ATEX approval

Atmosphère explosible

The designation ATEX stands for the French abbreviation „Atmosphère explosible“. The term refers to two Directives of the European Union (EU), namely the ATEX Equipment  Directive  94/9/EC  and  the  ATEX  Workplace Directive 1999/92/EG. In Germany, the European ATEX Equipment Directive 94/9/EC is implemented in national law by the Explosion Protection Ordinance (Explosionsschutzverordnung / 11. GPSGV).

AHP Merkle can manufacture hydraulic cylinders according to the ATEX directive. However, the specific application must be considered in detail for this.