ATEX
How we help you achieve a clean environment
Your all-in-one partner for industrial dust extraction
Baseline measurement
Our specialists assess the current situation and identify dust levels, risks and opportunities.
Tailored advice
You'll receive a clear report with recommendations and a custom solution that complies with your industry’s standards.
3D engineering
Our engineers translate the advice into a tailored technical design – fully aligned with your needs, processes and environment. From 3D drawings and capacity calculations to smart, modular solutions that seamlessly integrate into your production process. This ensures a sustainable and future-proof installation.
Installation
We ensure professional on-site installation – including the construction of ductwork and full integration with your production environment. Everything is delivered fully operational and tested, so your workspace is immediately safer and cleaner.
Service & maintenance (SLA)
With a service agreement, you maintain full control over performance, uptime and safety. Our service team is always ready – day in, day out.
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ATEX stands for ATmosphère EXplosible: an explosive atmosphere. ATEX locations are places where an explosion can occur due to atmospheric conditions. According to the ATEX 153 directive (1999/92/EC), employers have been required since July 1, 2006, to draw up and maintain an explosion protection document. This document is part of the risk assessment and evaluation (RI&E) and includes, among other things, a hazard zone classification of a workplace with an explosive atmosphere.
How do I prevent an explosion?
Three factors are needed for an explosion: fuel (combustible dust, gas), oxygen (air), and an ignition source (electrical or mechanical). Combustible materials can become explosively hazardous when combined with oxygen. The moment when the material develops into an explosive mixture depends on the dust/oxygen ratio and is unique for each combustible material. Within this, we distinguish a minimum and a maximum mixture ratio; the lower explosion level (LEL) and the upper explosion level (UEL). When the minimum mixture ratio is reached, one spark is enough to activate the explosion development.
They already have a safe and clean working environment
Your all-in-one partner for industrial dust extraction
Baseline measurement
Our specialists assess the current situation and identify dust levels, risks and opportunities.
Tailored advice
You'll receive a clear report with recommendations and a custom solution that complies with your industry’s standards.
3D engineering
Our engineers translate the advice into a tailored technical design – fully aligned with your needs, processes and environment. From 3D drawings and capacity calculations to smart, modular solutions that seamlessly integrate into your production process. This ensures a sustainable and future-proof installation.
Installation
We ensure professional on-site installation – including the construction of ductwork and full integration with your production environment. Everything is delivered fully operational and tested, so your workspace is immediately safer and cleaner.
Service & maintenance (SLA)
With a service agreement, you maintain full control over performance, uptime and safety. Our service team is always ready – day in, day out.
The above gives food for thought. How is the explosive safety in the production environment actually? What are your obligations? And what tools can you use? Fortunately, you can significantly reduce the risk of hazardous situations by efficiently and directly extracting combustible substances. This can lead to a less severe hazard zone classification or even the complete elimination of a hazard zone indication.
Central dust extraction for every industry
Kiekens provides central dust extraction as a total system. From source extraction and ducting to filtration and ventilation: we design, install and maintain a fully integrated solution. This is how we create a clean, safe working environment that grows with your production.
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