Our Services

Local and International Certification Support

Prompt and friendly feedback on general certification requirements and processes as well as a free 20 minutes, no-obligation introduction meeting for first time certification endeavors. Read more…

IA Certification

Type assessment on all Ex techniques including Intrinsic Safety, Flameproof, Non-Sparking, Encapsulation etc. Read more…

Batch Inspections

Quick turn-around times on batch inspections for the assurance of conformance and to ensure the product reaches the end client promptly. Read more…

About Mining and Surface Certification (MASC)

MASC was established in October 2008 and in this time obtained accreditation from the Department of Mineral Resources, SANAS and Department of Labour as well as International IECEx Accreditation. MASC has more than 50 years Ex experience amongst its technical specialists. MASC is the first, private sector SANAS accredited Certification Body in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Facilities

MASC’s facility covers over 1000m². MASC is a level 4 BBBEE approved company. MASC is the only International (IECEx) accredited Certification Body and Test Laboratory in Sub-Saharan  Africa.

Standards

The primary standards applicable to Ex Equipment / Hazardous locations / Ex certification in South Africa are:

  • SANS 10108: “The classification of hazardous locations and the selection of equipment

Services

Numerous projects are conducted / supported for the international market, including ANZEx, ATEX, IECEx and MSHA.

Our services include:

  • Test and certification services (IA certificates)
  • On-site inspections
  • Ex Training

LATEST NEWS

Meet Johann Peens

Meet Johann Peens

Johann is one of our High Current & Technical Specialists at MASC.

He is a qualified Electrician and has been part of the MASC team for just over a year. As part of our Flameproof

MASC passes it’s IECEX certification with flying colours.

MASC passes it’s IECEX certification with flying colours.

MASC is the ONLY company in Africa with IECEX Certification accreditation and has once again passed its IECEX Audit with flying colours.
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Adapt Expand Improve…Repeat

Adapt Expand Improve…Repeat

The endeavours of an ATL are contrary to popular belief all but monotonous … The requirements per standards remain the same and the approach towards assessments are always strictly according to well-engineered working instructions, but