ATEX Two Way Radios

ATEX approved two way radio equipment meets the European Directive 94/9/EC, and provides a safe solution to radio communications for potentially explosive atmospheres. For more about ATEX please visit the HSE website (See our Links page, or click on the 'Ex' Logo).

ATEX radios may be coloured blue and marked with an ‘EX’ symbol indicating ATEX certification. ATEX approved radios are manufactured to very stringent requirements and high manufacturing standards to reduce or eliminate any risk of generating the tiniest spark as well as heat produced by the device. Able to withstand explosive atmospheres, such as mines and other potentially explosive or hazardous areas. When working in these sensitive environments, often exposed to oil and gas, any device or action that emits sparks or heat could cause a dangerous chemical reaction. From the radio casing to batteries, everything has to be constructed for safety, AND only ATEX approved accessories must be used with the correct radio. ATEX radios operate at a lower output power and are normally IP67 compliant to protect them from dust and allowing immersion in water. 

The ATEX radio certification indicates that a radio is built to withstand explosive atmospheres, such as mines and other hazardous areas. When working in these sensitive environments, often exposed to oil and gases, any device or action that emits or cause, sparks or heat could cause a dangerous chemical reaction. This is why ATEX radios are particularly relevant within the process & petrochemical industries, and used in 'confined spaces'; often simply referred to as 'confined space radios'.