What does ATEX mean?

You need an ATEX scale when you weigh in an environment where explosive dusts or gases are present. Examples include:

• Weighing chemical powders
• Filling gas cylinders
• Applications in the oil and gas industry and on offshore platforms

Please note: there is separate certification for environments with hazardous dusts and environments with hazardous gases. A scale that is suitable for hazardous dusts is not automatically suitable for gas. There is some overlap, but the certification has different levels and really depends on your application.

If you weigh products that pose no risk of explosion, such as fruit, you do not need ATEX certification.

No, that is not necessary. A commonly used solution is to place only the weighing equipment itself in the hazardous zone, while the power supply remains in the safe zone.

The two are connected by a special cable with a barrier module in between. This module ensures that you can still weigh safely in the hazardous zone.

The advantage of this setup is mainly financial. Placing an ATEX-certified power supply in the hazardous zone is considerably more expensive. By carefully considering which components really need to be in the hazardous zone, you keep your installation safe and affordable. Would you like to know which setup suits your situation? We are happy to advise you.

For maintenance and repair of ATEX equipment, certified ATEX parts must always be used. This is the only way to keep the equipment safe and suitable for the hazardous zone. Otherwise, maintenance does not differ much from that of regular weighing equipment.

As with other scales, regular maintenance is important. It prevents downtime in your production and unexpected repair costs. You can also schedule maintenance in advance at a time that has the least impact on your production.

In addition, we can check your scales annually using certified weights. You will then receive a digital measurement report for each scale, so you can be sure everything is still weighing correctly.