Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "ATEX Directive",
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 Measuring static in hazardous areas from
Fraser Anti-Static Techniques, which we summarised at the time by saying "The new EX715 Static Meter from Fraser Anti-Static is said to be a unique instrument for measuring static electricity in hazardous areas".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Explosion-proof I/P transducer is ATEX compliant from
ControlAir: "ControlAir has announced the ATEX compliant Type-950XP explosion-proof I/P transducer which combines high-performance and reliability".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Magnet Schultz
concerning its Solenoid
- take a look at Industrial solenoid for hazardous areas
which says: "Emessem Solenoid has designed the high performance GTCE series of solenoids to meet the new European standards for electrical equipment used in hazardous areas, ATEX Directive RL94/9/EC".
Take a look also at the news release from Fraser Anti-Static Techniques, Static discharger is ATEX certified,
as well as Transducer is vibration and position insensitive from ControlAir,
and Bursting panels help ATEX compliance from Elfab.
See also:
New 11/2 inch power pulse valve
(February 2007)
ASCO/JOUCOMATIC NUMATICS has launched a 11/2 inch version of its highly successful type 353/800 Power Pulse valves
Process viscometers certified for combustible dust
(February 2007)
Hydramotion's Intrinsically Safe XL7-15x series process viscometers are now available certified to ATEX Ex II 1GD for use in hazardous atmospheres
Multi-zone detector sees fires in 30 micro seconds
(December 2006)
Orthos (Engineering) supply to the UK a multi-zone detector which will indicate a potential fire or explosion within 30 micro seconds
High efficiency electric motors work in dusts
(November 2006)
Dust ignition proof electric motors for use in ATEX Zones 21 and 22 are designed to operate safely and save energy in environments where explosions can occur due to combustible dust
Magnetic driven Chemical pumps can run dry
(October 2006)
One of the biggest problems when using pumps is dry running, up till now; there have been no solid answers
Silo provider ensures ATEX is met at bakery
(September 2006)
An ATEX approved aluminium silo manufacturer in the UK, has been working with a bakery to ensure it meets the UK Government's requirements for health and safety in explosive atmospheres
Explosion-proof stirrers and agitators
(September 2006)
Radleys has announced an agreement with Gebruder Buddeberg to market and support its range of explosion-proof compressed-air stirrers and agitators in the UK
Alarm annunciator used in hazardous areas
(August 2006)
Designed to ATEX Directive 100a in accordance with EN50021:1999, a hazardous area annunciator offers all the features and benefits of a safe area annunciator
Electronic pressure regulator is ATEX compliant
(August 2006)
A current-to-pressure and voltage-to-pressure transducer is now available with zero-based units ranging from 0-7.5 lb/in2 to 0-60 lb/in2 outputs and is compliant with ATEX directive 94/9/EC
Cable glands satisfy ATEX requirements
(August 2006)
ATEX approved cable glands to complement Kopex conduit systems feature an outer seal and cable grip for use with non-armoured cable and can be easily disassembled for inspection
The specifying of electrical conduit
(June 2006)
The specifying of electrical conduit is often ignored, relegated to last minute, commodity, purchase, usually at the lowest price with choice based on whatever is available from stock
Category 1-certified liquid ring vacuum pump range
(March 2006)
BOC Edwards has announced its new ATEX Category 1-certified liquid ring vacuum pump range
Valves improve dust collector efficiency
(February 2006)
A redesigned range of dust collection valves offer faster opening and closing times with less noise for improved dust collection and also a substantial reduction in overall valve size
Cable glands approved for hazardous areas
(December 2005)
Brass metric cable glands have been approved for use in both Zone 1 and 2 hazardous areas and also in Zone 21 and 22 areas, which are subject to dust explosion risks
Assistance with explosion protection on web site
(November 2005)
Sartorius has launched a new microsite focused on weighing in hazardous areas, which offers advice and downloads to help companies meet the requirements of the ATEX Directive
Pressure measurement advice given
(November 2005)
The variety of potential applications and installation locations for pressure measurement means it is difficult to set any hard and fast rules; Trevor Dunger advises on some basic guidelines
Revamped website includes useful downloads
(October 2005)
The revamped ABB Instrumentation Alliance web site includes latest flowmeters, analytical equipment, recorders and controllers and pressure and temperature sensors/transmitters
SS air motors meet ATEX approvals
(July 2005)
Aerosol filling equipment specialist chose air motors that exhibited many key features as standard, such as a stainless steel construction and ATEX approval
Hydraulics products meet ATEX Directive
(July 2005)
Industrial hydraulics users are assured of the compliance of Rexroth products with the technical documentation and the requirements laid down in the EU Directive
Control units operate in hazardous dusts
(July 2005)
Control units are designed for use in areas where combustible dusts are a hazard and such areas include mills, malting plants and milk powder manufacturing facilities
VMC slash lead-time down from days to hours
(May 2005)
Having searched for the best deal of performance against price it could find, an OEM selected a VMC that reduced machining time by a third and cut lead-time down to hours
Compact transducer beats space constraints
(April 2005)
Compact housing, accessible ports and easy adjustments of a miniature electropneumatic I/P, E/P transducer provide an ideal answer to applications that are space-constrained
Personal emergency transmitter for hazardous areas
(March 2005)
Lone worker protection specialist SBES is launching what it claims to be the world's first personal emergency transmitter unit that is intrinsically safe and Ex rated for use in explosive atmospheres
Metal Detectors Showcase At Interpack
(March 2005)
Lock Inspection Systems will be showcasing its MET 30+ range of metal detectors at Interpack on its stand hall 5, stand AO1-1, April 21-27
Electric motors' distribution partnered
(February 2005)
As a result of concluding a distribution partnership with Cegelec - which will provide a 24h service - WEG is providing a further boost to its UK low voltage and drives business
Posters guide on hazardous weighing
(February 2005)
Hazardous Area wall poster helps users to understand the fundamentals of hazardous area weighing and the implications of the ATEX directive and avoid misconceptions
Take the heat out of explosion-proof motors
(January 2005)
The combined effects of SVM gave the package of the WEG motor and WEG VSD the highest total efficiency, at around 97%, of all the drives tested, says the company
Data file details motors, clarifies ATEX zoning
(December 2004)
Six-page technical data file details a range of dust ignition proof motors and lso defines the dangerous zones according to risks as outlined in the internatiopnal standard IEC 79-10
Less complications wins dust control contract
(November 2004)
A dust control system maker won a contract from a cereals manufacturer on the basis that the equipment is less complicated and offered the quickest clean-down time
VMC demolishes lead times and costs
(November 2004)
Hunting for the best price:performance deal on a VMC, a safety lamp maker selected a machine that has reduced lead-time from days to a matter of hours and cut piece part costs by more than half
TUV International offers support to cope with ATEX
(November 2004)
TUV International offers support to help equipment manufacturers to comply with ATEX requirements covering hazardous atmospheres, which have been in force since July, 2003
Certified pneumatic products suit hazardous use
(November 2004)
A full range of non-electrical, ATEX certified pneumatic products includes certified solenoids, enclosures and automation products for use in hazardous atmospheres
ATEX approved switches solve safety problems
(August 2004)
A leading manufacturer of powder processing equipment says that a manufacturer of ATEX approved switches has enabled it to achieve compliance with our existing machine designs
Automation devices for hazardous use showcased
(July 2004)
Phoenix Contact will use Regional Hazard Ex events to showcase products designed for use in hazardous environments, including rail mounting terminals, power supplies for Zone 2 and interface devices