ATEX Certification

ATEX Certification is the official European approval that confirms equipment is safe to use in explosive atmospheres. Certified tools meet strict requirements set out in the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, ensuring they cannot ignite gases, vapors or combustible dust.

When is ATEX Certification relevant?

You need ATEX-certified equipment whenever maintenance or operations take place in:

• Oil & Gas facilities – refineries, offshore platforms, tank farms.
• Petrochemical & Chemical plants – areas with volatile solvents and gases.
• Energy & Utilities – biomass, coal and gas plants with combustible dust.
• Marine & Offshore wind – turbine substations, confined spaces, ship engine rooms.

For you as a contractor or safety officer, ATEX Certification means confidence that the tools you use will not create sparks, arcs or hot surfaces that could trigger an explosion.

Extra explanation / deep dive

The ATEX Directive divides hazardous areas into Zones 0, 1, and 2 (for gases/vapors) and Zones 20, 21, 22 (for dust). Certification requires equipment to be tested for:

• Ignition safety – no sparks, arcs or hot surfaces.
• Construction materials – suitable for hazardous areas.
• Marking – clear labeling of category and zone suitability.

Pinovo’s blasting technology is ATEX-certified for ATEX Zone 1 operations. Key benefits:

• Pneumatic drive – avoids ignition sources from electrical parts.
• Vacuum containment – no dust clouds released into the environment.
• Full compliance – ensures you meet EU regulations and client HSE requirements.

Products with ATEX Certification

• PiSys™ Vacuum Blasting Machine – ATEX Zone 1 certified.
• PiWalk™ – certified for blasting large surfaces in hazardous areas.
• PiPoint™ – spot blasting tool compliant with ATEX standards.
• PiCo Pipe™ – pipeline blasting solution for explosive atmospheres.
• PiHab™ – enclosure solution, designed for ATEX environments.

Pinovo’s ATEX Certificates

Pinovo’s blasting systems are officially ATEX Zone 1 certified under the European Directive 2014/34/EU. This means they are tested and approved to operate safely in environments where explosive atmospheres are likely to occur during normal operation.

Key certifications include:

• ATEX Zone 1 certificate – confirming safe use of Pinovo’s PiSys™, PiWalk™, PiPoint™, PiCo Pipe™ and PiHab™ in hazardous areas.
• Third-party verified compliance – Pinovo’s equipment is independently tested by accredited certification bodies, ensuring unbiased safety validation.
• Marking & labeling – all certified tools carry the official ATEX marking, showing zone suitability and compliance with EU law.

For you as a client, these certificates mean:

• Assurance that Pinovo equipment is safe to use in explosive environments.
• Proof of compliance when audited by regulators or HSE inspectors.
• Confidence that you meet international safety standards while performing maintenance.