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Cortem Group completes the range of aircraft warning lights with the Low Intensity XLFE-LIB series which will gradually replace the XLFE-4/1 series in red colour. 

The XLFE-LIB series is added to the XLFE-MIB series (medium intensity type B) and the XLFE-MIA series (medium intensity type A), enriching the family of the aircraft warning light equipment. 

XLFE-LIB series low intensity lighting fixtures are suitable to be installed on towers or high buildings as obstacle signalling devices at night thanks to the high power and luminous efficiency light source developed by Cortem Group. The XLFE-LIB lighting fixture, red in color with a luminous intensity of more than 32 candles, complies with the ICAO Annex 14 standard for low intensity aviation warning lamps type B (corresponding to the FAA L-810). 

Ever wonder why are intrinsically safe (IS) ATEX Zone 0 rated portable lights almost always made of engineered polymer instead of metal? This is due to restrictions in IEC 60079 regulations limiting the percentage of certain metals allowed in the external housing of Zone 0 rated devices.

Currently, the limit is 10% or less for aluminum, titanium, zirconium and magnesium. This includes not only the housing, but clips, fasteners and accessories directly attached to the device. There are also practical reasons for not using metal housings. Metal conducts electricity, so the risk of accidentally completing a circuit and creating a spark exists, as do sparks generated by dropping the device. Additionally, metal could potentially react chemically with some gases present in a hazardous environment producing potentially catastrophic results.

Elevators are used in many industries to convey large quantities of bulk materials vertically. Organic bulk materials can form hazardous explosive atmospheres in the enclosures, which can lead to a dust explosion in the presence of an effective ignition source. This article provides an overview of the measures required for comprehensive explosion safety concepts.

Conveyor systems are machines used to move bulk materials in many industries. Examples of mechanical conveying elements (continuous conveyors) are belt conveyors, chain conveyors, vibratory conveyors, screw conveyors or bucket elevators. Bucket elevators, also known colloquially as elevators, are conveying systems that convey bulk material vertically at high transport speed up to a height of about 60 metres. This type of conveyor has been selected as an example in this article, as high hazards can emanate from this type of equipment. Screw and chain conveyors are considered "less at risk of explosion" during normal operation due to the high material concentrations inside the machine, the horizontal position and the lower conveying speeds [1].

Extronics has been awarded a phase two grant from the UK government sustainable innovation fund for its work in developing a contact tracing and social distancing solution primarily targeted at process industries but also suitable in other work environments.

Extronics was previously awarded an initial grant for developing a social distancing and contact tracing solution as part of the existing iTAG X30 product platform.

Astutis, an industry-leader in workplace health, safe­ty and environmental training, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary - having reached the impressive milestone of partnering with more than 100,000 customers across 3,000 organisations in 180 countries. All in the name of helping to make the world of work safer, happier and more eco-conscious.

SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, has launched a brand new website designed to enhance the visual and interactive experience of the user.

The new SOCOTEC.co.uk site offers a host of upgraded features and benefits, including improvements to the layout and search functions, which enable users to locate the services, content and general information they are looking for with efficiency and ease. The site has also been optimised for tablet and mobile usage, with the ability to be accessed anywhere, at any time and on any device.

This year i.safe MOBILE celebrates its 10th anniversary. In times of Industry 4.0 and IoT, more than 1700 customers, including Fortune 500 companies, rely on the promising products and customised software and service solutions according to ATEX, IECEx, NEC 500/505 and EAC directives.

With currently 55 employees at two locations, sales partners in 72 countries and a global service network, the company has recorded strong annual sales growth since its foundation in 2011. The owner-managed GmbH, based in Lauda-Königshofen (Germany), has set itself the goal of becoming the global market leader for communication solutions in the Ex area by 2030.

Make UK has launched an updated series of Health & Safety training to enable professionals to gain valuable expertise to build their careers in health & safety and sustainability

Focusing on 4 key courses, these have been developed to deliver qualifications in a unique way tailored to the learning needs of the individual. The courses can be delivered face to face in a Covid secure environment , virtually online or, as a blend of virtual classroom and online learning designed for learners who prefer the structured support that a tutor provides, but don’t have the opportunity to attend classroom sessions.

Now that we have started to issue UKCA ‘Ex’ Certication, some of the problems facing equipment manufacturers are starting to be raised and addressed. One of the first issues that was apparent was the use of ATEX (only) certified parts within or as part of a UKCA Certification, for example, ATEX Ex e terminals within and UKCA Ex e Junction Box. The solution to this is a ‘time limited certification!

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