Explosion-proof equipment (EX equipment) includes electrical and non-electrical equipment as well as machines for use in potentially explosive environments, the construction of which prevents an explosion or a fire due to the operation.

 

Since the operation of such equipment poses an increased risk to people, property and the environment, the proof of conformity with the security requirements of the EAEU in the form of the EX certification is mandatory for placing on the market.

 

EAC EX certification

The EX certificate is an official confirmation that the machine meets the Technical Requirements for explosion-proof equipment in Russia and the EAEU of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan.

 

All explosion-proof equipment and machines, including those that contain EX components are subject to EAC EX certification. This excludes:

 

medical technology

devices which can explode when explosive substances and unstable chemical compounds are present

household appliances

personal protective equipment

seagoing vessels and barges, mobile offshore platforms and oil rigs

air, road, rail or water vehicles

nuclear weapons and nuclear research facilities

EX equipment is divided into three groups:

Group I - equipment for mines, quarries and ore processing plants

Group II - equipment for use in areas exposed to gas, other than underground mining

Group III - equipment for use in areas subject to explosion hazard due to dust exposure, other than underground mining

Each group is subdivided into three protection levels of the explosion protection A, B and C, as well as six classes of fire protection.

 

Legal framework

Until 15 February 2013, the EX certificate of conformity in Russia was carried out in accordance with the GOST standards from the Soviet Union. The GOST certificate was used as an EAC EX certificate of conformity. As a result of the coordination of the Technical Regulation in the EUEA between Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan, the entry into force of the Technical Regulation TR CU 012/2011 "On safety of the equipment for operation in explosive atmospheres" applies new EAC certification rules.

 

Since the reform, the certification of the explosion-proof equipment has been carried out exclusively in the form of EAC certification. The EAC declaration for the explosion-proof equipment is not provided.

 

Attention: The old GOST EX certificates are no longer valid from 15.03.2015 and must be replaced by the new EAC EX certificates according to TR of the EUEA 012/2011.

The Technical Regulations TR CU 012/2011 "On safety of the equipment for operation in explosive atmospheres" was adopted on 18 October 2011 by Commission Decision № 825.

 

The EAC EX certification in the EUEA is similar in many respects to the European System of ATEX certification according to Directive 2014/34 / EU or Directive 94/9 / EC. Nevertheless, there are significant differences. If you already have an ATEX certificate for your equipment, this can simplify the EX certification for the Russian market but not replace it.

 

The EAC EX certificate is required for the export of explosion-proof equipment to Russia and the EUEA and cannot be replaced by the ATEX certificate.

 

Required documents:

Technischen Unterlagen für die EAC Zertifizierung: Technischer Pass, Bedienungsanleitung, Sicherheitsbetrachtung, Druckbehälterpass nach TR ZU

information on the manufacturer

customs tariff number

technical passport

ignition hazard assessment for EX equipment

instruction manual

test reports

detailed product description

technical drawings

technical data sheet

ATEX certificate

In addition, product samples are necessary for the tests. The number of necessary product samples depends on the type of equipment.