We test and certify the following mining equipment according to Annex IV of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

• Hydraulic longwall mining, consisting of
  - Steelwork (EN 1804-1)
  - Support and cylinders (EN 1804-2)
  - Hydraulic valves and control units (EN 1804-3)
  - Electro-hydraulic control units
• Locomotives and brake vans
• Monorail suspension tracks
• Underground railways

We also inspect whether machinery complies with the following:

• Directives issued by the regional government in Arnsberg, Dept. 6, Mining and Energy in North Rhine-Westphalia
• Specifications set by either the manufacturer or the operator of the equipment for which we conduct the following:
  - Functional test
  - Test of usage properties
  - Durability test
  - Damage inspection
  - Expert opinions and
  - Document examination.

If your machinery has to comply with several European Directives, we are able to offer an all-in-one solution, i.e. a combined service of testing and certifying according to those directives, mainly the ones listed below:

• Machinery according to Directive 2006/42/EC
• Personal protective equipment according to PPE Regulation (EU) 2016/425
• Equipment and protective systems for use in potentially explosive atmospheres according to Directive 2014/34/EU
• Electromagnetic compatibility according to Directive 2004/108/EC