ATEX in the Wood & Paper Industry — Combustible Dust
Independent ATEX wood industry support — hazardous area classification, EPD and Ex inspection to IEC 60079-17 for combustible wood dust around machining, extraction, cyclones and silos in woodworking and paper plants.
Combustible wood dust
Sawing, sanding, routing and conveying generate combustible wood dust that can form explosive clouds — inside extraction ducts, cyclones, filters and silos above all. Dust zoning, correct Ex equipment and good housekeeping are the controls, and inspection is what verifies them.
What I check in wood & paper plants
Dust zones
Extraction, cyclones, filters and silos — dust classification (20/21/22).
Ex equipment
Motors, dust collectors and controls — dust-rated equipment and condition to IEC 60079-17.
Earthing & housekeeping
Bonding, static control and dust-layer control, reflected in the EPD.
Request a wood/paper ATEX quote
Tell me the machining and extraction setup (cyclones, filters, silos) and any existing documentation. I will advise the right scope and provide a quote.
Independent CompEx certified inspection and explosion protection support. Final scope and fee are agreed individually. Email: info@atexfullcare.com.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the dust risk highest?
Typically inside extraction, cyclones, filters and silos, where dust clouds and layers concentrate — these drive the dust zones.
Does housekeeping affect the zones?
Yes — dust layers change the risk, so housekeeping and cleaning regimes are part of the assessment and inspection.