ASSOCIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Flexco believes one of the best ways to leverage resources is to work together with industry experts in order to best understand and meet the needs of our customers.

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

The mission of NIBA - The Belting Association is to promote the common business interests of all distributors/fabricators and manufacturers of conveyor and flat power transmission belting and material that enhances/changes belt. Flexco has been a member since 1975.

CEMA (Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association) aspires to be the Industry Association representing the leading North American manufacturers and designers of conveyor equipment systems and accessories. CEMA seeks to continue to be considered the resource for conveyor safety dimensional and application standards. CEMA actively promotes the capabilities of its members worldwide.

NSSGA (The National Stone, Sand, and Gravel Association) is the leading voice and advocate for the aggregates industry. The NSSGA advances public policies that protect and expand the safe, environmentally responsible use of aggregates that build America’s infrastructure and economy.

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is the leading association for the industrial power transmission / motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel. Flexco has been a member since 1963.

Membership in the PRB Coal Users Group comprises individuals from users of PRB coals as well as prospective consumers. The group focuses on PRB coal safety, handling, combustion, risk management, and characteristics.

The Fabricators & Manufacturers Association, International (FMA) is a professional organization with more than 2,000 individual and company members working together to improve the metal forming and fabricating industry.

The mission of the American Welding Society is to advance the science, technology and application of welding and allied joining and cutting processes, including brazing, soldering and thermal spraying.

CERTIFICATIONS

ISO CERTIFICATION

ISO is an independent, non-governmental international organization that brings together experts to share knowledge and develop voluntary, consensus-based, market relevant International Standards that support innovation and provide solutions to global challenges. ISO Certification gives world-class specifications for products, services and systems to ensure quality, safety, and efficiency.

The following Flexco locations have been independently ISO certified:

Tamilnadu, India

Conforms to the Quality Management System standard: ISO:9001:2015
Scope: Assembly of Mechanical Conveyor Belt fasteners and Belt Conveyor Products
Flexco India ISO Certificate

Baulkham Hills, Australia

Conforms to the Quality Management System standard: ISO 9001:2015
Scope: The manufacture, supply and distribution of rubber and ceramic pulley lagging and conveyor product to the mining industry.
Flexco Australia ISO Certificate

Downers Grove, Illinois

Conforms to the Quality Management System Standard: ISO 9001:2015
Scope: The Manufacture of Mechanical Belt Fasteners, Related Installation Tools and Hardware
Flexco Downers Grove ISO Certificate

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Conforms to the Quality Management System standard: ISO 9001:2015
Scope: The Design and Manufacturing of Maintenance Products for Conveyor Belt Applications
Flexco Grand Rapids ISO Certificate

Bradford, United Kingdom

Conforms to the Quality Management System standard: ISO 9001:2015
Scope: The distribution, installation and servicing of mechanical conveyor belt fasteners and associated products.
Flexco United Kingdom ISO Certificate

ATEX CERTIFICATION

ATEX is the name given to the two EU directives used to protect employees from explosion risk in areas with an explosive atmosphere. The ATEX directive for manufacturers identifies equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and certifies them for use in specific zones.

The following Flexco products have been ATEX Certified for Zone 1/21:
EZP1 Precleaner
MSP Standard Mine-Duty Precleaner
MMP Medium Mine-Duty Precleaner
HV Stainless Precleaner

PUBLISHED CEMA RATINGS

The Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association (CEMA) is a trade association servicing the manufacturers and designers of conveyor equipment worldwide. The organization focuses on voluntary adherence to design standards, safety, manufacture and applications to promote the growth of our industry and the advancement of material handling technology.

The following Flexco products have published CEMA ratings:
All Flexco Precleaners
All Flexco Secondary Cleaners

CE MARK

The CE mark indicates product that is self-declared by the manufacturer to comply with applicable European Directives and associated European Standards. By affixing the CE mark, Flexco declares that the product meets all legal requirements for CE marking and can be sold throughout the EEA (European Economic Area).

The following Flexco products have a CE mark:
Novitoo^l® Aero^® Splice Press
Novitool^® Amigo™ Splice Press

USDA CERTIFICATION

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reviews and deems acceptable products for use in either Dairy or Meat and Poultry Processing.

The following Flexco products have been USDA accepted:
FGP Food Grade Precleaner

REGULATION EU 1935/2004

EU 1935/2004 is a general safety requirement aimed at ensuring that the substances migrating from the material into the food do not endanger human health or change the food itself.

The following Flexco products have been marked with the Fork and Goblet symbol:
FGP Food Grade Precleaner

BISSC VERIFICATION

The BISSC (Baking Industry Sanitation Standards Committee) was formed in 1949 to develop and publish voluntary standards for the design and construction of bakery equipment which today are recognized as the definitive sanitation standards for equipment used in the baking industry.

The following Flexco products have been BISSC verified:
FGP Food Grade Precleaner
FGS Food Grade Secondary Cleaner