What is the Pressure Equipment Directive (2014/68/EU)?

Directive 2014/68/EU is a European Union regulation that establishes the technical and administrative requirements to ensure the safe placing on the market of pressure equipment.

Under this regulation, the following are mandatory:

• Design safety

• Manufacturing conformity

• Material control

• Welded fabrication requirements

• Pressure tests

• Preparation of the technical file

• CE marking process

Scope of the PED (Pressure Equipment Directive)

This regulation covers the following equipment:

• Pressure vessels

• Steam and hot water boilers

• Industrial piping systems

• Heat exchangers

• Safety accessories

• Pressure systems conveying gas and liquids

All pressure equipment operating above 0.5 bar falls within this scope.

How is the CE Certification Process for Pressure Equipment Carried Out?

The CE certification process for pressure equipment is conducted based on conformity assessment modules determined by the risk category.

General process steps:

• Preparation of the technical file

• Determination of the product risk category

• Selection of the conformity assessment module (A2, B, C2, D, E, F, G, H1, etc.)

• Design and manufacturing controls

• Verification of welding and material conformity

• Non-destructive testing (NDT)

• Pressure tests (hydrostatic / pneumatic)

• Final assessment and CE marking

Upon completion of this process, the product is ready to be placed on the market under the scope of the “Pressure Equipment CE Certificate.”

Technical Requirements under the PED

The following technical requirements are evaluated for the conformity of pressure equipment:

• Material traceability

• EN ISO 3834 welding quality system

• EN ISO 9606 welder qualification

• EN ISO 15614 welding procedure approval

• Non-destructive testing (UT, RT, PT, MT)

• Mechanical and pressure tests

• Technical file and risk analyses

Why is Directive 2014/68/EU applied?

The primary objective of this regulation is to ensure safety in pressure equipment and establish a common technical standard across Europe.

Key reasons:

• Reducing the risks of explosion and leakage

• Enhancing workplace safety

• Ensuring product standardization

• Facilitating free movement through CE marking

• Bringing production processes under control

Application Areas

The CE certification process for pressure equipment is mandatory in many industries:

• Power plants

• Chemical and petrochemical plants

• Food production lines (pressure systems)

• Natural gas and LPG facilities

• Industrial manufacturing plants

• Boiler and tank manufacturing

• Pipelines and process systems

Standards Applied

Standards most frequently referenced under 2014/68/EU:

• EN ISO 3834 (Quality requirements for welding)

• EN 13445 (Pressure vessels)

• EN 13480 (Industrial piping)

• EN ISO 9606 (Welder qualification)

• EN ISO 15614 (Welding procedure qualification)

Pressure Equipment CE Certification Service

CE certification procedures for pressure equipment are carried out as a result of the conformity assessment process under Directive 2014/68/EU. This process is a mandatory step for manufacturers to safely place their products on the European market.

In this context, the following activities are conducted:

• Selection of the conformity assessment module

• Review of the technical file

• Management of testing and inspection processes

• Verification of CE marking

Contact us

You may contact us for detailed information regarding the Pressure Equipment CE Certificate and the conformity assessment processes carried out under the Pressure Equipment Directive 2014/68/EU.

The processes conducted by our organization are carried out within the framework of European Union directives and relevant EN standards, focusing on the safe manufacturing of pressure equipment and CE conformity assessment.