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HAZARDOUS AREA CERTIFICATION AND COMPLIANCE

Navigating the process for obtaining the necessary Certificate of Compliance (C.O.C.) required for your product or system can be a complex, time consuming task. Depending on your target location for sale or operation, there are multiple governing bodies with differing regulations that have to be followed.

Our team has extensive experience with ATEX, IECEx, EN, ANSI and ISA regulations and the verification process required by each. Allow our experts to guide you through the process of getting the necessary testing for your designs and final product to receive the required Mark and/or C.O.C.

Atex Certification

IECEx Certification

CE Marking

Any product designed for use in Hazardous location environments to be sold and/or used in the European Union must comply with the ATEX Directive, or European Directive 94/9/EC. braeden can assist you with navigating the testing and certification process required for your product to become ATEX compliant through the following markers:

EN 60079 standard for Annex II of the ATEX directive on Essential health and safety.
CE Marking
EC Type Examination Certificate which is required for:
- Category 1 – Electrical and Mechanical
- Category 2 – Electrical
EN 13980 standard for Quality Assessment

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The IECEx standard is intended to regulate the international trade of Electrical Equipment designed for use in Hazardous (Explosive) Environments. The IECEx certification is recognized by 30 countries around the world and ensures your product is acceptable for sale and use in a variety of markets. braeden will streamline the approval process required for your product to obtain the IECEx certification by ensuring the following benchmarks are met:

• IECEx Test Report for compliance.
• Quality Assurance Report for the production facility as set forth by Operation Document OD009.

braeden will provide you with expertise to ensure your product receives the necessary approvals and markings for sale of equipment based on type of application and intended market location. ATEX, EMC, PED, and LVD are just some of the applicable directives for obtaining a CE Marking required for sale of equipment in the European Union.

Accredited third party testing is required to ensure your product meets the standards written or administered by ANSI, UL and CSA. We can help streamline the process for getting the necessary mark required for your product’s operation or sale in the North American region

SAFETY & RISK ANALYSIS

Safety Integrity Level (SIL) testing for any Functional Safety applications has become a daunting task in many industries. The regulations are vast and complex, not to mention different depending on which Regulatory body governs the country of operation.

At braeden, we employ certified engineers with backgrounds in ANSI/ISA, IEC and EN. Our engineers will assist your team with Risk Matrix and/or LOPA development to achieve the required PFD/PFH and RRF necessary for SIL assignment for your company’s device or systems.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Successful Project Management is vital to a company’s growth and expansion. It can be the determining factor in whether a business plan succeeds or fails. braeden's team of highly qualified professionals has wide-ranging experience in delivering on-time and on-budget solutions for our customers.

We handle everything from performing initial Gap Analyses to creating P&ID’s and BOM’s, Design and Product Certification, as well as, all the details in between that tend to bog a project down. We will work seamlessly with your team to ensure your business experiences minimal impact during the process to allow your team to focus on what they do best, taking care of customers.