ATEX Certification

ATEX Certification is the official European approval that confirms equipment is safe to use in explosive atmospheres. Certified equipment complies with the strict requirements of the ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, ensuring that it cannot ignite gases, vapors, or combustible dust.

When is ATEX Certification relevant?

ATEX-certified equipment is required wherever maintenance or operational activities take place in hazardous areas, including:

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

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

Extra explanation

The ATEX Directive divides hazardous areas into Zones 0, 1, and 2 (for gases and vapors) and Zones 20, 21, and 22(for dust). To obtain certification, equipment must be tested for:

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

Pinovo’s blasting technology is certified for use in ATEX Zone 1. Key benefits include:

• Pneumatic drive – eliminates ignition sources associated with electrical components.
• Closed vacuum system – prevents the release of dust into the environment.
• Full compliance – supports compliance with European regulations and client HSE requirements.

Products with ATEX Certification

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

Pinovo’s ATEX Certificates

Pinovo’s blasting systems are officially certified for ATEX Zone 1 in accordance with the European Directive 2014/34/EU. This means they have been tested and approved for safe operation in environments where explosive atmospheres may occur during normal operations.

Key certifications include:

• ATEX Zone 1 certification – confirming the safe use of PiSys™, PiWalk™, PiPoint™, PiCo Pipe™, and PiHab™ in hazardous areas.
• Independently verified compliance – Pinovo equipment is tested by accredited certification bodies.
• Marking and labeling – all certified tools carry the official ATEX marking and comply with EU legislation.

For you as a client, this means:

• Assurance that Pinovo equipment can be safely used in explosive environments.
• Proof of compliance during audits by regulators or HSE inspectors.
• Confidence that international safety standards are met during maintenance activities.