GUANGZHOU, China, May 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the expert organization DEKRA issued the IEC 60079-15:2010 IECEx certificate to Honeywell, a Fortune 100 software-industrial company, for its first household appliance explosion-proof micro switch. This is not only a symbol of recognition for the high quality and industrial explosion safety of the switch product designed and manufactured by Honeywell, but also in-depth cooperation on the components testing and certification between the two parties.
With increasing development of industrial modernization nowadays, a growing number of equipment is used in explosive atmospheres, thus there are more and more requirements for the explosion-proof devices, and the requirements are getting increasingly strict. A series of concerns such as the industrial safety, explosion-proof safety catch more and more attention of the industries and markets.
The model of the explosion-proof switch which obtained the IECEx certificate this time is Honeywell's Micro switch model v15w2, which is specially-designed to meet explosion-proof requirements in the household appliance industry. The project for this model's certification was carried out by teams from DEKRA's experienced components, IECEx certification experts, and Honeywell's teams. They worked hard to complete the certification requirements in strict accordance with related regulations and standards. The IECEx certificate for this v15w2 switch product not only shows that the product has conformed to the industry and market requirements but also that it deepens a further cooperation on components testing and certification between Honeywell and DEKRA.
As an IECEx member, DEKRA can handle the complete IECEx certification process, which consists of a construction assessment and/or the testing of a sample, an initial audit of the quality assurance system in place at the production location and continuous supervision of this system.
DEKRA is also a Notified Body for the ATEX 95 Directive. DEKRA's ATEX and IECEx services offer a basis for demonstrating conformity with the applicable regulations and standards. The local expert teams can provide comprehensive support services including explosion protection assessment, explosion-proof product testing and certification, etc., and assist the customers in launching their products into the international markets smoothly.
The DEKRA's components labs in East Asia, with state of the art and complete testing equipment, as well as strong technical strength and local expert teams, serves customers with one-stop localized component testing, certification and other related professional services.
About Honeywell
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 software-industrial company that delivers industry specific solutions that include aerospace and automotive products and services; control technologies for buildings, homes, and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help everything from aircraft, cars, homes and buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable.
About DEKRA
DEKRA has been active in the field of safety for more than 90 years. Founded in 1925 in Berlin as Deutscher Kraftfahrzeug-Überwachungs-Verein e.V., it is today one of the world's leading expert organizations. DEKRA SE is a subsidiary of DEKRA e.V. and manages the Group's operating business. In 2017, DEKRA generated sales totaling approximately 3.1 billion Euros. The company currently employs more than 43,000 people in more than 50 countries on all five continents. With qualified and independent expert services, they work for safety on the road, at work and at home. These services range from vehicle inspection and expert appraisals to claims services, industrial and building inspections, safety consultancy, testing and certification of products and systems, as well as training courses and temporary work. The vision for the company's 100th birthday in 2025 is that DEKRA will be the global partner for a safe world.
