ATEX pumps - Equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
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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.
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Group II - Other explosive atmospheres |
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Category 3 |
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G (gas)
(Zone 1) |
D (dust)
(Zone 21) |
G (gas)
(Zone 2) |
D (dust)
(Zone 22) |
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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 |
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Assessment: Internal control of production and send a dossier to a Notified body |
Assessment: Internal control of production |
In addition to the standards used to comply with the Machinery Directive, the
ATEX pumps have been designed and manufactured in accordance with the
following transposed harmonised European standards: BS
EN 13463-1:2009, Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres, Part 1: Basic method and requirements. BS
EN 13463-5:2003, Non-electrical equipment intended for use in potentially
explosive atmospheres, Part 5: Protection by constructional safety
"c".
Our ATEX pumps fully comply with the directive,
and will be supplied with:
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ATEX complaint motor |
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ATEX label |
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ATEX certificates of conformity, and |
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ATEX instruction manual
(issue 4: 01/10) |
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The ATEX technical dossier (AT01) has been filed with
Baseefa (2001) Ltd in Buxton, Derbyshire. |
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