Question about ATEX
Question about ATEX
(OP)
I have a pump client that is shipping pumps packages to Ireland (from US) and is asking for a standard TEFC motor for use in unclassified areas. Motor must be CE approved and meet European Machinery Directive 98/37/EEC. The customer has told me this Directive means compliance to ATEX requirements and motor must have ATEX certificate.
From what I have read, ATEX covers harzardous locations.
So my question is to thread readers with IEC experience, does ATEX directives cover motors used on unclassified area's?
TIA
Mac
From what I have read, ATEX covers harzardous locations.
So my question is to thread readers with IEC experience, does ATEX directives cover motors used on unclassified area's?
TIA
Mac





RE: Question about ATEX
http://www.bsi-global.com/CEMark/index.xalter
The link references both the machinery and LV directives, plus a few that I'm altogether less familiar with. The description of the ATEX directive should clarify the requirements for equipment for classified areas. It sounds like your customer is confused.
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RE: Question about ATEX
Remember 400 VAC 3 phase 50 Hz for Ireland.