Mike Page, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Potentially Explosive Atmospheres",
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 Cartridge filter cleaning complies with ATEX from
Flextraction, which we summarised at the time by saying "An ATEX standard cartridge filter cleaning system is designed for high airflow processes, handling continuous dust loads, whilst maintaining clean filters and a consistent air flow".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Gas and dust extractors for explosive atmospheres from
Flextraction: "Flextraction has introduced a range of Fumex ATEX-approved explosive gas and dust extractor arms for potentially explosive atmospheres".
In June 2007, we covered the news from ControlAir
concerning its Transducer
- take a look at Explosion-proof I/P transducer is ATEX compliant
which says: "ControlAir has announced the ATEX compliant Type-950XP explosion-proof I/P transducer which combines high-performance and reliability".
Take a look also at the news release from HBM UK, Optical and electrical strain gauge signals,
as well as Insects controlled in pharmaceutical manufacturing from Insectron,
and Infrared camera for ATEX explosive atmospheres from Hawk IR International.
See also:
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
Transducer is vibration and position insensitive
(March 2007)
The Type- 590X I/P Transducer from ControlAir is a current-to-pressure transducer is small in size and light weight
Portable device for 40 times faster valves
(March 2007)
Netherlocks has developed a device to make manual operation of problematic valves, whether they are high-torque, difficult to reach or require many handwheel rotations to activate, much easier
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
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
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
Close-coupled stainless steel process pumps
(January 2007)
CDR Pumps has launched an extension to its stainless steel range of process pumps, by adding the option of a close coupled pump unit
New generation of Triconex I/O systems
(December 2006)
New high-density modules, enhanced diagnostics and Atex compliance help increase performance and reduce installed costs for Invensys' flagship safety instrumented systems
Gearboxes, gearmotors gain Baseefa certification
(October 2006)
Fenner gearboxes and gearmotors have recently been awarded certification by Baseefa for use in ATEX Zones 1 and 2 (gas) and Zones 21 and 22 (Dust) atmospheres
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
Deadline to comply with DSEAR is here
(July 2006)
UK distributor of industrial maintenance, repair and overhaul products, is leading an initiative to remind employers of the July 2006 deadline to comply with DSEAR regulations relating to ATEX
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
ATEX cable management systems
(June 2006)
igus has announced thatit can provide an appropriate cable management solution to workplaces required to meet 'ATEX 137' regulations from 1st July 2006
Air winch powerful enough for loads to 750kg
(May 2006)
The new Profi 500/750 air winch from J D Neuhaus weighs in at less than 30kg, but is still powerful enough for loads up to 750kg
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
Antistatic timing belts conform to ISO 9563
(April 2006)
Timing belts that comply with ISO 9563 are for where static build-up cannot be tolerated such as packaging and in electrical component production and assembly machines
Transdev's now available in antistatic versions
(April 2006)
A new antistatic belt version that complies with ISO 9563 is now available on Breco T5, T10, AT5 and AT10 polyurethane timing belts
Flour handling, silo systems upgraded
(April 2006)
Upgrades at a UK food manufacturer - in line with EU standards - include a 40 tonne aluminium flour silo and a new receiving vessel
Pie-making kept in compliance with EU standards
(March 2006)
A leading manufacturer of silos, storage tanks and fabrications, has been working with UK football's favourite pie manufacturer to ensure it is in line with EU standards
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
Infrared sightglass is certified to ATEX
(February 2006)
Infrared sightglass - certified to ATEX - enables thermographers to assess and monitor live components located within an electrically hazardous area without removing covers or doors
Motors' ATEX certification gives added security
(November 2005)
ABB has gained blanket ATEX certification for its ABB industrial drives of 4kW and above and flameproof and non-sparking motors, for use in hazardous areas
ATEX directives lead to choice of filter media
(September 2005)
ATEX Directives for electrical and mechanical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres has forced suppliers and material handlers consider the properties of the goods they purchase
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
Guide details conduits for food industries
(June 2005)
Specialist electrical conduits can be supplied for the food processing and brewing industries as well as for demanding hazardous environments such as the petrochemical industry
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
Synchronous motors earn ATEX approval
(April 2005)
Hazardous duty synchronous motors with a flameproof enclosure satisfy ATEX standards for use in potentially explosive atmospheres as defined by CE directive 94/9/EC
Four new intrinsically safe air and noise monitors
(April 2005)
Casella CEL is launching four new ATEX-approved, intrinsically safe (IS), portable instruments for monitoring all aspects of occupational and environmental parameters across most industry sectors
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
New intrinsically safe version of sampling pump
(January 2005)
Casella CEL is launching an intrinsically safe (IS) version of its Apex personal sampling pump range for sampling dusts, fumes, gases, vapours and VOCs in potentially explosive atmospheres
Compliant category 1GD proximity sensors
(November 2004)
Festo will be exhibiting its latest ATEX-compliant products on stand 17 at HazardEx 2005
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