Standards & Certifications

Secure processes and smooth international exports require profound know-how in the field of standardization. Thoms GmbH provides comprehensive support – from machine safety for the European market (CE) to engineering and construction for the North American market (UL/CSA).

To ensure that your plants always comply with the applicable safety guidelines, we bring clarity to the complex normative requirements:

• Risk Assessment & Hazard Analysis: We identify risks early in the design process.
• CE Certification: We provide expert support on the path to legally compliant CE marking.
• Testing, Consulting, Optimizing: Whether it's a new plant or a retrofit – we check compliance with relevant DIN EN ISO standards, provide recommendations for action, and implement modifications in accordance with the standards.
• Functional Safety: Development of well-conceived safety concepts for control systems and plants.

Exporting to North America places special demands on engineering and control cabinet construction. We ensure that your plants easily overcome the hurdles of the American (UL) and Canadian (CSA) authorities:

• UL/CSA-Compliant Engineering: Hardware planning strictly adhering to UL 508A and CSA specifications.
• Component Selection & Procurement: Exclusive use of listed and recognized components (UL Listed / UR Recognized).
• Documentation & Preparation for Acceptance: Complete preparation of all required documentation and evidence to ensure smooth inspections by AHJs (Authorities Having Jurisdiction).