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European companies where there is a risk that explosions may occur must comply with European directives regarding explosion hazards. This regulation is known under the name ATEX, this stands for ATmosphères EXplosibles and it concerns the ATEX 153 directive and the ATEX 114 directive.

There are three principles that eliminate the causes of a possible explosion as much as possible

Prevent the creation of an explosive atmosphere by ensuring that no flammable substances and / or oxygen are present.
Elimination of possible ignition sources, for example via shielding and earthing.
The controlled admission of the explosion and limiting the consequences of the explosion via an explosion-proof construction, for example via flame arresters, pressure plates or pressure relief valves.

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