Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

ATEX is the European Union's legal framework (Directive 2014/34/EU) for equipment used in explosive atmospheres - it's mandatory for products placed on the EU market. IECEx is a voluntary international certification scheme based on the same IEC 60079 standards, recognised across many countries worldwide.

They overlap heavily in technical content, so equipment is often certified under both. Which one you need depends on where you operate and where you sell - and that's usually the first thing we clarify in a consultation.

The underlying technical standards - the IEC 60079 series - are used worldwide, but the legal frameworks differ by jurisdiction. Many regions accept or align with IECEx certification; others maintain national schemes. If you operate across borders, we can map exactly which certifications and inspection regimes each site needs.

IEC 60079-17 requires an initial detailed inspection before first use, then periodic inspections at intervals set by the equipment type, its environment and previous findings - commonly not exceeding three years, but often shorter for harsh or safety-critical duty. Continuous supervision by skilled personnel can replace some periodic inspections in certain regimes.

The honest answer is: it depends on your site, and a blanket interval is rarely defensible. We help clients set - and document - a risk-based inspection strategy that stands up to audit.

A straightforward conversation with an Ex engineer about your site, product or project - where the compliance risks sit, what good looks like, and what we'd recommend as a first step. No obligation, no sales script. If we're not the right fit, we'll say so.

Primarily Oil & Gas, Petrochemical and Manufacturing - anywhere flammable gases, vapours or dusts create classified hazardous areas. Our team's background was built in high-risk, high-integrity operations, so we're comfortable in the most demanding environments.

Both. Inspections happen on site by nature; design reviews and certification support are often remote; training can be delivered on-site, online or hybrid - whatever fits your operation and schedule.

Audit-ready documentation, always: clear findings, defect classifications with prioritised remediation guidance, and records your auditors and regulators can rely on. We write reports for humans first - filing cabinets second.

No - and it shouldn't. Mantl-Core handles the administrative burden: identifying equipment, reading nameplates, linking Ex certificates, populating checklists and building dossiers. Your inspector reviews every AI-generated entry, makes the judgement calls and stays in control throughout. The AI removes the paperwork, not the professional.

Yes. Mantl-Core integrates directly with SAP, Maximo, Oracle and other common CMMS platforms, connects to ERP systems, and offers a modern documented API for proprietary or legacy systems. Data syncs in real time - no batch uploads or overnight processing.

Everything: full platform access with unlimited users, devices and inspections; comprehensive training (online, on-site or hybrid); dedicated implementation and onboarding support; and continuous software updates with expanding AI capabilities. No surprise costs.

Book a live demonstration - you'll watch real equipment identification, automatic checklist completion, instant certificate retrieval and complete dossier generation, all in real time.