ATEX is derived from the French term “ATmosphères EXplosives”.
For a number of years Danfoss has supplied components to this business area, particularly in Europe. However, due to new, more restrictive regulations, refrigeration components and refrigeration systems now have to fulfil requirements for potentially explosive atmospheres, as specified in the ATEX directive.
The ATEX 94/9/EC directive is one of the 'new' European directives.
The ATEX directive specifies the requirements for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.