RoHS and WEEE

WEEE directive:

The WEEE directive n°2002/96/CE and the French decree n°2005/829 aim to improve the level of recycling of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and encourage designers to develop products with recycling efficiency in mind.

Adixen products like portable helium leak detectors, gauges or vacuum measurement devices fall within the scope of the WEEE directive. Alcatel Vacuum Technology provides a collection and recycling service for used electrical and electronic products.

Any obligation of the manufacturer to take back such equipment shall apply only to complete not amended or modified equipment, using Alcatel Vacuum Technology original spare parts, delivered by Alcatel Vacuum Technology, containing i.e. all its components and sub-assemblies. This obligation will not cover the shipping cost to an Alcatel Vacuum Technology take back facility.

RoHS directive:

The RoHS directive aims to limite the use of certain substances (lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBDE and PBE), commonly used in designing electrical and electronic equipment.

Adixen products do not fall within the scope of the RoHS directive, but as we wish to protect the environment, many actions have already been launched:

• Inventory of all items which include these substances
• Action to eliminate these substances
• Qualification of new materials, new parts, etc.

All Adixen products will be RoHS compliant by December 2007.

For more information, please contact us.
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