ATEX certification

The European ATEX product directive (94/9/EC) for hazardous location (hazloc) equipment became mandatory in July 2003. It is a CE marking directive, which is sometimes referred to as the 'ATEX product directive' or 'ATEX 100'. This is a two stage assessment process:

Services for the Automotive Industry

TRaC deliver a comprehensive range testing and computational analysis of vehicle components and full vehicles to meet the EMC and environmental qualification, reliability and legislative demands of the automotive market. TRaC have developed the capabilities to support our clients homologation needs, from assessing in-car entertainment and communications systems, validating the robustness of electric and hybrid electric vehicle technologies, virtual test track simulation of mechanical stress, through to full vehicle electromagnetic compatibility testing on our rolling road. Our testing, validation and certification give our customers confidence in product safety, product reliability, product interoperability and compliance with essential legal requirements before the product goes into service.

TRaC and BSI: new agreement launches unique Test/Certification partnership

TRaC has announced that it is to collaborate with BSI in offering an approvals programme for equipment designed to operate in explosive atmospheres. Together, the two companies have a depth of expertise, and global reach, that is unrivalled in the field.

Services for the Defence Industry

TRaC Military / Aerospace facilities offer modern purpose designed test chambers and equipment. All laboratories are secure and have electronically controlled access therefore ensuring confidentiality for all our customers. TRaC has invested heavily over a two year period to be able to offer test facilities which compete and sometimes better others in the industry. All Military test chambers are located on one site within a large secure compound.

EX-cellent CE marking

EX product certification for Europe is governed by the ATEX equipment directive 94/9/EC under the European Commission's new-approach (CE marking) regime and is one of several directives or requirements relevant to equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres. Manufacturers may also have to consider the design, documentation, manufacturing and quality system implications for EMC, machinery safety, electrical safety and radio/telecoms compliance before applying the CE mark.

Hazardous area classification and equipment

Zoning of hazardous areas

IECEx certification

Manufacturers of equipment designed for operation in hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres can simplify the process of marketing their products internationally, using the TRaC Test Laboratory and Certification Body services which are qualified under the IECEx System.

Services for the Medical Device Industry

From our modern and fully equipped, UKAS accredited laboratories, TRaC deliver a complete portfolio of services for medical devices and associated equipment, including Radio, EMC, Safety and Environmental testing to national and international product standards. In addition to this, the TRaC Approvals team can provide complete project and compliance management for truly worldwide market access.

Services for the Telecommunications Industry

TRaC delivers a comprehensive range telecoms validation and approval services to manufacturers of telecommunications equipment in order to meet the legislative, national and international product compliance and qualification standards required for market entry and safe end use. Our testing, validation and approvals give our customers confidence in product safety, product reliability, product interoperability and compliance with essential legal requirements before the product goes into service.

TRaC achieves IECEx qualification

Manufacturers of equipment designed for operation in hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres can simplify the process of marketing their products internationally, using the services of test house TRaC, which is now qualified under the IECEx System.