UL 913 Certification
UL 913 Certification
Amptec Research is proud to have maintained a UL 913 certification on our 620LK and 620UK-B Bond Testers since 2013. A UL 913 accreditation ensures that your product meets the following standard:
UL-913 Standard for Intrinsically Safe Apparatus and Associated Apparatus for Use in Class I, II, III, Division 1, Hazardous (Classified) Locations. These requirements are based on consideration of ignition in locations made hazardous by the presence of flammable or combustible material under normal atmospheric conditions.
The UL 913 safety standard is critical when using bonding equipment in a fuel-filled environment. This certification is specifically focused on intrinsically safe equipment, which is designed to prevent sparks or heat that could ignite explosive atmospheres. Achieving UL 913 certification required our 620LK and 620UK-B bonding milli-ohmmeters to undergo rigorous testing for various safety factors, fault tolerance, and redundancy, reducing the risk of accidents, equipment failure, and injury in environments where flammable gases or dusts may be present. It also provides long-term assurance that the device will continue to meet these stringent safety requirements throughout its lifespan, helping our clients avoid costly redesigns or recertifications.
This safety standard is internationally recognized and harmonized with global safety standards, allowing us to have confidently expanded into international aerospace markets while ensuring compliance with local regulations. This UL 913 safety certification has enabled us to become the bond meter of choice in countless maintenance wings across the globe, and paved the way for our inclusion in the Boeing Maintenance Manual for the 737-600, 737-900BJ, 737-900ER, 737-700, 737-700BC, 737-700BJ, 737-700C, 737-700ER, 737-800, 737-800BJ, and 737-900 model aircrafts.
In addition to ensuring the safety of our products under the UL 913 label, this standard also ensures a certain level of quality and adherence to strict internal processes. Components that have been identified as “critical” within each bond tester must be stored in a strict, isolated manner, with their procurement and use highly regulated. Product designs that fall under the UL 913 label are also considered frozen, with any design updates requiring rigorous additional testing and scrutiny.
As a part of our commitment to ensuring our bonding meters continue to meet the UL 913 safety requirements, we undergo frequent independent audits from the certifying body SGS America. These audits are occasionally “unannounced” in that our certifier will not provide us with advanced notice of an impending visit. Amptec Research has yet to fail a review during our 12 years of maintaining this certification.
For more information about this certification, feel free to contact us. You may view our UL 913 certificate below.