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ATEX certificated FLOAT SWITCHES from jbj Techniques Limited

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ATEX certificated FLOAT SWITCHES and THERMOSTATS from jbj Techniques Limited

Float switches types 1E-AN1 and 1E-AN2

Connecting head made in cast steel according to European standards EN 50014, EN 50018 EEX DII CT 6 [zone 1](alternative specification available on request) as covered by certificates CESI AD 82.072. Suitable for hazardous environments where the saturation of gaseous vapours or substances that combine in air are liable to cause explosions. i.e. in the chemical, pharmaceutical or dye industries, oil rigs, etc.

Chemical hoses from Masterflex AG – a guarantee for long service lives

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Where conventional hoses quickly harden, become brittle or even disintegrate and therefore lose their functionality when sucking up aggressive fumes, Master-Clip TEFLON H® hoses from Masterflex AG achieve extremely long service lives.  
In chemical plants, in paint mist extraction, in the lacquer, timber and paper industry, in the pharmaceutical industry: The extraction of aggressive, gaseous media is a great challenge everywhere. Unsuitable, conventional products are often used so that the life of the hoses is unsatisfactorily short.

ASME standard PTC 19-3 for thermowells undergoes a major revision

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ASME standard PTC 19.3 for thermowells undergoes a major revision

Companies that source thermowells for oil, gas and petrochemicals applications will now need to consult the new, revised ASME PTC 19.3 (2010) standard, which has just undergone its first major revision in more than 35 years. This is likely to encourage engineers to seek out better, alternative, more innovative thermowell designs for process pipelines.

Tank vent breathers and adsorbers to prevent the contamination of valuable products from the harmful effects of moisture

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TANK VENT BREATHERS PROTECT MOISTURE SENSITIVE PRODUCTS


Brownell has extended its range of tank vent breathers and adsorbers to prevent the contamination of valuable products from the harmful effects of moisture.

Installation of these breathers has been made quick and simple, with a direct connection to an existing breather or vent pipe. This configuration ensures the water vapour entering the tank is adsorbed before contaminating the stored products.

A comprehensive range of fluid power accessories for use within many areas of industry are available from jbj Techniques Limited

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Visual level gauges, Filler/breather assemblies & Die cast aluminium reservoirs

Visual level gauges up to 2 metres in length with/without electrical contacts, bulls eye level gauges and viewing windows offer a versatile solution to monitoring fluid quality and volume within a reservoir.

Tank vent breathers and adsorbers to prevent the contamination of valuable products from the harmful effects of moistur

Fluids and Liquids Handling >> 

TANK VENT BREATHERS PROTECT MOISTURE SENSITIVE PRODUCTS


Brownell has extended its range of tank vent breathers and adsorbers to prevent the contamination of valuable products from the harmful effects of moisture.

Installation of these breathers has been made quick and simple, with a direct connection to an existing breather or vent pipe. This configuration ensures the water vapour entering the tank is adsorbed before contaminating the stored products.

ALFA LAVAL’S ROTARY SPRAY HEADS ARE THE FIRST TO GAIN EHEDG APPROVAL

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Rotary spray head tank cleaning machines with full EHEDG certification

Two models from Alfa Laval’s range of rotary spray head tank cleaning machines have become the first in the world to receive full EHEDG ( European Hygienic Engineering Design Group) certification for compliance with that organisation’s Hygienic Equipment Design Criteria. 

Electrical Equipment for Hazardous Areas and Harsh Environments in New Hawke Catalogue

Hazardous area electrical safety pioneer, Hawke International, has released a new comprehensive catalogue. The company manufactures and supplies cable glands, connectors and enclosures to the global oil, gas and petrochemical processing industry. Covering the entire range of Ex-certified products, the catalogue also has application information and technical data to assist engineers and designers in selecting the best product for each situation.

Global and local – the new Spraying Systems web site for the UK and Ireland

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A new web site launched by Spraying Systems Ltd at www.uk.spray.com. provides easy-access reference material on every aspect of spray technology – from spray nozzle basics to product data and selection, automation, systems optimisation and practical maintenance.  But its focus is also local.

Free IECEx - ATEX Wall Chart from Offshore and Hazardous Area Equipment Experts

Hawke International News - Cable Glands and Connectors >> 
For over 50 years, Hawke International, a member of the Hubbell Inc group of companies, has led innovation in the design and manufacture of cable glands, electrical connecters, enclosures and junction boxes for safe use in hazardous areas.

Confused by the standards for Ex certification? Hawke International, the cable gland, connector and termination box specialist, has produced a free, poster size, comprehensive hazardous area wall chart to explain the similarities between ATEX and IECEx certification.