates for open ATEX course - 18/19. Jan'23

Next dates for open ATEX course – 18/19. Jan’23

This ATEX course addresses all aspects of hazards associated with gas explosions and focuses in particular on mechanical Ex-equipment.

<a href="https://www.uib.no/en/hyschool">HySchool - Norwegian research school on hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels</a>

HySchool – Norwegian research school on hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels

Gexcon Certification is a collaborating partner in HySchool at the University of Bergen, a Norwegian research school on hydrogen-based fuels.

Ole Lund is the new managing director

Ole Lund is the new managing director

Gexcon Certification has appointed Ole Lund as new managing director after the resignation of Ivar Kalvatn earlier this year.