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Arnlea attends CHEMUK 2025

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Date Published:
May 23, 2025
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Date Updated:
September 9, 2025
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🧪 That’s a wrap on CHEMUKEXPO 2025 – and what a fantastic few days at the The NEC, Birmingham!

Our Marketing Manager, Jen Hughes, represented Arnlea at this year’s event, gaining valuable insight into the future of the chemicals, process engineering and formulated product industries.

From digitalisation to safety and sustainability, the innovation on show was a clear signal of how fast these industries are evolving.

“ChemUK was a brilliant opportunity to see the latest technologies in action, speak directly with industry experts, and understand the challenges our customers are facing. It’s given me fresh perspective on how Arnlea’s solutions like Nexar can continue to support the sector in smarter, more efficient ways.” – Jen Hughes, Marketing Manager

Jen also had the chance to build meaningful new connections and reinforce Arnlea’s commitment to driving safety, compliance, and operational excellence through smart software.

Thank you to the ChemUK team for organising such a dynamic and valuable event. We’re looking forward to continuing the conversations and exploring new opportunities to support the chemical industry.

If we missed you at the show, we’d love to hear from you – reach out to Jen on LinkedIn.

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What equipment needs ATEX inspection?
Everything in a classified hazardous area. That covers electrical items (motors, lighting, junction boxes, panels, instrumentation) and non-electrical equipment where it has been assessed as a potential ignition source, such as rotating machinery or equipment that could generate static.‍
What standard governs ATEX inspections?
IEC 60079-17 (BS EN 60079-17 in the UK). It defines the three inspection grades, the four inspection types (initial, periodic, sample, special), and the requirements for inspection intervals and documentation.
How often should ATEX inspections be carried out?
IEC 60079-17 states that the interval between periodic inspections should not exceed three years, though this can be adjusted based on a documented risk assessment. Initial inspections must happen before commissioning. Portable apparatus typically needs inspecting every 12 months.
What are the three grades of Ex inspection?
Grade V (Visual) covers defects visible without tools, with equipment energised. Grade C (Close) covers defects found using hand tools and access equipment. Grade D (Detailed) covers defects found by opening enclosures and using test equipment, with the equipment de-energised.
What is ATEX/IECEx inspection?
It is the systematic examination of equipment installed in hazardous areas to verify it remains safe, correctly installed, and compliant with explosion protection standards. The process is governed by IEC 60079-17 and is a legal requirement under ATEX (in Europe) and DSEAR (in the UK).
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