Atex & HazLoc, IECEx

ATEX Certification, Hazardous Location & IECEx Scheme

Certification and compliance services for Equipment Used in Gas and Dust Explosive Atmospheres Across Europe and International Markets.

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Europe

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How we work

One-stop solution

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Support for Applications

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First Assessment

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Type Test in Accredited labs

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Evaluation According to the standards

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On-site Audit

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Certification Atex - HazLoc

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Who we support

AC&E supports both equipment and machinery manufacturers in meeting international requirements, offering complete certification, testing, and inspection services for products and systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres.

Component & equipment Manufacturers

In the EU, equipment that may be used in environments with explosive atmospheres must be ATEX-certified. AC&E, notified body 3024, is able to support the equipment manufacturer, ensuring compliance and rapid access to markets.

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Machinery & Plant Manufacturers

Area classification and classification reports, ignition source analysis and Potential Explosive Atmospher world wide compliance verification, through field inspections and tests.

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Inspections, Testing & Verification

Our laboratory is a central hub for integrated services in compliance, safety, engineering, and forensic analysis. It enables complete, tailored solutions with advanced, constantly updated equipment.We support clients in defining technical standards and managing testing and certification for export — all through a single point of contact.The lab strengthens our certification services with on-site tests, simulations, and technical validation in areas like machinery safety, risk assessment, safety audits, and forensic engineering.

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AC&E Testing Laboratory

Thanks to our internal ISO 17025-accredited laboratories and a global network of inspectors, AC&E delivers reliable solutions, shorter turnaround times, and specialized technical support.

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Granulometric Curve

Experimental diagram generated after the sample material has been subjected to sieving or sedimentation.

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Hartmann tube screening

Pre-test on the potentially explosive nature of industrial dusts in various proportions of air-fuel mixtures.

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Layer Ignition temperature (LIT)

Measured by exposing a layer of material to a heated plate and determining the temperature at which combustion occurs.

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Minimun ignition temperature (MIT)

The test is performed by dispersing the dust through a heated glass tube—up to 1000°C—mounted vertically inside a heating chamber.

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Dust conductivity

Conductive dusts are generally those that may exhibit more violent explosibility or require stricter safety measures.

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Explosion characteristics

Potentially explosive dusts can be thoroughly characterized using the 20-liter sphere test apparatus.

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Why Working with us

Certified laboratories

AC&E laboratories, ISO/IEC17025 accredited by PJLA (Accreditation #113455)

Accelerated time to market

Faster certification process, significantly reducing the time required to make products compliant and ready for global markets.

Worldwide Certifications

AC&E offers globally-recognized certifications, ensuring products comply with local regulations

Inspectors located globally

Local support for audits and certifications, ensuring a fast service that complies with international regulations.

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ATEX Service

As a Notified Body (NB 3024) under the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, AC&E manages all stages of conformity assessment for equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres.

Our services include design review, type examination, quality assurance audits, and full project management to ensure compliance with European requirements.

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Hazardous Location USA & Canada

As a Notified Body (NB 3024) under the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, AC&E manages all stages of conformity assessment for equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres.

Our services include design review, type examination, quality assurance audits, and full project management to ensure compliance with European requirements.

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IECEx

As a Notified Body (NB 3024) under the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, AC&E manages all stages of conformity assessment for equipment and protective systems intended for use in explosive atmospheres.

Our services include design review, type examination, quality assurance audits, and full project management to ensure compliance with European requirements.

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Laboratory Testing

AC&E operates accredited laboratories (ISO/IEC 17025) offering certified testing services to support product compliance across international markets.

ISO/IEC 17025

AC&E is an ISO/IEC 17025 PJLA accredited laboratory, accreditation number #113455.

Internationally recognized

Our certified test reports are accepted by regulatory authorities worldwide.

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