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Ex-protective cover for smartphones - what's the benefit and what's important?

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Ex-protective cover for smartphones - what's the benefit and what's important?

Smartphones are indispensable in everyday working life - even where there is a risk of explosion. But: taking a normal smartphone into the Ex zone is grossly negligent. Nevertheless, the idea of simpl...

Aug 6, 2025 Ex tips

⚠️ Alarming rise in counterfeit ATEX devices threatens the safety of workers across Europe

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

⚠️ Alarming rise in counterfeit ATEX devices threatens the safety of workers across Europe

🌍 That's what it's all about Counterfeiting instead of safety: Counterfeit ATEX devices often lack technical designs or protective mechanisms that are essential for use in explosive atmospheres. Spark...

Aug 4, 2025 Ex tips

ATEX/IECEx quality management in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 80079-34

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

ATEX/IECEx quality management in accordance with DIN EN ISO/IEC 80079-34

Expert knowledge for manufacturers, developers and ex-managers Anyone who manufactures or is responsible for explosion-protected devices cannot avoid a quality management system (QMS) according to DIN...

Aug 4, 2025 Events

🧯 Seminar "Qualified person for testing in explosion protection according to BetrSichV (specialist knowledge)" - HDT, Essen

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🧯 Seminar "Qualified person for testing in explosion protection according to BetrSichV (specialist knowledge)" - HDT, Essen

Anyone operating electrical systems in explosion-prone areas must conduct regular inspections – and not just by anyone. The Operational Safety Regulation (BetrSichV) explicitly requires a "qualified p...

Aug 4, 2025 Events

🔥 Seminar: Ignition hazard assessment in accordance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🔥 Seminar: Ignition hazard assessment in accordance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU

Must-have for manufacturers, self-builders and maintainers of Ex products A thorough ignition hazard assessment (IHA) is not an optional measure in practice – it is mandatory. When ATEX products are s...

Jul 31, 2025 Events

🔄 New standard IEC 60079-18:2025 - What operators should now know about potting protection "m"

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🔄 New standard IEC 60079-18:2025 - What operators should now know about potting protection "m"

In July 2025, the revised IEC 60079-18:2025 was published – the central standard for Ex devices with encapsulation protection type "m". It replaces the previous version from 2014/2017 and introduces s...

Jul 31, 2025 News

Why your old ATEX-certified drill remains safe - and where the manufacturer's responsibility lies

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Why your old ATEX-certified drill remains safe - and where the manufacturer's responsibility lies

An ATEX certificate certifies that a device met the requirements of the ATEX directive and the technical standards in effect at the time of its first market introduction (the "State of the Art"). This...

Jul 31, 2025 Ex tips

🔄 IEC 60079-11 Ed. 7 is coming - Do end customers have to switch now?

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

🔄 IEC 60079-11 Ed. 7 is coming - Do end customers have to switch now?

Many operators are currently wondering what will really change for them with the new Edition 7 of IEC 60079-11. The answer is clear: for end customers, everything (still) remains the same. 📌 Backgroun...

Jul 17, 2025 News

New EN 17348 standard for ATEX-compliant extraction systems

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

New EN 17348 standard for ATEX-compliant extraction systems

Delfin informs about the EN 17348, a new ATEX standard specifically for industrial extraction systems in explosion hazardous areas 🔍 What's inside? Clearer zoning classification: New labeling for Zone...

Jul 16, 2025 News

Oil film detection as an early warning system - Why modern sensor technology is becoming indispensable in hazardous areas

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

Oil film detection as an early warning system - Why modern sensor technology is becoming indispensable in hazardous areas

Oil pollution on water surfaces not only poses an environmental and safety risk but also requires the highest sensor technology, especially in explosion-prone areas (ATEX zones). The EXD system from L...

Jul 15, 2025 News

⚙️ POSITAL launches explosion-proof IXARC encoders with ATEX/IECEx certification

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

⚙️ POSITAL launches explosion-proof IXARC encoders with ATEX/IECEx certification

Technically and standard-compliant certified encoders for Ex zones - a pragmatic extension in the field. Their availability from July 2025 makes them an interesting solution for modern systems. Certif...

Jul 9, 2025 News

ATEX certificate module B: Why this alone is not enough - avoid liability risks!

seeITnow GmbH, Jörg Brinkmann

ATEX certificate module B: Why this alone is not enough - avoid liability risks!

In practice, companies often encounter devices that are offered with a so-called EU type examination certificate in accordance with module B of the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU). But beware: Module B al...

Jul 4, 2025 Ex tips

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