SX Range | ECAS Certification
ECAS Certification Now Available for the SX Range
We are thrilled to announce that the SX range of products has officially received certification under the Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS). This certification, regulated by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT), is a key requirement for electrical equipment used in hazardous or potentially explosive environments.
What Is ECAS-Ex Certification?
The ECAS-Ex certification is part of a UAE regulation aimed at electrical equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres, such as environments found in oil and gas, petrochemical, mining, and industrial sectors. The regulation, based on IECEx Rules (IECEx 01, IECEx 02), is governed by UAE Cabinet Resolution No. 23 of 2016. It ensures
that any electrical equipment used in hazardous areas meets strict safety criteria, making it suitable for operations in high-risk environments.
Scope of the UAE Ex Regulation
The ECAS-Ex regulation applies to two main categories of products:
- Devices Using Electricity: Equipment designed for use in explosive atmospheres, such as those used in power generation, distribution, measurement, and control.
- Electrical Components: Parts that form part of electrical installations, which cannot be used independently in hazardous environments without further certification.
Certification for other product ranges will soon follow, ensuring full compliance with UAE market regulations.