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Tel: +27 (11) 316 4601 +27 (11) 316 3547/8 Fax: +27 (11) 316 5670 E-mail: admin-mgr@explolabs.co.za info@explolabs.co.za No 7 Spanner Road / PO Box 467 Olifantsfontein 1665 GPS: E:028°14.085° S: 25 °58.333

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WHAT IS EXPLOLABS? EXPLOLABS (Pty) Ltd operates in the field of explosion prevention. We perform testing and inspections on new or in-service explosion protected electrical, electronic and electro-mechanical equipment (also referred to as Ex equipment, Ex apparatus or EPA) for compliance with South African National Standards. The Explolabs test laboratory is accredited to ISO17025 by the South African National Accreditation system (SANAS). The laboratory has been appointed as an ATL (Approved Test Laboratory for explosion protected apparatus by a) the Department of Labour under the Occupational Health and Safety Act and b) by the Department of Mineral Recourses under the Mine Health and Safety Act. Although testing is our main function, parallel services have been developed due to the need for expertise in these areas. Several years ago, the expertise developed through this activity has lead to an expansion of services offered and the establishment of further companies in the Explolabs Group. EXPLOLABS CONSULTING (SALLAB (Pty) Ltd trading as Explolabs Consulting) is an independent company and provides technical services for industries requiring explosion prevention due to the presence of flammable products. These services are important especially for manufacturing companies that prefer to contract out explosion prevention. They combine extremely well with the test function in cultivating the necessary expertise in our staff members. Many manufacturers and repairers choose to ensure production quality by operating under a product certification mark scheme. CERTEX is another independent company and provides a product certification scheme for Ex equipment and other equipment. The scheme has regulatory approval. This suite of services therefore allows Explolabs to offer a solution for

• Ex equipment suppliers, manufacturers and repairers;

• Owners and managers of plants, factories and mines with explosion hazards; and

• Engineering companies designing and constructing such facilities. Our experienced work force is motivated and delivers good quality service and value addition.

VISION, MISSION AND QUALITY POLICY Our vision is to provide a facility of international standing and to be the national leader in the field of explosion protection. Our mission is be financially and technically sound and to offer a valued service to our customers. Our quality policy is to establish Explolabs as a company of quality and integrity in the field of explosion prevention and related services.

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HISTORY

• EXPLOLABS (PTY) LTD was started as department of SGS (SA) in May 1996 and soon obtained approval from the Department of Minerals and Energy for the inspection of Group I explosion protected (Ex) equipment. This was followed within a year by similar approval from the Department of Labour for Group II equipment.

• The demand for the addition of test facilities grew. A laboratory was completed towards the middle of 1998 and SANAS accreditation was received during November 1998.

• During November 1999 the laboratory was bought from SGS and Explolabs (Pty) Ltd was established. Cooperation with SGS continued with the appointed of Explolabs by SGS as test laboratory for Ex equipment.

• Steady expansion since 2001 resulted in the current staff complement of seven technical and eight support services staff members.

• The increased demand in test work lead to the decision by Explolabs Management to upgrade the current Ex Laboratory to a larger, modern facility. In 2012 this brand new laboratory was officially promulgated to ensure continual upgrading of the quality of our service to industry.

In looking for cost-effective ways to comply with legal and safety Explosion Prevention requirements, many companies prefer to contract out certain tasks. Considered as an industry leader in Explosion Prevention, Explolabs offers the perfect solution.

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SCOPE OF SERVICES The Explolabs group offers the following services in the field of explosion prevention:

• SANAS accredited testing on explosion protected equipment in accordance with the following standards:

• IEC/ SANS 60079-1 “Explosive Atmospheres Part 1: Equipment protection by flameproof enclosures “d””

IEC/SANS 60079-2 “Explosive Atmospheres Part 2: Equipment protection by pressurized enclosures “p””

IEC/SANS 60079-7 “Explosive Atmospheres part 7: Equipment protection by increased safety “e””

IEC/SANS 60079-15 “Explosive Atmospheres part 15: Equipment protection by type of protection “n””

IEC/SANS 60079-11 “Explosive Atmospheres part 11: Equipment protection by intrinsic safety “i””

IEC/SANS 60079-18 “Explosive Atmospheres part 18: Equipment protection by encapsulation “m””

IEC/SANS 60079-31 “Explosive Atmospheres part 31: Equipment dust ignition protection by enclosure “t””

SANS 60529 “Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)”

SANS 868 Series for Diesel and Non-flameproof machines.

Intrinsically Safe Loops in accordance with IEC/SANS 60079-25 and/or IEC/SANS 60079-27

This means that equipment covered by Explolabs type and batch testing is in compliance with all national legal requirements.

• Testing and Inspection of all repaired or renovated Ex equipment.

• Testing can be done to any international standard required, eg the European EN 50000 series of standards. Acceptance of test reports will depend on the agreement between SANAS and the relevant country’s national accreditation body. Entry into the international IECEx certification scheme is under consideration.

• IA Certificates for imported products as required by ARP0108. Existing internationally accepted certification based on SANS and similar or identical standards (e.g IEC standards under the IECEx Scheme and CENELEC standards under the ATEX Directive, Directive 94/9/EC) will be taken into account.

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• The classification of hazardous locations. This is an essential step in developing explosion protection in any plant, factory and mining facility and requires the input of a specialist.

• Inspection of equipment and installations used in hazardous locations.

• Training courses are on offer not only for personnel involved in the manufacturing, repair and maintenance of Ex equipment, but also for plant and factory personnel in the petrochemical, chemical, steel, alloy, beverage and liquor, pharmaceutical, sugar, wood products, ink, paint and printing, tobacco, and grain industries. These courses are presented by enthusiastic experts and are being brought in line with the outcomes based approach.

• Writing of company or sectorial standards by technical experts with a wealth of

experience in compilation of national standards.

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• Providing up-to-date technical information to clients. Explolabs technical staff remains in touch with the most recent developments and role players by activities such as:

• Participation in working groups of national (StanSA) Technical Committee 65 developing new national standards for explosion protected equipment.

• Representing South Africa on the international IEC Committee 31 and its subcommittees responsible for IEC (international) Ex standards.

• Regular communication with other national and international explosion protection test laboratories to ensure that the interpretation of various standards is correct and that test methods are on par.

• Participation in the activities of the South African Flameproof Association.

• Presenting papers and talks at conferences and technical forums and publishing articles in technical magazines.

Information is offered on our website, through published articles, verbally and in brochures. Typically, queries are received on:

• Explosion protection methods and standards;

• National / International testing & certification requirements and legislation;

• National / International testing & certification bodies;

• How to deal with non-compliant Ex equipment; and

• How to upgrade non-compliant plants and installations safely and cost-effectively.

• There is close cooperation between Explolabs and CERTEX in operating the CERTEX Product Certification Mark Scheme, including that Explolabs is the preferred test laboratory and the provider of technical experts to CERTEX. The mark scheme provides a cost-effective method for the certification of high-volume Ex equipment. CERTEX is now a well-established and widely used mark scheme that we can be proud of.

BEE STATUS Explolabs complies with the BEE requirements for Small Medium Enterprises and is currently a Level 6 contributor. For a copy of our BEE Certificate you are welcome to contact our offices or visit our website.

EXPLOSION AREA

DUST IGNITION PROOF TEST TANK

IMPACT TEST ON FLAMEPROOF

LIGHT GLASS

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