Masc Services
Delivering Excellence in Certification, Testing, and Compliance
At MASC Services, we provide world-class testing, certification, and compliance services for Ex equipment and hazardous locations. Our accredited facilities and experienced team ensure that your products, systems, and installations meet both local and international safety standards, giving you the confidence to operate in the most challenging environments.
With a deep commitment to precision and reliability, we help you navigate the complexities of compliance, minimizing risk while maximizing safety and performance. Whether it’s equipment used in explosive atmospheres, systems in high-risk environments, or installations demanding the highest safety levels, we deliver comprehensive assessments and certifications tailored to your specific needs.
We understand the critical nature of maintaining both operational efficiency and safety in such industries, which is why our solutions are designed to streamline processes and reduce downtime, ensuring a seamless operation. With our extensive expertise and cutting-edge technology, MASC Services acts as your trusted partner in safety, helping you mitigate risks and stay ahead of regulatory changes.
Our global recognition and trusted reputation provide you with the assurance that your products and systems will meet or exceed all necessary standards, allowing you to focus on innovation and growth. Trust MASC Services to protect your assets, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure your products are always up to the highest safety standards—backed by certifications that are respected worldwide.”
This addition further reinforces MASC Services’ dedication to global standards, safety, risk management, and operational efficiency while providing the reassurance that their services are a key component in driving growth and innovation.
Your One-Stop Solution for Certification & Testing
Test & Certification
- Full SANAS / IECEx accredited test laboratory
- MASC is a Certification Body for auditing manufacturing and repair facilities.
- MASC is a Certification Body for product certification (I.A. and IECEx certification for products/systems).
IA Certification
- Conversions: Issuing of IA certificates based on overseas or local Certification (e.g. IECEx, ATEX, UKEx, ANZEx, etc.).
- Type certification: Issuing of IA certificates for products, systems, components, etc.
- Inspections: Issuing of IA certificates for machine inspections, skid’s etc.
- Expired / Old certification: Issuing of IA certificates by recertification of old Ex equipment/certificates.
International Certification & Support (IECEx / ATEX / UKEx / ANZEx )
- Certification: Includes technical, test requirements and certification processes.
- Overseas certification: IECEx reports / certificates from MASC may be used to obtain ATEX, ANZEx, etc., certificates through specific acceptance from specific overseas labs.
- Project management: Specific guidance and project management for IECEx product certification.
- MASC facilitates International certification to different countries / Ex Schemes.
Inspections
- Inspection services: Including on-site inspections for mine machines, installations, repairs, equipment, etc.
- Inspections of installations for certification compliance, installation practises etc.
Batch Testing
- Quality inspections based on type certification for Ex production units
Loop Approvals / Intrinsic Safety System Approvals
- An intrinsic safety loop/system, consisting of different interconnected intrinsically safe pieces of equipment, requires approval from an ATL (accredited test laboratory) in South Africa. This is applicable whether the loop or system is used on a plant, on a mine machine, etc.
- MASC assists in guiding the client through the loop setup / generic documentation requirements.
- MASC approves I.S. loops/systems, as required by regulations / South African codes of practice.
MASC Markscheme / Quality System Audits
- MASC operates the only SANAS-accredited (C83) Mark scheme based on ISO/IEC 17065 principles. The SANS/IEC 80079-34 (IECEx), EN 13980(ATEX) and MP87-1 (ANZEx) principles are utilized in the Mark scheme.
- An acknowledged IECEx / ATEx / UKEx/ ANZEx auditor is used.
- Pre-audit visits (To determine readiness).
Area Classification / Hazardous Area Classification
- Dust, gases and vapours area classifications.
- On-site classifications.
- Drawing reviews.
- Classification report.
- Annual review of classification.
Ex Training / Hazardous Location Training
MASC training is developed and presented by highly experienced and competent personnel, willing to assist in your day-to-day Ex Training / Hazardous Location training requirements. Our courses include:
- Hazardous Locations.
- Intrinsic Safety.
- Flameproof / Explosion Proof.
- Installations.
- Inspections.
- Repairs and maintenance
- Design
- Etc.
Product Development Support
- Guidance
- Testing Requirements.
- Certification Processes (National & International).
- Installation.
- Inspection & Maintenance.
