The DESP: a guarantee of safety and quality for Caelis

At Caelis, safety and reliability are top priorities. This is why we strictly comply with the DESP, the European Pressure Equipment Directive.

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What is DESP?

The European Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU, formerly Directive 97/23/EC, aims to harmonize the laws of the member countries of the European Union concerning the design, manufacture and marketing of pressure equipment.

The objective is to guarantee a high level of safety while facilitating the free movement of this equipment on this market.

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What equipment is affected?

The DESP applies to all equipment subjected to a pressure greater than 0.5 bar, in particular:

• The containers (tanks,...)
• Pipes intended for the transport of gases, liquids or steam
• Safety accessories (valves, discharge systems, etc.)
• Pressurized accessories (valves, flaps, etc.)

These devices are present in numerous industrial sectors, including:

• Chemistry
• The pharmaceutical
• The food industry
• Oil and gas
• Energy
• Heating and air conditioning

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A rigorous framework for safe equipment

To comply with the DESP, Caelis offers you:

• Analyze and assess equipment risks
• Categorize precisely according to the pressure, volume and nature of the fluids used
• Validate compliance procedures
• Mark the CE mandatory
• Finish with detailed technical documentation

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The Caelis commitment

By complying with the DESP directive, Caelis guarantees you safe and compliant products. This level of requirement makes it possible to offer sustainable, reliable climate solutions in accordance with the most stringent European standards.

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