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News Release from: Insectron | Subject: GX insect exterminator
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 19 June 2006
Insect exterminator is ATEX certified
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.
The new Insectron GX insect exterminator from Berson is the first of its kind to have the entire unit - including all components - ATEX certified for use in areas with a gas explosion hazard This means it can be used safely in applications such as plastic, pharmaceutical, chemical and cosmetic manufacturing, brewing and distilling, bulk storage, and industries where solvents or other flammable compounds are manufactured or produced
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 19 May 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Insect exterminators granted ATEX approval
The Insectron range of insect exterminators is believed to be the first electronic insect exterminator granted ATEX approval for use in explosive, dusty and wet environments.
The full ATEX classification is II 2 G EEx d IIB T5.
The fact that the entire unit - and not just certain components - is ATEX certified is very important, because the exterminators are often contained within enclosures, causing a temperature increase during operation.
Every component of the Insectron GX was therefore tested to ensure safe and efficient use in gas hazard areas.
In addition, in order to ensure the durability and safe functioning of the unit, all exposed components have enhanced resistance to UV-A.
All Insectron GX models are designed and built under ISO9001 conditions, have a three year guarantee and conform to standards EN 60079-0, EN 50014:1997, EN 50018:1994.
They are also certified by the German Institute PTB (Physikalisch- Technische Bundesanstalt) which, along with organisations such as the German TuV, KEMA in the Netherlands and the British BSI, is a notified certifying body under directive 94/9 EC for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The device is also ingress-protected to IP67, allowing it to operate in wet environments such as food and dairy plants where water is regularly sprayed.
Each unit contains two high output ultraviolet (UV-A) lamps and a pheromone-containing glue board, the combination of which is highly attractive to flying insects, particularly flies, over an area of 200m2.
The insects are caught on the glue board which can then be removed and replaced when required.
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