What ATEX Weighing Equipment Does MWS Offer for Hazardous Areas?

Micro Weighing Solutions (MWS) supplies ATEX-certified weighing equipment for hazardous environments, covering floor scales, bench scales, mobile scales, pallet scales, and ATEX components such as load cell barriers. The range is engineered for Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21, and Zone 22 classifications and is described as compliant with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU. If your site handles potentially explosive atmospheres and needs verified weighing equipment rather than standard industrial scales, this range is the relevant starting point.

ATEX equipment categories at MWS

MWS groups its hazardous-area weighing products into five main categories:

• ATEX floor scales — platform scales for larger loads in zoned areas.
• ATEX bench scales — compact scales for bench-level weighing tasks.
• ATEX mobile scales — portable or wheeled units that can be moved between locations.
• ATEX pallet scales — for palletised loads in hazardous zones.
• ATEX components — parts such as load cell barriers used to build or adapt ATEX-rated systems.

The company positions itself as a UK-based specialist in ATEX-certified weighing, with the range spanning from compact bench scales to heavy-duty industrial weighbridges.

Which hazardous zones does the equipment cover?

MWS states that its ATEX weighing scales are engineered to meet Zone 1, Zone 2, Zone 21, and Zone 22 classifications.

This means the range addresses both gas and dust hazards, which matters if your risk assessment identifies either type of atmosphere. Zone classification should come from your own site assessment — MWS supplies equipment rated for these zones, but the correct zone for your process is a site-specific determination.

Compliance and certification

MWS states that every ATEX product undergoes testing and certification to ensure compliance with ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, the EU framework for equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. The stated purpose is safe operation in environments involving flammable gases, vapours, mists, or combustible dusts.

If you need documentation for an audit or insurance file, ask MWS for the specific certificate covering the model you are considering, rather than relying on the general compliance statement.

Beyond ATEX: related weighing capability

MWS also lists non-ATEX industrial scales (floor, bench, check weighers, conveyor belt, mobile/portable, overhead track, pallet, and bespoke scales), lab balances, terminals including ATEX weight indicators, and load cells. This matters if a single project mixes hazardous and safe areas and you want one supplier across both.

Choosing the right ATEX scale

Work through these points before requesting a quote:

1. Confirm your zone and substance — gas (Zone 1/2) or dust (Zone 21/22), based on your own risk assessment.
2. Match the form factor to the task — bench for small items, floor or pallet for larger loads, mobile if the scale must move between areas.
3. Check whether you need a complete scale or components — if you are building or adapting a system, ATEX components and load cell barriers may be the relevant category.
4. Request the certificate for the exact model — confirm it covers your zone and atmosphere.
5. Ask about calibration and service — MWS describes a dedicated calibration and service team covering the UK, including traceable calibration and onsite asset calibration, which is relevant for keeping ATEX equipment documented and in service.

Practical notes

• ATEX suitability is determined by the combination of zone, gas/dust group, and temperature class — a scale rated for one zone is not automatically suitable for another.
• The MWS site lists a free phone number (0845 340 4047) and a client login, so existing customers can access account functions directly.
• Pricing is not published on the page; request a quote for the specific model and certification you need.