Amarinth, a
world-leading, net-zero designer and manufacturer of low lifecycle cost
centrifugal pumps and associated equipment, primarily for the offshore and
onshore oil & gas industries; nuclear and renewable energy generation;
defence; desalination; process and industrial markets, has achieved a historic
milestone by becoming the world’s first IECEx compliant manufacturer of
mechanically sealed pumps. This certification applies to the company’s standard
range of API 610 and ISO 5199 products, underlining Amarinth’s commitment to
innovation and industry leadership.
The IECEx certification, issued
by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), sets stringent global
standards for equipment used in explosive atmospheres. Unlike ATEX
certification, IECEx mandates independent testing and certification, providing
a single, globally recognised certificate with clear usage restrictions, and no
differentiation by explosion risk zones. The IEC’s push to standardise
compliance has driven increased demand for IECEx certified equipment,
particularly non-electrical equipment, but sourcing pump remains a challenge as
most manufacturers have yet to pursue certification.
Recognising this emerging
market need, Amarinth took proactive steps several years ago to align its
products with IECEx standards. Customer requests for IECEx certified pumps were
increasing, prompting the company to undertake the rigorous certification process.
This involved upgrading its ISO 9001 compliant quality systems to meet IECEx’s
comprehensive requirements and ensuring compliance with additional ISO
standards. An independent notified body reviewed Amarinth’s compliance and
product technical files before awarding the final certification.
As a result, Amarinth’s
products are now certified to ISO 80079-36 and ISO 80079-37, the key standards
governing the design and construction of non-electrical equipment intended for
use in explosive atmospheres. This achievement makes Amarinth the first IECEx
compliant manufacturer of mechanically sealed API 610 and ISO 5199 pumps.
With this certification,
Amarinth’s customers can confidently procure pumps that meet IECEx standards
without the additional time and expense of project-specific hazardous
certification and witness testing. This simplifies procurement, reduces risk,
and provides greater assurance of compliance for projects requiring certified
pumps for explosive environments.
Oliver Brigginshaw, Managing
Director of Amarinth, commented: “Becoming the world’s first IECEx-compliant
mechanically sealed pump manufacturer has been a challenging but rewarding
journey, particularly as part of it coincided with significant global unsettlement
and conflicts. We are delighted to offer our customers a fully certified range
of API 610 and ISO 5199 pumps, ensuring they receive the reliability and
efficiency they expect while avoiding the significant costs and delays of
project-by-project certification.”
A thermal image of an Amarinth pump in
operation undergoing IECEx certification
For more information, please visit Amarinth's website.