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Teledyne FLIR is all set to showcase their product portfolio at ADIPEC 2024, scheduled from 4th to 7th November in Abu Dhabi. Exhibiting at Stand 1005, Hall 1, Teledyne FLIR will showcase innovative sensing solutions such as SI-2 Series, including the new Si2x, PHH – T-series, Exx-series, and OGI cameras around SF6 detection.

The ground-breaking product on display is the FLIR Si2x-Pro™ Hazardous Location Acoustic Imaging Camera for Gas Leak, Mechanical Fault, and Partial Discharge Detection. The Si2x-Pro Acoustic Imaging Camera is specifically designed for use in hazardous gas and explosive dust environments, to easily reduce leaks of toxic or flammable gases to improve safety, or cut expenses associated with compressed air or gas leaks in your facilities. It offers best-in-class performance, decision support, and fleet management, along with enterprise data integration for optimal efficiency and safety.

In addition to the FLIR Si2x-Pro™, Teledyne FLIR will also showcase the following solutions:

FLIR SI2-Series
The Si2-Series of acoustic imagers offers industrial-grade solutions for the detection of air and gas leaks as well as mechanical faults such as bearing issues, addressing the top inspection requirements for industries such as manufacturing, electrical, and utilities.

The Si2 cameras apply an array of acoustic imaging advancements that work to detect and quantify air and gas leaks, mechanical faults, and partial discharge, making them the top-performing acoustic imaging cameras on the market for these types of detections.

• FLIR Si2-Pro: Industrial acoustic imaging camera for pressurized leak detection, mechanical fault detection, and partial discharge detection with on-camera severity assessments.
• FLIR Si2-LD: Industrial acoustic imaging camera for pressurized leak detection and mechanical fault detection in manufacturing and other industrial environments.
• FLIR Si2-PD: Industrial acoustic imaging camera for partial discharge detection with on-camera severity assessments for power infrastructure inspection.

FLIR T-Series
FLIR T-Series thermal imaging cameras offer outstanding resolution, and image clarity paired with the ergonomics professional thermographers need for a full day of inspections. From the 180° optical block rotation on the T500 models, to the T1k's OSX™ Precision HDIR optical system — designed exclusively for the T1K — the T-Series offers the next level in design and performance.

FLIR Exx-Series
For hardworking professionals in predictive maintenance, electrical, and building inspection, the most valuable tools are the ones that increase work efficiency and help them identify potential problems before they lead to expensive repairs. The FLIR E76, E86 and E96 offers a range of full-featured handheld thermal cameras fit for every budget, making all your inspections more convenient.

FLIR G-Series
FLIR optical gas imaging (OGI) cameras can help you perform infrared gas detection, spotting methane (CH4), sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), hydrocarbons, and hundreds of other industrial gases quickly, accurately, and safely—without shutting down systems. These cameras allow you to scan broad sections of equipment rapidly and survey areas that are hard to reach with traditional contact measurement tools. OGI cameras can also detect leaks from a safe distance, displaying these invisible gases as clouds of smoke.

Kalundborg Refinery, Denmark’s largest energy park, is located in the northwest of the Zealand peninsula. Every year, it processes around 5.5 million tons of crude oil, condensate, and raw materials. This industrial environment places special demands on the communication devices used. For communication, maintenance, and inspection in the field, the energy park staff relies on intrinsically safe mobile devices from Pepperl+Fuchs. The previous stock of Ex-Handy 10 and Smart-Ex® 02 will now be gradually replaced by the 5G-capable Smart-Ex® 03 smartphone to drive digitalization.

For years, Kalundborg Refinery in Denmark, part of the Klesch Group, has been relying on the expertise of Pepperl+Fuchs and its subsidiary brand ECOM Instruments. Pepperl+Fuchs supports Kalundborg's digitalization initiatives with special mobile devices certified for use in hazardous areas. The refinery's mobile workers currently use over 100 Ex-Handy 10 and Smart-Ex® 02 devices. The tasks include various inspection tasks, machine data collection, adherence to safety and compliance regulations as well as evaluation of plant integrity and service life. For a long time, the associated processes were paper-based and therefore prone to errors.

From paper-based to digital processes

To further digitalize the processes at Kalundborg, the hardware was to be brought up to the state of the art. Right from the start of the project, it was clear that the solution should depend on other internal company databases and ERP systems as little as possible. The goal was to keep the entry barrier low and the implementation period ambitiously short, while at the same time meeting the requirements for the next digitalization stage and the needs of mobile workers. Therefore, one of the most important criteria for new end devices was that they had future-proof technology such as 5G and a high-quality, high-performance camera. When the Kalundborg team evaluated the first demo devices of the Smart-Ex® 03, it quickly became clear that the new solution should be built around the 5G-capable Android smartphone with all its advantages, including usability.

In search of the right platform for their digitalization project, Kalundborg evaluated various software solutions. It turned out that some solutions would have required a lot of time to implement the digitalization project. The Kalundborg team opted for a solution from the Danish provider Azenzus. It is quick and easy to implement within a manageable project timeframe, easy to use, optimizes the existing data handling, and takes asset management to a new level.

From planning to implementation

Originally, the project plan envisaged that all processes and data would also be available in paper form in case problems arose during the turnover. In February 2024, however, the team decided to take the plunge and go fully digital. Initially, 20 Smart-Ex® 03 smartphones were used to equip all involved personnel, including the external employees who were hired for the start-up phase. Later, 25 additional devices were added.

The devices were set up with the necessary software and access settings in advance. The onboarding of 17 inspectors took just five hours – a process that previously lasted around three to five days. With the Smart-Ex® 03, the employees finally had digital access to all the information they needed.

Pro: usability

A peculiarity at Kalundborg is that the future users were actively and deeply involved in the selection of the end devices and had a say in the process. If they had not been satisfied with the hardware or software, alternatives would have been sought. It was therefore important that the Smart-Ex® 03 met the requirements of the mobile workers to their full satisfaction. The camera's performance was the top priority to properly fulfill all documentation and scanning tasks. The camera's macro function proved particularly impressive during the implementation phase.

The camera's suitability for everyday use in the harsh refinery environment was also important. The smartphone impressed the team with its robustness, withstanding drops and bumps without any problems. With its size of six inches, the Smart-Ex® 03 can also be easily stowed in work clothing pockets and does not restrict mobile workers. The glove mode, pen, and speech-to-text functionality make the smartphone easy to use even in harsh conditions, which was well received by Kalundborg's employees right from the start. Kalundborg's IT department also confirmed this impression, as the Android operating system and Android Enterprise Recommended certification made it very easy to set up and manage the devices via a device management system.

Into the digital future with the Smart-Ex® 03

The Smart-Ex® 03 is the breakthrough for digitalization projects at Kalundborg Refinery. Its size and usability remove entry barriers for end users.

Other applications that benefit from the smartphone's powerful hardware are also already being evaluated at Kalundborg. Thanks to 5G support, access to additional applications is possible in the field. The use of augmented reality applications and AI functions, for example for the automatic identification of tools or parts, is also currently being examined.

A major focus is on applications for change identification. These allow inspectors to scan locations or objects with the camera and automatically detect differences to a previous scan. This means that any damage or other deviations from the normal condition of a system or object can be identified immediately and repair measures initiated.

The digitalization measures at the energy park were so successful that the solution will now serve as a prototype for further digitalization measures at other sites.

Strong partners for strong solutions

Pepperl+Fuchs offers its customers not just products, but a comprehensive package. Companies receive the hardware and matching accessories together with the desired pre-configuration. Continuous and close cooperation with partners ensures that the implementation runs smoothly. This not only saves customers time, but also nerves and, above all, costs.

Customers also benefit from the numerous certifications and local type approvals that Pepperl+Fuchs products offer. Especially in demanding environments such as a refinery, the devices used must be robust, resistant, and reliable. Pepperl+Fuchs, with many years of experience of its subsidiary ECOM Instruments in the field of explosion-protected devices, attaches particular importance to the development of products that meet these requirements. The Smart-Ex® 03, for example, is approved for use in Zones 1 and 2, as well as in mining. The use of the Smart-Ex® 03 at Kalundborg shows how smoothly digitalization can be implemented in the industry and at the same time offer tangible added value for employees.

"The switch to the Smart-Ex® 03 has opened up a whole new world for us," confirms Søren Gothil Hansen, Manager of Mechanical, Civil & Inspection (MCI) at Kalundborg Refinery. "The smartphone is so easy to use and manage that we decided very early on not only to use it as part of our solution, but to build the entire solution around it."

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The Engineering Equipment and Materials Users Association (EEMUA) has launched EEMUA Publication 248 (Edition 1), 'UK Pressure Equipment – A guide to the information to be supplied to the PSSR Competent Person for drawing-up a Written Scheme of Examination'.

EEMUA 248 has been written to aid stakeholders in the process of transfer of knowledge from those responsible for the manufacture of equipment, assemblies and systems to the user/owner and competent person who are responsible under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR) for a written scheme of examination (WSE).

To draw up an effective WSE and enable effective examinations, inspections, repairs and modifications to the equipment once it enters service, the transfer of such information and knowledge is imperative. In the UK, it is illegal to operate pressure systems which fall under the PSSR without establishing safe operating limits and having a suitable WSE in place.

The new guidance has been developed through a collaboration of engineers and representatives from EEMUA, the Pressure Equipment Consultation Forum (PECF) and the Safety Assessment Federation (SAFed) in consultation with other stakeholders within the pressure equipment industry. It incorporates technical advice from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the UK.

EEMUA 248 Edition 1 is free to download from the EEMUA website.

The publication is issued jointly by EEMUA and SAFed (as PEDG03).

As the world pursues a future powered by clean energy, green hydrogen stands out as a key player in global decarbonisation. While this is driving many new market entrants racing to bring hydrogen offers to the market, it also brings unique safety concerns that only require one small incident to potentially stall the hydrogen economy. It is highly flammable, can embrittle metals and has a small particle size that makes it difficult to contain without leakage. To overcome this, any investment in hydrogen should sit alongside a holistic approach to risk prevention that protects a facility at every stage in the lifecycle. This approach to safety ensures, for emerging companies and established businesses, the lessons of the past are not forgotten while addressing a new generation of threats that come from modern technology that will support offers for years to come.

When NASA embarked on the mission to send a man to the moon it turned to hydrogen as the solution for propulsion and stored energy. In fact, there is not a commercial fuel cell today that doesn’t owe some debt to NASA’s early exploration of the technology. Since then, hydrogen has been used as a fuel and energy solution in a number of applications, providing industry with the experience of managing hydrogen risks. But as investment grows and more industries become reliant on hydrogen, any small incident can have a drastic impact on the entire value chain.

Incorporating safety in a hydrogen production facility starts with ensuring that safety is not an afterthought but an integral element of the design. The more time and effort invested during this stage, the safer a plant is throughout the full lifecycle. A process hazard analysis (PHA) or a hazard and operability study (HAZOP) are two structured methods that gather a team of experts to break the system down, highlight possible deviations, and document the causes and consequences to mitigate risk.

Hydrogen’s highly flammable nature and low ignition energy means construction must include purpose-built components, including materials that prevent the risk of leakage. With properly certified equipment (explosion proof equipment, leak detection, real time monitoring), facilities can minimise the likelihood of a spark by specifying effective bonding and grounding, using non-sparking materials wherever possible like plastic fan blades.

Once a facility is in operation, safety procedures and protocols should be continually reviewed alongside any new technology. This requires continuous oversight of hydrogen processes and constant attention to ATEX zones. Wireless temperature sensors can be fitted to the electrical bus bars, and thermal imaging can be used to find hot spots to reduce the risk of electrical fires or arc flash.  While the risk can never be zero, risk management reduces it to an acceptable level by taking steps to reduce the likelihood of an incident occurring its consequences.

Inside and out
The typical hydrogen production plant consists of two key elements, the electrolyser itself and the supporting balance of plant equipment such as batteries, water, air, compressors, storage, and firefighting systems. The risks associated with both parts are represented by high or low temperature, level, flow, and pressure. If an anomaly is detected or an emergency stop button is pressed, the control system should automatically bring the plant to a safe state. This includes cutting power to non-critical components such as compressors, activating ventilation systems and, release trapped volumes of gas in pipework. It should also raise an alarm to inform personnel.
But there are new threats, risks and hazards no longer limited to just the process. Cyber threats are now a factor of life, in 2023, the number of ransomware victims doubled compared to April 2022^[1]. Cyber-crimes are getting more frequent and more aggressive, requiring the same systemic approach to process hazards and mitigate risk. In the same way as a process HAZOP, a cyber-HAZOP breaks the system architecture down to a set of nodes to identify deviations and document the causes. An electrical-HAZOP does the same, highlighting deviations and documenting the consequences.

Combining this risk assessment with the use of digital twins enables even more rigorous testing, as it brings all data sets together for insight into correlations and behaviours between the process and electrical systems. This represents a holistic safety approach to a hydrogen facility that can be applied as an end-to-end model of the green hydrogen production chain.

Ensuring system integrity is not just about keeping the hydrogen in the system, it’s also essential that the safety system and process control protection should work independently. This greatly reduces the risk of common causes of failure, as well as systematic failures that could affect the entire system. Physically separate systems with diverse technologies present the ideal way to protect overall safety.

An overall process control system will bring the two domains of the process control system and the electrical control system together. This provides the capability to manage any safety situation effectively, while also providing an intuitive interface for operators. As well as providing situational awareness.

Holistic safety at a hydrogen plant means integrating advanced technologies and taking proactive risk mitigation strategies. Safe operations are only possible after in-depth analysis that covers process, electrical, and cyber hazards. Anyone involved in the hydrogen value chain should look to ask themselves: what can go wrong, what is the likelihood, and what is the consequence? The answer to the third question can sometimes reach beyond safety and pose significant environmental risks as well. Therefore, an in-depth approach to safety is essential to provide the insight and prompt the actions required to mitigate risks across a hydrogen facility’s full lifecycle. Find out more here.

As the inventor of flameless explosion venting, REMBE is once again challenging the status quo with the new Q-Box R3leaf, the world's first sustainable device for flameless explosion venting.

After years of systematic development, testing and successful approval tests, REMBE is convinced that it has contributed to more than just an improvement in flameless explosion venting technology. Instead, the aim is to set a good example and send a clear signal that everyone can reduce the carbon footprint in our industry. 

 During development of the Q-Box R3leaf the focus was on sustainability and the central question: Where can the status quo be further challenged?  

The development of the Q-Box R3leaf expands REMBE's line of flameless explosion venting devices with a product optimised in terms of both effectiveness and sustainability.  

Thanks to continuous development, it was possible to significantly increase the venting efficiency of the Q-Box R3leaf, allowing plant operators to reduce the number of flameless explosion venting devices required on their plant.

What is flameless explosion venting? 

Flameless explosion venting devices are primarily used to protect vessels or plants against the main effects of explosions, flames and pressure, which would be released unhindered into the environment if conventional explosion venting was used. To put it simply, they consist of two elements: the explosion venting device, such as an explosion vent and a downstream flame extinguishing element. This decreases the explosive pressure to a level that is harmless for the protected plant, and at the same time reduces the temperature of the combustion gases to a harmless level.

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Known for pioneering effective and safe cleaning methods, particularly in environments where safety is paramount, SpaceVac’s new models offer a range of options that are designed for use in hazardous, ATEX/Div2-rated combustible environments such as woodshops, food processing facilities, and other industrial settings where combustible dust and debris can pose a potential risk.

In total, the expanded range of new vacuums features 23 different models for use across a diverse spectrum of operating environments - from gutter cleaning to removing pharmaceutical waste, with two new lines (the Titan and Mercury models) specifically designed for the removal of combustible dusts. The Titan range, offers five models suitable for use in ATEX/Div2 environments* with options from 1-3 motors and even a three phase powered solution. Meantime - the Mercury range offers five ACD rated vacuums for removing combustible dusts from non-certified areas.

Each of these new models are packed with innovative features including;

Independently Switchable Motors - Allowing operators to adjust the power and performance of the vacuum based on the cleaning task at hand, offering both flexibility and energy efficiency. Whether dealing with light dust or heavy debris, users can select the appropriate motor configuration to maximize efficiency while conserving energy when full power isn’t required.

Market-Leading Filtration System - Effective filtration is crucial in hazardous environments where dust and fine particles need to be safely captured and contained. SpaceVac has equipped its new units with market-leading filtration technology that ensures even the finest particles are safely trapped, reducing the risk of airborne contaminants and maintaining compliance with safety standards. This system not only enhances operational safety but also extends the life of the vacuum, ensuring reliable performance even in demanding conditions.

Integrated Tool and Pole Holders - A common challenge when using industrial cleaning equipment is maintaining easy access to all necessary tools. SpaceVac’s new design incorporates integrated tool and pole holders directly onto the vacuum itself. This feature provides users with the convenience of always having essential accessories within reach, minimizing downtime and streamlining the cleaning process. Whether switching between attachments or needing additional reach, everything can be stored neatly and securely on the unit, enabling seamless operation.

Designed for Challenging Environments - SpaceVac’s commitment to safety and performance is evident throughout this new range. These vacuum cleaners are specifically engineered for combustible environments, making them ideal for industries such as woodworking, food production, and pharmaceuticals, where combustible dust is a constant concern. The vacuums powerful cleaning performance make for the ideal companion to the company’s range of fully conductive ATEX cleaning systems, providing the complete solution for removing combustible dust from the safety of the ground floor.

A Trusted Name in High-Level Cleaning

As the global leader in high-level cleaning systems, SpaceVac has built a reputation for innovation, safety, and reliability. The launch of this new industrial vacuum range further solidifies its position at the forefront of the industry. With a blend of cutting-edge features and a clear focus on the specific needs of ATEX-rated environments, these new units are set to make an immediate impact in the market. Find out more and book a free presentation today at the website - spacevacinternational.com

* Certification / rating varies by model. Please consult literature for specific model rating information.

Mike Meen, Technical Director at Bureau Veritas, highlights the crucial role that safety and environmentally critical elements (SCE) play in energy, chemical and process industries, and how evolving digitalisation is improving the monitoring of this equipment.

Safety and environmentally critical elements (SCE) are a risk-management tool within equipment and software across several industries, used to prevent or limit the effects of a major accident.

A common example of this is a relief valve on a pressure-containing device. The relief valve (the SCE) is installed on the equipment to prevent a rupture, safeguarding the plant or local area from potential hazardous leaks or explosions. As a vital piece of equipment, it’s critical that the element is well-maintained and regularly monitored to ensure its value and reliability.

Condition monitoring forms part of the risk mitigation process and has been undertaken in the chemical and energy industries for decades. The concept and thinking behind condition-based maintenance dates back to World War II, where the RAF used the predecessor to ‘Nowland and Heaps’ reliability-centred maintenance (RCM) to look at particular components across its fleet of similar aircraft to assess the pass, fail and degradation of specific parts.

The science of maintenance has improved over time, as has the reliability of components. However, despite the ever-evolving development of products and technologies, condition monitoring has always been a process-heavy task, requiring hours of resource to analyse individual pieces of data.

Turning data into information

Digitalisation has significantly improved the ways in which we can undertake condition monitoring. Machine learning and artificial intelligence has enabled us to move away from simply interrogating those millions of data sets – i.e. counting how many times a certain piece of equipment has passed or failed, and instead move into trending the data – looking at performance analysis, product degradation and lifecycle predictions.

Factoring in the multiple SCEs in situ in plants across the UK, including offshore plants, we are able to collect terabytes of data, whereby we’re able to start recording things such as manufacturer’s details of the SCE, the type of equipment or SCE, faults and failures within the device; this is where data, turns into useable information.

With the advent of sophisticated interfaces, we can tap into multiple existing databases across numerous plants and industries, both for onshore and offshore installations, and crucially, predict failure before it’s too late.

Utilising the information that is already readily available, AI servers can connect the dots and reports can be instantly created to advise companies on the risks posed within their facility, based on the manufacturer's products used, regularity of maintenance and dormancy of the SCEs. This could not only prevent an accident occurring, but crucially save lives; all from a computer.

For operators of industrial facilities, this offers peace of mind that continuous reporting can be done to predict any potential outages, ensuring a consistent ‘state of play’ for the plant.

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As successor to the IS655.2, the intrinsically safe 5.5-inch smartphone offers Android™ 14 and a large equipment package

 i.safe MOBILE is launching the IS880.2, its latest smartphone for Zone 2/22, at the end of October 2024. The elegant and lightweight 4G LTE smartphone offer industrial customers a wide range of user-friendly features for use in ATEX zone 2/22. The robust and high-performance smartphone is equipped with a PTT/MCPTT-optimised chipset and comes with Android 14. As the successor to the popular IS655.2 smartphone, it has a convenient PTT side button and, as a new highlight, a red SOS button and a channel selection switch for individual or group PTT calls. Thanks to the innovative design of the powerful loudspeaker, users can also operate the device in noisy working environments. The 13-pin ISM interface provides a secure connection for suitable accessories. The smartphone has a clear 5.5-inch screen, is Android™ Enterprise-compliant, zero-touch capable, MDM-compatible and has a fingerprint sensor on the side. i.safe MOBILE attaches great importance to the longevity of the devices and enables a longer device life cycle thanks to the replaceable 4500 mAh battery. The target sectors for the IS880.2 are customers from the oil and gas, chemical, pharmaceutical and industrial production sectors who are looking for a robust, high-performance Zone 2/22 smartphone.

Powerful features combined with a clean industrial design
The IS880.2 is characterised by powerful components and a special industrial design conceived for use in Zone 2/22. The strong mobile platform supports the optimal transmission of voice, video and data information for PTT and maintenance applications. The device supplied with Android 14 is Android Enterprise-compliant and zero-touch capable. The powerful speaker has been developed by the design team to extend across the entire width of the device, making it particularly powerful - even in noisy environments.

Despite the intrinsically safe design for use in Zone 2/22 and the strong, replaceable 4500 mAh battery, the smartphone has an elegant appearance. The long battery life and replaceable battery make the device ideal for multi-shift operation and a long service life. The rubberised honeycomb structure stands out as a special design and safety feature that ensures a good grip when used in harsh environmental conditions. Using the fingerprint sensor on the side, the device can be quickly unlocked - ideal when face recognition is not possible due to helmets or face protection.

Users can capture images and videos in real time with the 50MP AF main camera including a powerful flash for night shots, which also functions as a torch - ideal for maintenance and control tasks.

The powerful mobile platform supports, among other things, the optimal transmission of real-time videos for maintenance use.
 

The PTT/MCPTT button on the side of the device and the talkgroup switch make it easy to change between individual and group calls within the range of mobile networks and WLAN. A headset and a universal leather case are available as approved accessories for Zone 2/22. The headphones are connected to the device via the secure 13-pin interface.

The display glove mode (operation with wet hands and gloves) and good display readability even in sunlight round off the smartphone's equipment package.

The IS880.2 will be available from the end of October 2024.
You can find the technical specifications here.
You can download a selection of press images here.

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IEC 60079:2024 contains the specific requirements for the design of electrical systems, selection, installation and the required initial inspection of electrical installations of Ex Equipment in, or associated with, explosive atmospheres including requirements for documentation and personnel competency.

There are many small changes and clarifications, but the new major technical changes include:

The title is changed to "Electrical installation design, selection and installation of equipment, including initial inspection" to ensure that all areas, including initial inspection are now covered.

• The term "Installation of equipment" is replacing the word "Erection" in the title as more common wording.
• The requirements for simple apparatus have been aligned with IEC 60079-11.
• The flowchart is revised to include consideration of equipment groups, cable lengths and enclosures with a volume cutoff at 2 000 cm3
• The previously informative Annex C to improve details relevant to testing cables and alignment to the selection requirements is now normative.
• The previous normative tables in the section "Initial inspection" are included in the informative Annex O. This allows checklists to be customised for specific installations.

The new IEC 60079-14:2024 now ties in with the recently published IEC 60079-17:2023 which is the Standard for Electrical installations inspection and maintenance. IEC 60079-17:2023 applies to users and covers only those factors directly related to the inspection and maintenance of electrical installations specifically designed for hazardous areas, where the hazard is caused by explosive atmospheres. There were two major technical changes

• Further requirements added regarding Type of Protection "o".
• Modified reference in this standard to align all types of inspection with Continuous Supervision terms for example, Skilled Personnel and Technical Persons with Executive Function.

There are also many other small changes such as the change in terminology from previously used ‘Special Condition of Safe Use’ to current terminology ‘Specific Conditions of Use’

ExVeritas are a UK Government Appointed Body for UKCA ‘Ex’, an ATEX Notified Body and an IECEx Certification Body. ExVeritas offer CompEx and Specialized Courses for Designers, Installers and Inspectors at our multiple centers globally, in addition we have developed new and updated specialist courses covering diverse subjects from advanced intrinsically safe design to non-electrical risk assessment. More on ExVeritas Training here. 

Enerpac has appointed ATEC France as its 100th Authorised Service Centre in Europe. A specialist in bolting and controlled tightening tools, ATEC offers the full range of Enerpac hydraulic tools for rental and purchase, together with maintenance and calibration services, from its four offices across France. ATEC likewise is a strong and proven resource to provide on-site execution of controlled tightening and calibration services.

ATEC has over 25 years’ experience of working on controlled tightening projects in many industries, including petrochemicals, wind farms, offshore, construction, plastics production and processing. As well as suppling tools to engineering contractors, it offers consulting, maintenance and repair services for the equipment as well as engineers for specific bolting projects.

“We were looking for a premium brand that has an outstanding range of controlled tightening tools, together with the commitment and resources to work with us as we grow the business, Enerpac is the perfect fit,” said Guilhem de Nucé, MD and owner of ATEC. “Our tools are used in demanding environments where strong technical support is essential to ensure their continued smooth operation. Enerpac can provide this support, and more, when we are advising clients on the best solution.”

Commitment to Customer Service 
“We are delighted that ATEC has chosen to become our 100th Enerpac Authorized Service Centre in EMEA - a significant milestone in our commitment to providing tools users with the very best in high quality support services,” says Eric Joon, Manager Training & After Sales Enerpac EMEA.

ATEC joins a global network of Enerpac Authorised Service Centres that engineering contractors can rely on wherever and whenever they need new tools, maintenance and calibration services. 

Recently, the ATEC sales team completed a sales training course with Eric Joon. Guilhem de Nucé again. “Working with Enerpac gives us the opportunity to take our sales skills to the next level. The course with Eric Joon will allow us to build stronger relationships with our customers based on the know-how and objectivity we bring to their bolting projects.”

For more information on Enerpac hydraulic bolting tools, and on Enerpac training, visit www.enerpac.com.

For more information on ATEC, visit www.atecsarl.com.