MZ Aspiratori has had its spark-resistant fans inspected by TÜV Italia srl, which, after carrying out the appropriate checks, has issued a Product Certificate. MZ Aspiratori can therefore supply these fans with both the usual Atex certificates, and also a Statement of conformity issued by TÜV Italia srl, acting as an external Certification body.
Atex certified fans are designed and built for use in zones classified as 1/21 and 2/22, and they are suitable for handling inflammable and combustible substances, in compliance with the provisions of the ATEX Directive 2014/34/UE.
Zones susceptible to gas |
Zones susceptible to dust |
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When the hazard is due to the presence of gas, vapours or mists of flammable substances, the European directive 1999/92/EC envisages a classification in three zones defined as follows: |
When the hazard is due to the presence of combustible dust, the European directive 1999/92/EC envisages a classification in three zones defined as follows: |
AREA 0 Not possible |
AREA 20 Not possible |
AREA 1 Fans 2G |
AREA 21 Fans 2D |
AREA 2 Fans 3G or 2G |
AREA 22 Fans 3D or 2D |
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