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Dinnissen Sampling Unit now ATEX certified
Dinnissen Sampling Unit now ATEX certified
We're proud to announce that the Sampling Unit has expanded its ATEX certification to cover a wide range of environments. This means that the Sampling Unit is now suitable for hazardous areas with explosion risks, specifically for internal zones 20, 21, and 22, as well as external zones 21 and 22. The ATEX certification, compliant with Directive 2014/34/EU, marks a significant milestone and highlights the unit’s reliable design.
This certification ensures that the unit meets the highest safety standards for dust explosion risks. The Sampling Unit can operate in environments with ambient temperatures ranging from -20°C to +60°C, while process temperatures can range from 0°C to +120°C. Additionally, it is capable of sampling products with highly critical explosive properties, making it a versatile solution for various industrial applications.
About the Sampling Unit
Dinnissen’s Sampling Unit simplifies the process of obtaining accurate samples during production, which is crucial for quality control. This intelligent unit automates sampling, reducing the risk of human error and lowering labor costs. Producers in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries use the Sampling Unit to collect multiple samples without interrupting production. This results in consistent quality and improved efficiency. Its hygienic design and easy cleaning make it an indispensable tool for companies seeking reliable quality measurements.
The Sampling Unit.
Proven and tested design
With over 350 units sold worldwide in the past decade, the Sampling Unit has proven its reliability and effectiveness in real-world applications. Customers can trust this tested and proven design for automatic product stream sampling, with hygiene as a top priority. The machine contains no dead spaces, has a minimal number of parts, and eliminates metal-to-metal contact risks, making it easy to clean and ideal for the food and animal feed industries.
The Sampling Unit in operation.
Extensive capabilities
The ATEX-certified Sampling Unit offers a wide range of capabilities, including various sampling carousels for further automation. Constructed entirely from premium materials, such as stainless steel 316 and food-grade plastics, the unit can be seamlessly integrated into existing installations, supporting retrofit applications.
Erik Peeters, Sampling Specialist at Dinnissen, highlights the importance of this certification: “This is Dinnissen’s contribution to ensuring safe food supplies for both humans and animals, now and in the future.”
Explosion-proof solutions
In addition to the ATEX-certified Sampling Unit, Dinnissen offers other machines specifically designed for use in explosion-risk environments. For example, our centrifugal sifters and Pegasus® mixers are fully compliant with stringent ATEX guidelines. These machines are not only optimized for safety but also for efficiency and reliability.
With this new ATEX certification, Dinnissen takes a crucial step in providing safe, reliable, and sustainable solutions for the process industry. Want to learn more about the ATEX Sampling Unit or our other smart sampling systems? Voor meer informatie over onze sampling units neem contact op met Erik Peeters via [email protected].
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