ATEX Approved Valves | Fire, Explosion Proof & Hazardous Environments  - ATEX Select

ATEX-approved products from ATEX Select are specifically designed for hazardous areas that pose a risk of explosion due to air, dust, gases, or liquids. To ensure safety, these products meet the EU's ATEX compliance standard (directive 94/9/EC). 

As part of Valves Online, ATEX Select provides a range of high-quality, ATEX-certified valves, including ball valves, actuated valves, and accessories, suitable for fire and explosion-proof environments.

ATEX Approved HQ Actuators- With Unbeatable Quality

Our ATEX EXD rated range of Electric Actuators are specifically designed for hazardous environments and use with quarter-turn valves including ball, butterfly, plug valves and dampers with all the features of the HQ006, HQ008, HQ015, HQ020, HQ030 and HQ050. For use with all our ATEX Rated ball and butterfly valves

ATEX Actuated Valves

Actuated valves that are ultimately destined to operate in hazardous areas, are a serious business and therefore care must be taken to ensure that they conform to the relevant norms and approvals. All products in this section hold their own individual approvals but do not hold certified approval for actuator/valve build up.

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Hazardous Gas, Vapour and Mist Environments: ATEX Zones 1 and 2

ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 are classifications for areas at risk of explosion, like chemical or petrochemical plants. In these environments, an explosion can happen if a flammable substance, an oxidizer, and an ignition source are present together. The absence of any of these elements prevents explosions, which is why the lifting equipment industry has developed explosion-proof and spark-proof tools like hoists and winches for safer operations. Zone 1 is where explosive atmospheres may occur occasionally during normal operations, while Zone 2 is where such an atmosphere is not likely during normal operations but may briefly appear if conditions change.

Hazardous Dust Environments: ATEX Zones 21 and 22

ATEX Zones 21 and 22 relate to areas where hazardous dust is present, such as in flour mills within the food industry. In these environments, dust from substances like flour, sugar, and dried milk can become explosive when mixed with air. Zone 21 is an area where explosive dust clouds may occur occasionally during normal operations, while Zone 22 is where such clouds are unlikely but could briefly appear. The risk of ignition in these zones can lead to violent explosions, making it crucial to use spark-proof and explosion-proof equipment for safety.