PIAB Strengthens ATEX Compliance with New DNV Certification
When you're moving powders, granules, or fine bulk materials in potentially explosive atmospheres, the stakes couldn't be higher. A single compliance gap can halt production, trigger costly audits, or worse — put your people and facilities at risk. That's why we're pleased to share news that directly benefits every customer relying on PIAB piFLOW® vacuum conveyors in ATEX-classified environments.
A Renewed Commitment to Safety and Quality
PIAB has received a new Production Quality Assurance Notification (QAN) certificate — DNV 26 ATEX 50668Q (Issue 0) — issued by De Norske Veritas (DNV), one of the world's most respected Notified Bodies (No. 2460). Issued on 24 June 2026 and valid through 20 April 2029, the certificate covers the production of PIAB piFLOW® vacuum conveyors with protection type Ex h, in full accordance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU.
Manufacturing takes place at Piab Vakuum GmbH in Butzbach, Germany, with PIAB AB as the certified manufacturer.
Why This Matters for Your Business
Uninterrupted CE marking on Ex-classified equipment. This certification confirms that our quality management system meets Module D requirements of the ATEX Directive. In practical terms, you can continue specifying and purchasing CE-marked Ex-classified piFLOW® conveyors with full confidence — no procurement delays, no compliance gray zones, no last-minute sourcing scrambles.
Third-party validation you can hand to auditors. DNV's independent oversight means the safety and quality of your conveying equipment is verified by a globally recognized Notified Body. When your HSEQ team faces internal audits, insurance reviews, or regulatory inspections, PIAB documentation stands up to scrutiny — reducing your compliance workload and de-risking your ATEX zones.
Protection for your people and your property. Ex h protection is engineered to prevent ignition sources in atmospheres where combustible dusts or gases are present. A certified production quality system ensures every piFLOW® conveyor leaving the manufacturing plant performs exactly as specified — protecting operators, safeguarding assets, and preventing the kind of incidents that damage property, people and reputations.
Lower total cost of ownership. Certified equipment means fewer surprises: fewer non-conformities, fewer retrofits; fewer production stoppages tied to compliance issues. For commercial decision-makers, that translates directly into predictable operating costs and a stronger ROI over the full lifecycle of the equipment.
Continuity through 2029. With validity secured until April 2029, procurement, engineering, and operations teams can plan multi-year capital projects and expansions knowing that PIAB's ATEX-certified conveying solutions will remain available and fully compliant.
Built on a Foundation of Trust
For manufacturers handling explosive dust atmospheres — in food, pharma, chemicals, battery production, and beyond — choosing conveying equipment isn't just a technical decision. It's a safety, compliance, and business continuity decision. This renewed QAN certificate reinforces what customers have come to expect from PIAB: rigorous quality, transparent certification, and equipment engineered to keep your operations running safely and efficiently.
Questions About Scope or Application?
Reach out to your local PIAB team for technical questions about the certificate or how it applies to your specific installation.
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