ATEX & Hazardous Area Container Systems
Certified container systems engineered for operation in ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous environments.
What is an ATEX Container System?
An ATEX container system is an ISO-based technical container engineered for installation and operation in potentially explosive atmospheres, in accordance with EU ATEX Directives and applicable European standards.
Such systems integrate structurally verified container modifications, certified Ex electrical equipment, ventilation and explosion risk mitigation measures into a single engineered solution designed for Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous environments.
Explosion Risk & Hazard Area Engineering
Containers deployed in hazardous areas must be engineered for controlled risk, not adapted after installation.
Operation in ATEX-classified zones requires structured analysis of explosive atmospheres, ignition source control and certified equipment integration. Structural design, electrical systems and ventilation must work as a single engineered system.
Our ATEX engineering framework addresses:
- Zone 1 and Zone 2 design criteria
- Equipment category alignment (2G / 3G)
- Ignition source elimination and control
- Explosion risk mitigation strategy
- Certified Ex electrical and HVAC integration
- Earthing, bonding and static discharge control
- Ventilation and pressure management concepts
Each system is engineered to match the defined hazardous area classification and operational duty cycle.
ATEX Engineering Capabilities
Our ATEX engineering scope includes:
- Engineering support for ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 installations
- Certified EX electrical systems
- ATEX-compliant HVAC and ventilation solutions
- Structural adaptations for hazardous environments
- Compliance documentation and authority coordination
Integrated Structural & Electrical Engineering
Unlike standard container suppliers, POLKONT combines structural verification, certified modification processes and ATEX-compliant electrical integration within one coordinated engineering framework.
This integrated approach reduces certification risk and ensures full technical consistency between structural and electrical systems.
Compliance & Documentation
We support projects requiring structured compliance documentation packages, authority coordination and certification processes in regulated industrial environments.
Engineering documentation may include:
- Technical design documentation
- Structural verification reports
- Electrical system documentation
- Compliance declarations
- Support during authority review procedures
Applicable Standards and Regulatory Framework
Depending on project scope, hazardous area classification and authority requirements, POLKONT ATEX container systems are engineered and delivered with consideration of applicable European directives and harmonised standards, which may include:
- ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU – applicable to certified equipment and components integrated within container systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
- ATEX Directive 1999/92/EC – relevant to hazardous area classification and operating conditions defining system requirements
- EN 60079 series – applicable to certified Ex electrical equipment installed and integrated within container systems
- CSC Convention – structural compliance of ISO containers following modification
- Project-specific national regulations and authority requirements
Our engineering approach integrates container structural design, integration of certified Ex equipment, explosion risk control measures defined by the project, and documented compliance procedures aligned with project-specific hazardous area classification.
Typical Applications of ATEX Container Systems
ATEX container systems engineered by POLKONT are typically deployed in applications such as:
- Hazardous material storage and handling
- Energy and renewable infrastructure maintenance
- Gas and oil processing facilities
- Chemical production and industrial plants
- Fire-rated and explosion-risk controlled environments
CASE STUDY
Industrial Chemical Storage ATEX Container
ATEX-compliant chemical storage container developed for safe indoor deployment within active industrial production facility, including integrated ventilation, gas detection and spill containment systems.
Engineering Process for ATEX Projects
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Hazard Assessment & Project Definition
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Certified Engineering & Controlled Modification
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Documentation & Authority Support
Technical Consultation for ATEX Projects
If your project involves hazardous area classification or ATEX compliance requirements, our engineering team can support the full technical integration process.
Project scope, equipment integration and documentation requirements are defined individually.
Selected Applications
Certified and engineered container systems designed for explosive atmospheres, fire-rated applications and controlled hazardous material storage.
Wind Farm Maintenance Storage Unit
ATEX-certified storage unit designed for maintenance operations in renewable energy infrastructure environments.
Fire-Rated Gas Suppression Container
Rooftop-mounted fire-rated container for gas suppression systems, engineered for structural verification, fire classification and hazardous area compliance.
Chemical Storage Unit for Production
Industrial hazardous materials storage system engineered for regulatory compliance, fire safety and controlled operational conditions.
ATEX Container Systems – Questions & Answers
Are POLKONT ATEX container systems certified?
POLKONT delivers engineered container systems with certified ATEX equipment integrated in accordance with applicable directives and project-specific requirements. The scope of certification and documentation is defined individually based on hazardous area classification and authority expectations.
Which hazardous zones are supported?
Container systems can be prepared for installation and operation in ATEX Zone 1 and Zone 2 environments, depending on project definition and equipment selection.
What type of ATEX-certified equipment can be integrated into container systems?
Depending on project scope, POLKONT integrates certified ATEX equipment supplied by approved manufacturers, which may include:
– Ex-rated lighting systems
– Ventilation and air extraction units
– Heating units and anti-condensation systems
– Gas detection and safety sensors
– Electrical cabinets and control panels
– Monitoring and CCTV systems
– Air conditioning and climate control units
– Power distribution and connection interfaces
All equipment is installed in accordance with manufacturer documentation and project compliance requirements.
Does POLKONT design ATEX electrical installations?
POLKONT does not manufacture or certify ATEX electrical equipment. Certified Ex devices are supplied by approved manufacturers and integrated within container systems as part of a defined engineering and installation scope.
Can ATEX containers be CSC recertified after modification?
Yes. Structural modifications can be engineered, verified and documented to support CSC recertification, where required by the project.
Are ATEX container systems delivered as complete units?
Container systems may be delivered as fully integrated, deployment-ready units or as defined scopes of structural modification and equipment integration, depending on project requirements.