Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "ATEX Certified",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Manufacturingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Free electrical test tools catalogue is available from
Fluke (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "A leading supplier of electrical test and measurement equipment has produced a free catalogue about its line of rugged and reliable test tools, together with useful application articles".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Measuring static electricity in hazardous areas from
Fraser Anti-Static Techniques: "Fraser Anti-Static has developed a unique instrument for measuring static electricity in hazardous areas, the new EX715 Static Meter, which is ATEX certified".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Fraser Anti-Static Techniques
concerning its Static Meter
- take a look at Measuring static in hazardous areas
which says: "The new EX715 Static Meter from Fraser Anti-Static is said to be a unique instrument for measuring static electricity in hazardous areas".
Take a look also at the news release from Endress + Hauser, Temperature transmitter is accurate, reliable,
as well as Accurate and reliable limit detection from Endress + Hauser,
and Insects controlled in pharmaceutical manufacturing from Insectron.
See also:
Infrared camera for ATEX explosive atmospheres
(April 2007)
Hawk IR International has developed the maintenance-free Ex|CAM AF-Series fixed infrared (IR) camera certified for use in ATEX explosive atmospheres
Intrinsically safe giant LED clusters
(April 2007)
RTK Instruments has introduced the DA180 range of giant LED clusters providing a reliable, high-brightness visual indication of process conditions for safe and hazardous areas
Certified intrinsically safe dew point transmitter
(April 2007)
Michell Instruments has introduced a version of their Easidew Transmitter, Easidew TX I.S., with enhanced loop power that is ATEX certified as intrinsically safe
Dust extraction and filtration on show
(March 2007)
Flextraction will be exhibiting a range of new and existing dust collecting, mist separating and fume extraction equipment at Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition
Static discharger is ATEX certified
(March 2007)
The EX-HPSD static discharger has been certified for use in hazardous areas under the European ATEX directive, the unit is simple to install and comes in a choice of fibre lengths
ATEX Certified IR thermography cameras
(February 2007)
With the release of the ATEX Certified IR thermography cameras from Hawk continuous infrared operation within the Explosive Atmosphere without permits or supplementary safety kit is possible
ATEX certified fans and blowers with vapour fan
(February 2007)
When an international company specialising in medical engineering and biotechnology needed an ATEX class vapour fan, they turned to Flakt Woods
Rechargeable, lightweight ATEX safety torch
(January 2007)
The new Wolf rechargeable, lightweight R-50 safety torch, ATEX Certified to Zone 1, was originally designed for the European firefighting market
New universal gas detector
(January 2007)
Groveley Detection is launching new GD42X universal gas detector
Smoke extraction is ATEX certified
(December 2006)
The ATEX certified Evolution No Smoke self supporting extraction arm, providing possibly the best industrial extraction solution, has been launched by QD/Coral
ATEX certified digital weight display amplifier
(November 2006)
Leading weight instrumentation specialists Sensor Techniques has introduced its DAS72-EX safe area amplifier, specifically designed for use with the ATEX certified digital weight display
Five IECEx certificates awarded for dual marking
(October 2006)
Five IECEx certificates 'open the door' for dual ATEX-IECEx marking for hazardous area connection products
ATEX certified process weighing installed
(September 2006)
Load cell mounting kits fitted to 20 mixing vessels in three and four mount configurations at a paint plant allow easy load cell fitting and removal whilst in situ in Zone 1 hazardous area
Mini manipulator makes light work of small loads
(August 2006)
Latest work handling unit, a small manipulator has a lift/lower control mechanism incorporated with the lifting hook, to offer single handed operation providing safe, precise work handling
High brightness LEDs indicate hazardous areas
(August 2006)
A range of LED Clusters provides visual on/off indication - in six super-bright colours - of process conditions in safe and hazardous areas and provide a minimum of 100,000h of service life
Sounder has 26 user-selectable tones
(August 2006)
Sounders are designed for maximum efficiency in relation to their size and provide up to 100dBA sound output with 26 user selectable tones, which can be selected using a five-way DIL switch
ATAEX certified process analyser is versatile
(June 2006)
The ADI 2040 Process Analyser from Applikon Analytical is the most versatile on line analyser available today
Robust crane scales withstand harsh environments
(June 2006)
Crane scales and associated instrumentation have a strong track record for reliability and accuracy in industries including foundries, smelting plants, scrap processing plants and steel works
Insect exterminator is ATEX certified
(June 2006)
Insect exterminator unit is believed to be the first of its kind to have the entire unit - including all components - ATEX certified for use in areas with a gas explosion hazard
Process moisture analyser is EExd certified
(May 2006)
An EExd flameproof certified process moisture analyser meets all the requirements of the customer looking for a complete and total hazardous area installed monitoring system
An introduction to SBES
(May 2006)
The following is an introduction to SBES, a company specialising in a comprehensive range of lone worker protection systems
SS bodied gas sensor resists chemicals
(April 2006)
Stainless steel bodied, fixed-point gas sensor operates in chemically aggressive atmospheres including plastics, rubber, food and pharmaceutical production and metal processing
Gas detector handles extreme environments
(April 2006)
Crowcon has extended its Xgard fixed-point gas detector range with a new stainless steel bodied sensor which provides exceptional corrosion resistance in extreme industrial environments
LED Lamp used in hazardous areas too
(April 2006)
LED Lamp provides visual on/off indication of process conditions in safe and hazardous areas and are isuited for use as part of a panel mounting indicator or illuminated pushbutton assembly
Flowmeter measures compressed air accurately
(March 2006)
Proven in a wide range of gas flow applications, 'super sensitive' t-mass thermal mass flowmeter directly measures mass flow of compressed air, biogas and other utility gas applications
High temperature gas detector is ATEX certified
(February 2006)
An ATEX certified gas detector is designed to quickly detect flammable gases in high temperature applications (up to 150 deg C) such as gas turbines, gas-fired drying ovens or coating processes
Pre-engineered control panel service extended
(November 2005)
Extended service for pneumatic/process/electronic control panels and pre-engineered and assembled systems will cut costs and reduce 'time-to-market'
Automation design and assembly facility opened
(September 2005)
Meeting growing market demands for more high-tech pre-assembled automation systems and control cabinets a manufacturer has opened a custom design and assembly facility in the UK
Safety gate switch is ATEX Certified
(September 2005)
An ATEX Certified explosion proof safety gate switch is designed to control access to machinery and process lines operating in potentially explosive environments
Modular alarm system used in hazardous areas
(September 2005)
Solving many of the traditional problems of providing alarm indication in hazardous areas, modular unit that provides visual and audible indication is fully ATEX certified
Compact filling machine raises productivity
(August 2005)
Designed for automatically filling or decanting industrial containers from 100ml up to 1500 litre capacity, a filling machine has an articulated arm for maximum operator efficiency
Filling And Dispensing Machines At PPMA Show
(August 2005)
Filling Solutions is launching several new product ranges at this year's PPMA show at the NEC in September
Electro-pneumatic positioner is electronic
(August 2005)
Electronically-controlled electro-pneumatic positioner can be used with either single or double acting actuators, and has a current output option for remote actuator position detection
Auto Liquid 100ml-1,400L Filling Machines At PPMA
(July 2005)
Process weighing company Weightron Bilanciai is launching four new product ranges at this year's PPMA show at the UK's NEC in September