Maschinenfabrik Gustav Eirich, Hardheim, Germany, reports that it is experiencing growing demand for explosion-proof versions of its mixers which – in addition to blending of dry materials – are widely used for other tasks such as granulating, coating, kneading and dispersing. That is why EIRICH mixers are now also available in versions designed to comply with ATEX zone 20 in the mixing chamber.

 

For the customised ATEX design, authorised experts advise on the mixer from the initial design phase through to unit acceptance inspection for the finished machine. This inspection is carried out as part of an EC unit verification in accordance with Annex IX of European Directive 94/9/EC. Before each mixer is delivered, it is inspected by the expert from a notified body once again, with an EC unit verification certificate then used for confirmation of compliance. www.eirich.com