Static electricity introduces a broad spectrum of operational problems during manufacturing and handling processes in flammable and combustible atmospheres across a wide-range of industries.
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Static electricity introduces a broad spectrum of operational problems during manufacturing and handling processes in flammable and combustible atmospheres across a wide-range of industries.
Chemical processing plants and oil refineries are characterised by long lengths of continuously welded pipework connecting mobile and fixed process vessels and installations. Piping is used for moving raw and semi processed materials for refining into more useful products.
Primary Crusher Foundations Saved by Polymeric Concrete Solutions
It isn’t uncommon to have various problems that could be associated with machinery and equipment in the mining industry. The environments in which they operate can be incredibly harsh often leading to the need for repair and maintenance.
The most common issues associated within the mining industry can range from Abrasion, Chemical Attack, Corrosion, (Read More)
Explosion isolation flap valve Q-Flap RX™
Explosion Isolation is absolutely necessary for a comprehensive safety concept. Without explosion isolation, the safety concept is not just insufficient, it also represents wasted money for operators, because: Throughout the industry, vessels, silos and other parts are often connected to each other by pipelines.
If a dust explosion occurs in one equipement, this also enhances the risk of flames and pressure propagation (Read More)
The Advantages Of Pneumatic Versus Electric Hoists
Why Air Hoists Are Beyond Compare For Safe, Reliable, Cost-Effective Lifting
When considering a new investment in hoist technology, a full comparison between pneumatic and electric hoists can pay real dividends. In short, pneumatic hoists from J D Neuhaus (JDN) offer numerous advantages over their electric counterparts. (Read More)
RADOX® cable reduces weight by up to 60% and space up to 70%, as well as providing a minimum 25 year lifetime guarantee and the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) available on the market today (Read More)
Peppers Cable Glands Launch Eclipse
Surrey based cable gland specialists Peppers are pleased to announce the latest addition to their range of ATEX & IECEx Cable Glands.
Commenting on Eclipse, Peppers Sales Manager Grayham Churchouse said;
“The Eclipse™ range of barrier gland products is entirely designed to ensure error free installation and on-site time saving. We’ve achieved this by using a simple resin retention seal and a hand operated cartridge incorporating a vortex mixing system which allows the installer to work confidently and effectively.
We observed that although there were other two part fast setting resin systems on the market, these systems did not allow for any inspection inside the sealing chamber. How would the installer know if an effective introduction of resin has been dispensed between the cable cores to create the required gas tight seal? (Read More)
HazLoc Cabinet Coolers Approved for Class I Div 1
EXAIR’s new Hazardous Location Cabinet Cooler® Systems have been set apart from the competition by achieving the UL classified designation for Div1 environments.
They have been tested by UL and passed their stringent requirements for use upon classified purged and pressurized electrical enclosures within Class I Div 1, Groups A, B, C and D; Class II Div 1, Groups E, F and G – and Class III environments. (Read More)
RHEINTACHO UK named competence center for ATEX products and applications in the group
RHEINTACHO UK, a subsidiary of RHEINTACHO Messtechnik in Freiburg, Germany, has a combined tradition and history of over 300 years combining the expertise and experience of Foundrometers Instrumentation, Harding of Leeds and Rheintacho Messtechnik.
This combination of know-how and application experience defines our commitment to both satisfying our customers’ requirements and providing solutions which are both technically suitable as well as economically sensible.
Over the last five years, RHEINTACHO UK has grown by more than 250% in sales and both efficiency and profitability have strongly improved. Several product transfers from Germany to the English subsidiary have proven to be good decisions, without compromising delivery reliability or quality. (Read More)
ecom presents first Ex-certified portable infrared and HD camera
ecom presents the Cube 800, the first portable and explosion-proof infrared and HD video camera for hazardous areas, at Hannover Messe 2019 in hall 9, stand D76.
Combined with the intrinsically safe ecom smartphone series Smart-Ex or tablet series Tab-Ex, industrial workers can remotely control the camera, display HD video and thermal images, or capture and annotate pictures or recordings from a safe distance. (Read More)