Safe and Certified Production Lines for Zone 1 and Zone 2 Environments
For companies operating in production areas containing explosive gases, vapors, or dust, it is vital that filling machines comply with ATEX directives and are Exproof (flameproof). Midas Makina offers certified and safe filling systems designed for these special conditions.
What Are ATEX and Exproof?
ATEX is the European Union regulation defined for explosive atmospheres. Exproof (Explosion Proof) refers to equipment manufactured in compliance with this regulation and protected against explosion risks.
These two concepts are directly related. Exproof machines are manufactured and certified according to ATEX directives.
Zone Classifications
According to the duration and frequency of an explosive atmosphere, environments are classified as follows:
Zone 0 / Zone 20: Continuous presence of explosive gas or dust
Zone 1 / Zone 21: Explosive atmosphere occurring occasionally
Zone 2 / Zone 22: Explosive atmosphere occurring only under abnormal conditions such as malfunctions
At Midas Makina, we specifically design Exproof filling lines for Zone 1 and Zone 2 environments.
Equipment Used in Exproof (ATEX) Compliant Filling Lines
Exproof motors and gearbox systems
Flameproof (Ex d) or pressurized (Ex p) control panels
ATEX-certified sensors, push buttons, and level control systems
Antistatic hoses and grounding systems
Fully pneumatic system alternatives
Price Difference in Exproof Filling Machines
Exproof / ATEX-certified machines generally cost 40% to 100% more than standard filling systems.
This difference varies depending on the following factors:
Zone classification (Zone 1 or Zone 2)
Number of Exproof components to be used
Required automation level and PLC control structure
Volatility of the product to be filled (such as alcohol, solvents, paints)
Certification process (Notified Body, documentation costs, testing procedures)
At Midas Makina, we analyze all these processes on a project basis and provide customized pricing.
Midas Makina’s Exproof Applications
Flowmeter or volumetric filling systems for volatile substances such as solvents, alcohol, and paint
Fully pneumatic filling lines without electrical components for customers requiring pneumatic control
ATEX-certified, Exproof-panel machines with servo systems for Zone 1 environments
Explosion-proof conveyor systems and capping units
Bottle Unscrambler Machine 
Bottle Cleaning Machine 
Liquid Filling Machine 
Capping Machine 
Labeling Machine 
Bottle Case Packing Machine 
Auxiliary Equipment 
Custom Machine Manufacturing / Production 
Conveyor Systems 
