Pofer manufacture screw conveyors for ATEX environments according to ATEX Directive 94/9/EC for the transportation of material or dusts with explosion hazard.
To handle certain types of hazardous materials , the European Community requires the manufacturer and user to classify their machines for categories according to risk of explosion .
For a quotation, please check with our technical department, providing all the details and information of hazard and room type. CONTACT info@pofer.it +39 0425 89000
Pofer is certified to fulfill demand according to ATEX directive for work in Zone 21 e 22 (Dusts) &Zone 1 e 2 (Gas, Mists or Vapors) |  |
Gas, Mists or Vapors ■ Zone 1 - An atmosphere where a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapor or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally. ■ Zone 2 - An atmosphere where a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapor or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for only a short period. |  |
Dusts ■ Zone 21 - An atmosphere where a cloud of combustible dust in the air is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally. ■ Zone 22 - An atmosphere where a cloud of combustible dust in the air is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for only a short period. | |
While for the following areas, an external body is to intervene providing full certification: ■ Zone 0 - An atmosphere where a mixture of air and flammable substances in the form of gas, vapor or mist is present frequently, continuously or for long periods ■ Zone 20 - An atmosphere where a cloud of combustible dust in the air is present frequently, continuously or for long periods. |
