{"id":20560,"date":"2026-04-21T06:31:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T03:31:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/?p=20560"},"modified":"2026-04-22T12:20:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T09:20:28","slug":"atex-certified-drilling-equipment-underground-mining","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/technical-insights\/atex-certified-drilling-equipment-underground-mining\/","title":{"rendered":"ATEX-Certified Drilling Equipment: Why It Matters for Underground Mining Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- ============================================================\n     SET MAKINA \u2014 Blog Post Topic 6\n     ATEX-Certified Drilling Equipment: Why It Matters for\n     Underground Mining Safety\n\n     SEO Title:    ATEX-Certified Drilling Equipment: Why It Matters for Underground Mining Safety | Set Makina\n     Meta Desc:    Learn what ATEX certification really means for underground mining equipment, which explosive atmospheres require it, and how Set Makina's pneumatic rock drills meet the standard.\n     Slug:         \/en\/blog\/atex-certified-drilling-equipment-underground-mining\n     Category:     Expert Technical Views\n     Primary KW:   ATEX certified mining equipment\n     Secondary KW: ATEX drilling equipment, explosion proof rock drill, underground mining safety equipment\n\n     BRAND SYSTEM (same across all posts):\n     Primary blue  #468dcb  | Dark blue   #1a3a5c\n     Orange CTA    #FF6600  | Body text   #2d2d2d\n     Border        #e4e8ed  | Light bg    #f4f8fc\n     Font: Open Sans (Google Fonts)\n     CSS scope: .sm-post\n     ============================================================ -->\n\n<link rel=\"preconnect\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\">\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Open+Sans:wght@400;600;700&#038;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\">\n\n<style>\n  .sm-post *, .sm-post *::before, .sm-post *::after { box-sizing: border-box; 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}\n    .sm-post .sm-product-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .sm-post .sm-related ul { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .sm-post .sm-cta { padding: 32px 24px; }\n    .sm-post .sm-cta h3 { font-size: 18px; }\n  }\n  @media (max-width: 480px) {\n    .sm-post .sm-zone-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n    .sm-post .sm-case-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }\n  }\n<\/style>\n\n<article class=\"sm-post\">\n\n  <!-- LEAD -->\n  <p class=\"sm-lead\">\n    In underground mining, the difference between ATEX-certified equipment and non-certified equipment goes far beyond compliance paperwork \u2014 it determines whether your drilling crew goes home at the end of the shift. In this article, we explain what ATEX certification actually means, which underground environments legally require it, and how pneumatic rock drills from Set Makina meet the standard in practice.\n  <\/p>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION 01 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">01<\/span>What ATEX certification actually means<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    ATEX is the European framework governing equipment used in potentially explosive atmospheres. The name comes from the French <em>ATmosph\u00e8res EXplosibles<\/em>. Specifically, it is defined by two EU Directives: <a href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/legal-content\/EN\/TXT\/?uri=CELEX:32014L0034\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Directive 2014\/34\/EU<\/strong><\/a> (ATEX 114), which covers the design and manufacture of equipment, and <strong>Directive 1999\/92\/EC<\/strong> (ATEX 137), which covers the health and safety obligations of employers operating in hazardous locations.\n  <\/p>\n  <p>\n    For a mining equipment manufacturer to carry the ATEX mark, engineers must design, test, and independently certify its products to confirm they cannot act as an ignition source in an explosive atmosphere. In practice, this means eliminating or controlling all potential sources of sparks \u2014 whether mechanical, electrical, thermal, or electrostatic.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-callout\">\n    <p><strong>Key point for procurement teams:<\/strong> ATEX certification is not a quality mark \u2014 it is a legal requirement. As a result, deploying non-ATEX equipment in a classified zone is both a regulatory violation and a direct liability exposure for the operation manager, site engineer, and purchasing organisation.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>\n    Consequently, Set Makina&#8217;s pneumatic rock drills carry ATEX certification alongside CE marking and ISO 9001 quality certification \u2014 a combination that satisfies procurement requirements across European, Middle Eastern, and African mining regulatory frameworks.\n  <\/p>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION 02 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">02<\/span>Understanding explosive atmosphere zones in underground mining<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    ATEX regulations classify hazardous locations into zones based on the frequency and duration of the explosive atmosphere present. Importantly, the correct zone classification determines which equipment category is permitted on site. Underground mining operations typically encounter zones across both the gas\/vapour group and the dust group.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-zone-grid\">\n    <div class=\"sm-zone-card zone-0\">\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-badge\">Gas \u2014 Zone 0<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-num\">Zone 0<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-desc\">Explosive gas atmosphere is present continuously or for long periods.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-example\">e.g. inside sealed gas drainage lines<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sm-zone-card zone-1\">\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-badge\">Gas \u2014 Zone 1<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-num\">Zone 1<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-desc\">Explosive gas atmosphere is likely to occur during normal operation.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-example\">e.g. active coal mine tunnels and headings<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sm-zone-card zone-2\">\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-badge\">Gas \u2014 Zone 2<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-num\">Zone 2<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-desc\">Explosive gas atmosphere is not likely but may occur infrequently.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-example\">e.g. mine roadways with intermittent ventilation<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sm-zone-card zone-20\">\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-badge\">Dust \u2014 Zone 20<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-num\">Zone 20<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-desc\">Explosive dust cloud present continuously or for long periods.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-example\">e.g. inside coal crushing or conveyor enclosures<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sm-zone-card zone-21\">\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-badge\">Dust \u2014 Zone 21<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-num\">Zone 21<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-desc\">Explosive dust cloud likely during normal operation.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-example\">e.g. coal cutting and drilling face areas<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sm-zone-card zone-22\">\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-badge\">Dust \u2014 Zone 22<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-num\">Zone 22<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-desc\">Explosive dust cloud unlikely but may occur occasionally.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-zone-example\">e.g. mine floor and general underground areas<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>\n    Indeed, coal mines are particularly demanding because they present <strong>both gas and dust hazards simultaneously<\/strong>. Firedamp (methane) accumulates in poorly ventilated headings while coal dust \u2014 explosive at concentrations as low as 50 g\/m\u00b3 \u2014 is generated by every drilling and cutting operation. Therefore, any equipment operating in these areas must hold certification for the appropriate zone categories across both hazard groups.\n  <\/p>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION 03 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">03<\/span>Why pneumatic drills have a structural safety advantage underground<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    The ATEX framework applies to all equipment categories \u2014 electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic. However, pneumatic rock drills carry an inherent design advantage in explosive atmospheres that is important for procurement engineers to understand.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-icon-row\">\n    <div class=\"sm-icon-card\">\n      <div class=\"sm-icon-box\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M13 10V3L4 14h7v7l9-11h-7z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h4>No electrical ignition source<\/h4>\n        <p>Pneumatic drills are powered entirely by compressed air. There are no motors, switches, contactors, or wiring runs that could spark, arc, or generate electromagnetic energy in the drilling zone.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sm-icon-card\">\n      <div class=\"sm-icon-box\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M17 8C8 10 5.9 16.17 3.82 19.49L5.71 21c1-1.23 2.33-1.89 3.29-1.22C10.3 20.93 10.14 23 12 23c2.21 0 3-1.79 3-4 0-1.66-1.34-3-3-3-.95 0-1.78.44-2.35 1.12.57-2.01 2.25-4.85 7.35-6.12L17 8z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h4>Spark-free mechanical design<\/h4>\n        <p>Set Makina&#8217;s ATEX-certified drills use non-sparking materials in all components that contact the work face, and apply surface treatments that prevent frictional ignition under normal and fault conditions.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sm-icon-card\">\n      <div class=\"sm-icon-box\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M12 1L3 5v6c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 9 12 5.16-1.26 9-6.45 9-12V5l-9-4zm0 4l5 2.18V11c0 3.5-2.33 6.79-5 7.93-2.67-1.14-5-4.43-5-7.93V7.18L12 5z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h4>Intrinsically safe operation<\/h4>\n        <p>Because compressed air is the energy carrier rather than electricity, pneumatic drills eliminate the most common ignition pathways in hazardous environments \u2014 no overheating windings, no short circuits, no static build-up.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sm-icon-card\">\n      <div class=\"sm-icon-box\">\n        <svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path d=\"M19.77 7.23l.01-.01-3.72-3.72L15 4.56l2.11 2.11c-.94.36-1.61 1.26-1.61 2.33 0 1.38 1.12 2.5 2.5 2.5.36 0 .69-.08 1-.21v7.21c0 .55-.45 1-1 1s-1-.45-1-1V14c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2h-1V5c0-1.1-.9-2-2-2H6c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v16h10v-7.5h1.5v5c0 1.38 1.12 2.5 2.5 2.5s2.5-1.12 2.5-2.5V9c0-.69-.28-1.32-.73-1.77z\"\/><\/svg>\n      <\/div>\n      <div>\n        <h4>Lower surface temperatures<\/h4>\n        <p>ATEX categories specify maximum permissible surface temperatures (T-class). Pneumatic mechanisms generate far less heat than equivalent electric or hydraulic systems, making temperature compliance straightforward to achieve and maintain over the tool&#8217;s service life.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-callout sm-callout-warn\">\n    <p><strong>Important:<\/strong> While pneumatic design provides an inherent safety advantage, it does not automatically confer ATEX certification. Therefore, the drill must still undergo independent testing and certification by a Notified Body. In other words, specifying &#8220;pneumatic&#8221; is not sufficient \u2014 the product documentation must show a valid ATEX certificate number and the applicable equipment category and zone.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION 04 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">04<\/span>Set Makina&#8217;s ATEX-certified underground drilling products<\/h2>\n\n  <p>\n    Set Makina manufactures a range of pneumatic rock drills and drilling units certified for use in explosive atmospheres. In particular, the two primary products for underground mining applications are the TIGER YT28 air-leg drill and the TIGER RD20 coal auger unit.\n  <\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-table-wrap\">\n    <table>\n      <thead>\n        <tr>\n          <th>Specification<\/th>\n          <th>TIGER YT28 \u2014 Air-Leg Rock Drill<\/th>\n          <th>TIGER RD20 \u2014 Coal Auger Unit<\/th>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/thead>\n      <tbody>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Primary application<\/td>\n          <td>Tunnel, mine heading &amp; stope drilling<\/td>\n          <td>Coal mine blast-hole &amp; drainage drilling<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Certification<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"sm-badge sm-badge-blue\">ATEX \u00b7 CE<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"sm-badge sm-badge-blue\">ATEX \u00b7 CE<\/span><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Operating pressure<\/td>\n          <td>6 bar<\/td>\n          <td>5 bar<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Air consumption<\/td>\n          <td>60 L\/s at 6 bar<\/td>\n          <td>54 L\/s at 5 bar<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Impact frequency<\/td>\n          <td>36 Hz<\/td>\n          <td>N\/A (rotary)<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Drilling diameter<\/td>\n          <td>34 \u2013 42 mm<\/td>\n          <td>42 mm<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Weight<\/td>\n          <td>26 kg<\/td>\n          <td>8 kg<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Shank size<\/td>\n          <td>22 \u00d7 108 mm<\/td>\n          <td>12\u00d713 mm \/ 16 mm<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Rock hardness range<\/td>\n          <td>f8 \u2013 f18 (medium to hard)<\/td>\n          <td>Coal seams<\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n        <tr>\n          <td>Key safety feature<\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"sm-badge sm-badge-green\">Spark-free, k\u0131v\u0131lc\u0131ms\u0131z<\/span><\/td>\n          <td><span class=\"sm-badge sm-badge-green\">Spark-free, lightweight<\/span><\/td>\n        <\/tr>\n      <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-product-grid\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-yt28\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Underground Mining \u00b7 ATEX Certified<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">TIGER YT28<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pspec\">Air-leg rock drill \u00b7 26 kg \u00b7 36 Hz \u00b7 6 bar<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">Heavy-duty air-leg pneumatic rock drill for horizontal and angled drilling in mine tunnels, headings, and stopes. Compatible with FT160BC\/BD air leg and FY200B oiler. Certified for explosive atmospheres.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">View product \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-rd20\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Coal Mining \u00b7 ATEX Certified<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">TIGER RD20<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pspec\">Coal auger unit \u00b7 8 kg \u00b7 2 kW \u00b7 5 bar<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">Lightweight pneumatic auger drill for blast-hole preparation, ventilation tunnel and drainage channel drilling in underground coal mines. Operator-friendly design with built-in safety systems.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">View product \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-yt24\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Underground Mining \u00b7 ATEX Certified<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">TIGER YT24<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pspec\">Air-leg rock drill \u00b7 medium-duty<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">Medium-duty air-leg drill for tunnel and mine drilling in rock hardness f6\u2013f14. Lower air consumption than YT28 \u2014 suited to operations with compressed air supply constraints.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">View product \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-ysp45-stopper\/\" class=\"sm-product-card\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n      <div class=\"sm-ptag\">Stoping \u00b7 ATEX Certified<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pname\">TIGER YSP45 STOPPER<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pspec\">Vertical pneumatic rock drill \u00b7 stoping<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-pdesc\">Air-leg drill for upward vertical and angled drilling in mine stoping operations, water structures, and tunnelling. Designed for overhead drilling where operator fatigue is a safety factor.<\/div>\n      <div class=\"sm-parrow\">View product \u2192<\/div>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION 05 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">05<\/span>Real-world application: Zonguldak coal basin, Turkey<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"sm-case\">\n    <div class=\"sm-case-header\">\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sm-case-label\">Case Study \u00b7 Underground Coal Mining<\/div>\n        <div class=\"sm-case-title\">Deep underground coal mine, Zonguldak Basin, Turkey<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"sm-case-body\">\n      <p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;margin-bottom:20px;\">\n        A deep underground coal mine in the Zonguldak Basin \u2014 one of Turkey&#8217;s most demanding mining environments \u2014 was experiencing recurring failures with electrically powered equipment in wet, corrosive conditions. Roof and rib drilling operations were causing operator fatigue from heavy machines, and compliance with underground safety protocols was being compromised.\n      <\/p>\n      <div class=\"sm-case-grid\">\n        <div class=\"sm-case-stat\">\n          <div class=\"sm-stat-val\">\u2193<\/div>\n          <div class=\"sm-stat-label\">Reduced unplanned equipment downtime across drilling fleet<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"sm-case-stat\">\n          <div class=\"sm-stat-val\">\u2191<\/div>\n          <div class=\"sm-stat-label\">Improved daily advance rates after TIGER YT series deployment<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#444;margin:0 0 12px;\">\n        Set Makina deployed ATEX-certified TIGER air-leg rock drills across the operation&#8217;s roof and rib drilling stations. As a result, the spark-free pneumatic design eliminated the electrical failure modes causing downtime. Furthermore, the lighter machine weight \u2014 compared to the electric units previously in use \u2014 reduced operator fatigue and improved safety protocol compliance across shifts.\n      <\/p>\n      <div class=\"sm-case-quote\">\n        <p>&#8220;The TIGER products provided by Set Makina allowed our teams to advance faster, more safely, and with less effort. They proved reliable even in conditions where other equipment had failed.&#8221;<\/p>\n        <p class=\"sm-quote-source\">\u2014 Underground Maintenance Supervisor, Zonguldak Coal Mine (identity withheld \u2014 public institution)<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 SECTION 06 \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2><span class=\"sm-num\">06<\/span>5 questions procurement teams should ask about ATEX drilling equipment<\/h2>\n\n  <ol class=\"sm-checklist\">\n    <li>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sm-q-title\">Does the product carry a valid ATEX certificate \u2014 not just a declaration?<\/div>\n        <p class=\"sm-q-text\">Self-declarations of conformity are not sufficient for higher-risk zones. Specifically, Zones 0, 1, and 20 require independent certification by a recognised Notified Body (NoBo). Always request the actual certificate number and verify it against the issuing body&#8217;s registry. Notably, Set Makina products include full certification documentation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sm-q-title\">Is the equipment category matched to your zone classification?<\/div>\n        <p class=\"sm-q-text\">ATEX equipment categories (1, 2, 3) must correspond to the zone in which they will operate. For example, Category 1 is required for Zone 0\/20, Category 2 for Zone 1\/21, and Category 3 for Zone 2\/22. Consequently, procuring Category 3 equipment for a Zone 1 environment is a compliance breach even if the product carries an ATEX mark.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sm-q-title\">What is the maximum surface temperature classification (T-class)?<\/div>\n        <p class=\"sm-q-text\">Different flammable substances ignite at different temperatures. The T-class of your equipment must be lower than the auto-ignition temperature of the hazardous substance present on site. For methane (firedamp), common in coal mines, the auto-ignition temperature is approximately 537\u00b0C \u2014 equipment must carry at minimum T1 classification.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sm-q-title\">Are all system components \u2014 not just the drill \u2014 ATEX certified?<\/div>\n        <p class=\"sm-q-text\">The ATEX requirement applies to the entire system, including hoses, oilers, air legs, fittings, and ancillary connections. In other words, a certified drill connected to non-certified accessories may still constitute a compliance gap. Set Makina can advise on full system configurations for classified zones.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n    <li>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"sm-q-title\">Does the manufacturer provide documentation for regulatory inspection?<\/div>\n        <p class=\"sm-q-text\">Mines are subject to regulatory inspection, and inspectors will request equipment documentation. This includes EC-type examination certificates, conformity declarations, technical files, and maintenance records. Therefore, ensure your supplier provides a complete documentation package and supports re-certification when required.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 CTA \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"sm-cta\">\n    <h3>Equipping an underground mining operation?<\/h3>\n    <p>Set Makina&#8217;s technical team can confirm equipment certification, advise on zone-category matching, and provide full ATEX documentation packages for regulatory compliance.<\/p>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/contact\/#action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request a technical consultation<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- FOOTER META -->\n  <div class=\"sm-footer-meta\">\n    <span>Published by <span class=\"sm-author\">Set Makina Engineering Team<\/span><\/span>\n    <span style=\"color:#ddd;\"> | <\/span>\n    <span class=\"sm-cert\">\n      <svg width=\"12\" height=\"12\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#1a3a5c\"><path d=\"M12 1L3 5v6c0 5.55 3.84 10.74 9 12 5.16-1.26 9-6.45 9-12V5l-9-4z\"\/><\/svg>\n      ATEX Certified\n    <\/span>\n    <span class=\"sm-cert\">ISO 9001<\/span>\n    <span class=\"sm-cert\">CE Marked<\/span>\n    <span class=\"sm-cert\">Since 1991<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- RELATED LINKS -->\n  <div class=\"sm-related\">\n    <div class=\"sm-related-title\">Related products &amp; pages<\/div>\n    <ul>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-yt28\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER YT28 \u2014 Air-Leg Rock Drill<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-rd20\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER RD20 \u2014 Coal Auger Unit<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-yt24\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER YT24 \u2014 Medium-Duty Air-Leg Drill<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/mining\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Underground Mining Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/products\/tiger-ysp45-stopper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TIGER YSP45 \u2014 Stopper Drill<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"https:\/\/setmakina.com\/en\/contact\/#action\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Request ATEX Documentation<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p class=\"sm-disclaimer\">\n    All ATEX references in this article are based on EU Directives 2014\/34\/EU and 1999\/92\/EC. Set Makina products referenced carry valid ATEX certification from recognised Notified Bodies. Certificate documentation is available on request. This article is intended for informational purposes \u2014 always verify zone classification and equipment category requirements with a qualified competent person for your specific site.\n  <\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In underground mining, the difference between ATEX-certified equipment and non-certified equipment goes far beyond compliance paperwork \u2014 it determines whether your drilling crew goes home at the end of the shift. 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