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Plant safety – Our top priority
In plant engineering, system safety is our top priority. It protects employees, prevents environmental damage and maintains productivity. When developing process engineering plants, we take all safety guidelines into account and exceed legal requirements. Our experts use modern technologies and integrate protective measures into every plant. Safety is an investment in the future of your company.
Safety begins with construction
Machine guideline 2006/42/EG
Our systems meet the highest European standards, in particular the European Union's Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (DIN EN ISO 12100 standard). During the design phase, we analyze all potential hazards and take the necessary protective precautions. Further guidelines for risk assessment are꞉
- Safety features: emergency stop buttons, emergency stop switches, and sensors
- Training and instructions
- Objectives of additional directives
- 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive
- 2014/34/EU Directive for potentially explosive atmospheres
- 2014/30/EU EMC Directive
- 2014/68/EU Pressure Equipment Directive
Protection against digital threats
IT security
As modern systems and machines become increasingly interconnected, robust cyber security measures are needed to avoid operational disruptions and unauthorized access. Our approach to IT security ensures that your production systems are secured by modern protective measures and comply with current legal requirements.
Our security concept is continuously developed to comprehensively protect your systems from current and future threats.
Working safely in hazardous areas
Explosion protection
Certified explosion protection for worldwide use in hazardous areas. For the European market, we manufacture according to ATEX 2014/34/EU; internationally, we follow the IECEx system to ensure maximum safety and reliable operation in industrial applications such as chemicals, food, pharmaceuticals, energy, and process engineering.
For North America, we design and build solutions compliant with HazLoc and the NEC 500/505 requirements, ensuring fully certified and safe installation in classified areas in the USA and Canada. Your Benefits:
- Globally certified: Explosion protection for international industrial plants
- Maximum operational safety: Fully compliant, standards-based design
- Economic protection: Reduced downtime and increased plant availability
Protection against aggressive substances
Chemical resistance
Many industrial processes involve aggressive chemicals that place significant stress on plant components. Our systems are engineered for these extreme conditions and provide long-term resistance to chemical exposure. High-quality, specially developed materials ensure reliable operation, protect personnel and extend the service life of your equipment.
Completed installations include applications with nitric acid, hydrofluoric acid, ammonium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide.
As a certified WHG specialist company, we implement all requirements of the German Water Resources Act (WHG) and the AwSV. We support you with full regulatory compliance, provide complete documentation and offer services such as recalibration of overfill protection systems – ensuring long-term safety and reliable plant performance.
Sustainable security
Regular maintenance and inspection
Essential for long-term safety and performance: Our service team provides comprehensive maintenance and inspection services tailored to your specific requirements.
Our services include:
- Preventive maintenance: Early detection and correction of potential issues
- Safety inspections: Ensuring compliance with all relevant safety regulations
- Continuous optimization: Keeping your system up to date and closing potential safety gaps
Maximum security for your system
Plant safety is a central element of our approach to plant engineering. We offer comprehensive safety solutions that meet the highest international standards. We focus clearly on machinery directives, IT security and explosion protection. Our systems not only protect your employees and production capacities, they also safeguard your long-term investment.
Personalized advice from our experts
Contact us to learn more about plant safety and to find the ideal solution for your requirements. Our experienced team is always available to provide advice and support. We will accompany you from the initial idea to the long-term maintenance of your plant.
Frequently asked questions
Which international explosion protection requirements apply (ATEX, IECEx, HazLoc)?
In Europe, explosion protection follows ATEX 2014/34/EU; internationally, it is based on the IECEx system; and in North America, on HazLoc requirements according to NEC 500/505. Our systems are engineered to meet all relevant international explosion protection standards, ensuring safe and compliant operation in hazardous areas worldwide.
What does the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC require in the design of industrial plants?
The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC requires a safe design supported by a comprehensive risk assessment in accordance with DIN EN ISO 12100. This includes CE conformity, complete technical documentation, operating instructions, integrated safety functions and compliance with additional regulations such as the Low Voltage, EMC and Pressure Equipment Directives. Our systems meet all requirements for safe, compliant commissioning.
Which steps are included in a professional risk analysis for process engineering plants?
A complete risk analysis includes:
- Identification of all hazards (mechanical, electrical, chemical, explosive)
- Risk evaluation according to recognized standards
- Definition of protective measures: design-related, control-related, and organizational
- Documentation for CE, ATEX, IECEx or HazLoc compliance
- Development of testing, maintenance, and safety concepts
This ensures maximum plant safety, full regulatory compliance, and reliable long-term operation of your system.