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Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

MDM PUMPS LTD specialises in tailor-made hygienic ATEX pumps using components machined from solid stainless steel 316L bar to give smooth, crevice-free internals, fitted with FDA-approved seals and hygienic connections. 

The pumps are built to last, and are widely sought after by the food, brewery, soft drinks, dairy and pharmaceutical industries.

The ATEX directive 94/9/EC entered in force on 01/03/96 and became mandatory from 01/07/03. It applies to all equipment (both electrical and mechanical) intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Where ATEX is requested our pumps will normally be under Group II, Category 2 or 3. 

 

Group II - Other explosive atmospheres

Category 2 Category 3

G (gas)

(Zone 1)

D (dust)

(Zone 21)

G (gas)

(Zone 2)

D (dust)

(Zone 22)

For equipment providing a high level of protection when used in areas where an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur

For equipment providing a normal level of protection when used in areas where an explosive atmosphere is less likely to occur

Assessment: Internal control of production and send a dossier to a Notified body

Assessment:  Internal control of production

 

Our ATEX pumps fully comply with the directive, and will be supplied with:

ATEX complaint motor

ATEX label

ATEX certificates of conformity, and

ATEX instruction manual (issue 3: 12/07)

The ATEX technical dossier (AT01) has been filed with Baseefa (2001) Ltd in Buxton, Derbyshire.