Our Services
Looking to strengthen your hazardous area compliance and safety strategy?
Book a consultation with Mantl-Ex today. We take the time to understand your unique operational challenges and provide expert, third-party guidance to help you stay compliant, reduce risk, and achieve peace of mind in hazardous environments.
ATEX & IECEx Inspections
Independent hazardous area inspections carried out in line with IEC 60079-17, focused on real condition.
We assess the true in-service performance of your Ex equipment, beyond historic compliance on paper.
Inspection Types
Visual Inspections
A first-line check using trained eyes only.
– Obvious damage, missing fixings, incorrect equipment or zone violations
– Fast, effective, and often the first indicator of deeper issues
Close Inspections
A deeper external inspection without opening equipment.
– Corrosion, degraded seals, loose components, earthing issues
– Identifies early failure before it becomes a safety or compliance risk
Detailed Inspections
A full hands-on inspection with equipment isolation.
– Internal and external condition checks
– Terminal integrity, torque verification, and installation quality
– Mandatory for new installations, modifications, and high-risk equipment
Risk-Based, Not Report-Driven
Inspection grades are applied based on Zone classification and EPL — Zone 0, 1, or 2 — and the actual risk profile of your site.
We don’t over-inspect to inflate reports, and we don’t cut corners to save time.
The goal is compliance that holds up in the real world, not just on audit day.
What You Get
– Experienced Ex engineers, not generic inspectors
– Practical findings with clear actions
– Reports you can actually use
– An inspection plan tailored to your operation
No scare tactics. No unnecessary jargon.
Inspections done properly — by people who know exactly what they’re doing.
Product Certification ATEX, IECEx, NEC
A practical, three-step certification pathway to help you get Ex products approved without rework, surprises, or wasted cost.
We support manufacturers, engineers, and designers from early concept through to final certification.
Our Certification Process
1. Design Review
We start at the drawing board.
– Review drawings, BOMs, certificates, and protection concepts
– Assess suitability of materials and Ex protection methods (Ex d, Ex e, Ex i, etc.)
– Identify compliance gaps early — before prototypes or testing begin
This stage saves time and money by fixing problems before they’re built in.
2. Inspection & Testing
From paper to physical reality.
– Hands-on inspection of prototypes or finished products
– Verification of construction, flame paths, gasketing, gland entries, and assembly quality
– Witnessing or conducting required testing (thermal, IP, dielectric, impact, etc.)
No assumptions. No shortcuts. What’s built is what gets assessed.
3. Final Product Certification
When the design, build, and test results align, we support the final certification submission.
– Transparent engagement with the notified body
– Confidence that the product meets scheme requirements
– Certification you can stand behind when marketing or installing in hazardous areas
And we don’t disappear once the certificate is issued — we support updates, modifications, and technical queries long after approval.
Why Mantl-Ex
– Early involvement to prevent costly redesigns
– Engineers who understand both standards and real-world manufacturing
– Straightforward guidance, not compliance theatre
– Ongoing support beyond certification
Clear process. Honest advice. Certification done properly.
Design Review
A clause-by-clause design review to ensure your hazardous area installation is compliant before it’s built.
We verify equipment selection against Zone, EPL, protection method, gas group, and temperature class — including the often-missed special conditions of use on Ex certificates.
You get clear findings, practical recommendations, and no grey areas — based strictly on the standards, not interpretation.
Built for engineering teams, OEMs, and project managers who need confidence before installation, not problems after.
Hazardous Area Classification Study
A site-specific classification study that forms the foundation of hazardous area safety and compliance.
We assess the likelihood, duration, and extent of explosive atmospheres from gases, vapours, or dusts and define Zones 0, 1, 2 / 20, 21, 22 based on how your plant actually operates — not textbook assumptions.
What We Do
– Walk the site and assess real release sources, processes, and ventilation
– Apply engineering judgement alongside IEC 60079-10-1 & 10-2
– Define zones with clear drawings, calculations, and justification
– Identify gaps between existing equipment and current zoning
What You Get
– Defensible zone drawings and documentation
– Clear assumptions and technical reasoning
– Practical guidance on suitable equipment per zone
– Alignment across design, procurement, installation, and maintenance
Hazardous Area Training
Practical hazardous area training built around your site, your equipment, and your people.
We don’t run generic classroom courses or sell certificates for the wall. Our Ex-Aware training is hands-on, experience-led, and focused on what actually happens in hazardous areas — onshore, offshore, gas, vapour, or dust.
How It Works
– In-house or on-site delivery
– Content tailored to roles: technicians, supervisors, engineers
– Real examples from your plant, not stock slides
– Flexible formats: toolbox talks, refreshers, workshops, or online sessions
What We Cover (tailored, not fixed)
– Hazardous area basics: Zones, EPLs, T-ratings
– Understanding Ex markings and certification
– Installation good practice (glands, IP, entries, terminations)
– Inspection basics and common failure points
– Human factors and safety culture
– Your site-specific risks and controls
The Outcome
Your team leaves with real understanding and confidence, not just compliance awareness.
Safer decisions. Fewer mistakes. Better questions asked on site.
Note: Comp-Ex or IECEx training can be arranged if required.
Mantl-Core Subscriptions
All Mantl-Ex services and expertise, delivered through one system on a predictable monthly subscription.
Mantl-Core gives you a single, structured way to manage hazardous area compliance — inspections, reporting, and technical support — without spreadsheets, fragmented tools, or reactive consultancy costs. Built by Ex engineers, it’s field-ready, audit-proof, and aligned with ATEX & IECEx requirements.
One system. One subscription. One clear line of sight on your hazardous area compliance.
Explore Mantl-Core in full by visiting the Mantl-Core page
Dossier Creation
A clear, complete hazardous area dossier you can rely on when it matters.
We create structured HADs that pull together classification drawings, inspections, certificates, and compliance records — aligned to ATEX or IECEx, verified, and easy to navigate. No copy-paste. No missing pieces.
Because when something goes wrong, you don’t want to be searching through folders.
You want to know your Ex documentation is solid, structured, and ready.
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