ATEX Certification, Hazardous Location & IECEx Scheme
Certification and compliance services for Equipment Used in Gas and Dust Explosive Atmospheres Across Europe and International Markets.
Where do you intend to export?
Canada
Compliance for equipment and machinery installed in both ordinary and classified environments in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) and applicable CSA standards.
AC&E North America is an SCC-accredited Special Inspection Body, authorized to perform field evaluations, including verification of intrinsically safe circuits, ensuring full compliance and smooth market approval.
USA
Certification & compliance for equipment and machinery installed in ordinary and classified Hazardous Locations according to NEC and applicable U.S. standards.
AC&E North America is an accredited Field Evaluation Body, authorized to perform on-site evaluations and issue certification labels, including for machinery installed in or designed for Hazardous Locations, ensuring full compliance and market acceptance across the U.S.
Europe
Ensure compliant access to the European Union for equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres.
AC&E, as a NANDO Notified Body (NB 3024), performs EU-Type Examination and issues ATEX certificates required for placing products on the EU market, ensuring alignment with Directive 2014/34/EU and applicable harmonized standards.
Worldwide
Global certification and compliance services for equipment used in regulated and hazardous environments beyond the EU and North America.
AC&E supports international market access through recognized certification schemes and alignment with local regulatory frameworks, ensuring smooth approval across multiple jurisdictions.
One-stop solution
Support for Applications
Initial guidance on regulatory pathways, documentation requirements, and applicable certification schemes for your specific product and target market.
First Assessment
Preliminary technical review to identify compliance gaps, applicable standards, and the most suitable certification route.
Type Test in Accredited labs
Execution of required tests in ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratories to verify product performance and safety in explosive environments.
Evaluation According to the standards
Comprehensive technical evaluation against applicable ATEX, IECEx, NEC, or CEC requirements, including documentation review and risk analysis.
On-site Audit
Factory inspection and quality system assessment to verify production consistency and conformity with certification requirements.
Certification Atex - HazLoc
Issuance of ATEX certificates for the European Union and Field Evaluation or Special Inspection approvals for the United States and Canada, enabling compliant placement of equipment in explosive and hazardous environments.
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.
Machinery & Plant Manufacturers
Area classification and classification reports, ignition source analysis and Potential Explosive Atmospher world wide compliance verification, through field inspections and tests.
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.
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.
Granulometric Curve
Experimental diagram generated after the sample material has been subjected to sieving or sedimentation.
Hartmann tube screening
Pre-test on the potentially explosive nature of industrial dusts in various proportions of air-fuel mixtures.
Layer Ignition temperature (LIT)
Measured by exposing a layer of material to a heated plate and determining the temperature at which combustion occurs.
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.
Dust conductivity
Conductive dusts are generally those that may exhibit more violent explosibility or require stricter safety measures.
Explosion characteristics
Potentially explosive dusts can be thoroughly characterized using the 20-liter sphere test apparatus.
Certified laboratories
Accelerated time to market
Worldwide Certifications
Inspectors located globally
Ex Certification Solutions
From ATEX in Europe to Hazardous Location requirements in North America and IECEx for international applications, AC&E helps manufacturers identify the correct certification path and manage the process to ensure safe and compliant global market access.
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.
Hazardous Location USA & Canada
AC&E supports manufacturers in assessing and certifying electrical and mechanical equipment intended for hazardous locations, where explosive gases or dusts may be present.
Our experts perform risk assessments, conformity evaluations, and testing according to international Ex standards to ensure products meet the required safety levels before entering global markets.
IECEx
AC&E provides testing and certification services within the IECEx international scheme, supporting manufacturers seeking global market access.
Our accredited laboratories verify product conformity to IEC standards, while our experts guide clients through the complete certification process, ensuring technical consistency between ATEX and IECEx documentation.
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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