Guides and Papers

Please use the links below for Guidance on ‘Ex’, from a simple glossary of terms to our latest technical papers.

We also offer an online e-learning system for Ex called ‘learnEx.online’, basic access is free and the system also provides pre and post learning for our many courses.

You can access the e-learning portal by clicking here.

Whitepapers – Archive

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Guidance on UKCA for ‘Ex’

UKCA Product Certification for 'Ex' Products When will I need to use the UKCA Mark? Only UKCA Issued EX Certificates will be accepted from the 1st January 2023 in the UK for products that previously required Notified Body Certification.   What products will...

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EX Information Wallchart

Free EX Wallchart Large 'A1' UKCA, IECEx and ATEX wallchart Our  ATEX wallchart has been completely revised for the latest edition of the Standards,  charts and changes (as of April 2022)This IECEx and ATEX wallchart is packed with codes, standard and useful...

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ATEX Declaration of Conformity

The ‘Declaration of Conformity’ is perhaps the most important document in ATEX, it is what legally makes equipment ‘ATEX’ under the CE Marking Directive. Once the manufacturer has undertaken the appropriate procedures to assure conformity with essential...

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Competence for ATEX & IEC Design

Mandatory Training & Competence for 'Ex' Designers There have been many significant changes in the last 18 months that are relevant to manufacturers of skids and assemblies. This includes a new Installation Standard, new  or revised protection concepts, new...

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UKCA, ATEX & IECEx Schemes

UKCA 'Ex', The ATEX Directive and IECEx   European countries require CE Marking and ‘ATEX’ is one of the CE Marking Directives required if your product is in scope and is designed to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres (gas or dust). Many other...

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ATEX Quality Module Requirements

ATEX and UKCA Quality Module Requirements Any industry that processes, uses or manufactures materials that may give rise to a flammable atmosphere (gas, mist, liquid, dusts or even small fibres) may have a potentially explosive atmosphere. Where fuel and oxygen...

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