Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Explosive Atmosphere",
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 Viscometer helps to keep polycarbonate flowing from
Hydramotion, which we summarised at the time by saying "An online viscometer is specifically intended for the monitoring of polycarbonate melts and is designed for mounting in a nozzle at an elbow in the melt pipe".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Polymer melt viscometer works at extruder head from
Hydramotion: "A compact on-line polymer melt viscometer can be directly installed on the extruder die head, so there is no nee to divert any part of the flow".
In May 2007, we covered the news from Hawk IR International
concerning its Infrared thermographers in explosive atmospheres
- take a look at Infrared thermographers in explosive atmospheres
which says: "Hawk IR International has opened its Infrared Safety Centre (ISC) for the training and certification of infrared thermographers operating within explosive atmospheres".
Take a look also at the news release from Hawk IR International, Infrared camera for ATEX explosive atmospheres,
as well as Explosive atmosphere infrared camera system from Hawk IR International,
and ATEX Certified IR thermography cameras from Hawk IR International.
See also:
Battery pressure and temperature data logging
(February 2007)
The Leo Record Pressure Data Logger is a battery powered compact instrument which can store up to 57,000 readings of pressure and temperature in its non-volatile memory
Guide to ATEX for industrial controls published
(September 2006)
A brochure, which is available on-line or in hard copy format, provides readers with a clear interpretation of the ATEX legislation in conjunction with electrical equipment and systems
Flameproof glands approved for ATEX Zones 1 and 2
(September 2006)
ATEX flameproof glands are approved for use in Zones 1 and 2 hazardous area classifications and are designed for use in conjunction with all Kopex Liquid Tight flexible metallic conduits
Particle size analysis made in hazardous areas
(June 2006)
A fully integrated on-line particle size measurement analyser is designed for use in environments where there is the potential for dust explosions, meeting NEC500 and ATEX approvals
Motor users - be prepared for ATEX, summer 2006
(April 2006)
With ATEX 137 being finally implemented this summer, the end user will be fully responsible for the safety of equipment in hazardous areas on the site and many are not prepared
Association for electrical service gets chairman
(March 2006)
Brian Gibbon has been appointed International Chairman of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association (EASA)
Intrinsically safe viscometers
(November 2005)
The XL7 series of in-line viscometers gives excellent performance in the extreme conditions often encountered in petrochemical and chemical engineering applications
Driver module for piezo motor
(June 2005)
A small footprint driver is now available for the innovative Piezo Legs linear motor introduced to UK designers and technologists last year by Unimatic Engineers in London
Pneumatics products are ATEX-certified
(February 2005)
One of the widest ranges of non-electrical, ATEX certified pneumatic products for use in potentially explosive gaseous and dust laden atmospheres has been launched
Machine monitoring surveys minimise shutdowns
(January 2005)
Mike Brook provides a basic guide for plant and maintenance engineers, outlining how machinery shutdowns can be kept to a minimum and costs can be reduced
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 Approval for ACI fans
(October 2004)
Air Control Industries (ACI) of Chard, Somerset has acquired approval to the very latest stringent ATEX Directive
Packages off-the-shelf help SMEs comply with DSEAR
(April 2004)
'Off-the-shelf' packages will help SMEs comply with DSEAR for sectors such as manufacturers of fabricated metal products and automotive companies
Variable speed drives in explosive atmospheres
(March 2004)
Motor users are concerned that changes in the ATEX Directive have lead to a requirement to test EEx d motors and inverters used with variable speed drives - not so says a motor supplier
ATEX should mean more affordable computerisation
(January 2004)
One of the stipulations of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC is that companies must correctly identify their hazardous areas by 2003
Safety Compliance Business launched
(December 2003)
Under the banner 'Safety through excellence' Sira has launched a Safety Compliance Business that brings together all elements of Sira business that centre around safety in the workplace
Datasheet details ATEX Directive
(November 2003)
A datasheet details the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC for non-electrical equipment in hazardous areas where a potentially explosive atmosphere may be present
Ex Repair Licence awarded in north-east England
(October 2003)
Wyko's Electro Mechanical Services Centre at Newcastle is one of the few businesses to be awarded an Ex Repair Licence by Baseefa Certification Ltd
Catalogue points way to reducing accidents
(October 2003)
Safety signs and labels catalogue contains news on the latest legislation concerning disabilities and explosive atmospheres and a wide range of useful new products to help companies reduce accidents
Baseefa Certification licenses Wyko
(October 2003)
Wyko's Electro Mechanical Services Centre at Newcastle is one of the few businesses to be awarded an Ex Repair Licence by Baseefa Certification
News on the Explosive atmosphere safety sign from Signs and Labels
(August 2003)
The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) require where there is a risk of an explosive atmosphere to be designated with a Zone classification and be clearly marked
News on the ATEX directive - potentially explosive atmospheres from Asco Joucomatic Numatics
(March 2003)
Estimates reveal that 50% of all industrial applications now contain a hazardous area of one type or another and the impending ATEX directive concentrates on the dangers
News on the Explosive Atmosphere Management Service from Sira
(August 2002)
A new service offers companies an Explosive Atmosphere Management Service in order for them to achieve compliancy with the Worker Protection Directive (Directive 1999/92/EC)
Office grade PCs can be used in Zone 2 hazard
(January 2002)
Under the stipulations of ATEX Directive 94/9/EC, Zone 2 areas do not necessarily require expensive intrinsically safe or air purged systems so office grade PCs can be used