Surveillance audit 2023
28.09.2023In September 2023, smart-TEC and RATHGEBER Mindelheim, as the associated manufacturer, successfully passed the ATEX/IECEx/UKEx monitoring audit.

The smart-TEC quality audit checked whether all requirements of Directive 2014/34/EU and UKSI 2016:1107 (as amended) and EN ISO / IEC 80079-34 were met. Since RFID and NFC transponders are also classified as electronic components, all relevant protection standards in the ATEX area also apply to them. In addition to the pure product properties, all manufacturing, transport and storage processes are also checked and certified.
The auditor's conclusion: The quality level at smart-TEC and RATHGEBER Mindelheim is particularly high and there is a clear structure and communication within the company. In addition, there is a detailed and comprehensive quality management system as well as sound know-how among all employees along the entire production process. The auditor rates smart-TEC as a model company for a safe, comprehensive, consistent and structured ATEX process.smart-TEC produces industrial transponders for potentially explosive environments.
But where is explosion protection needed?
There are a large number of working environments where there is a risk of explosions occurring. In the chemical industry, oil and gas extraction and many other industries, flammable substances and gases can escape during production, transportation and storage.
In such environments, employees must be protected by comprehensive and safe measures. In addition to aspects of respiratory protection technology, electrical protection measures in particular are required to prevent any sparks with 100% safety.
smart-TEC has an extensive product portfolio of different ATEX-certified RFID and NFC transponders.RFID and NFC transponders for the ATEX area can be customized in terms of size, chip type, frequency band, mounting options, labeling and color. The right RFID and NFC transponder depending on the area of application and environmental conditions
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