Dave Wilson, 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 Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release IR camera ensures safety in explosive environments from
Hawk IR International, which we summarised at the time by saying "Ex-CAM AF infra-red cameras can scan wide areas for autoignition temperatures to help pro-actively prevent explosive dust ignition".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Viscometer monitors polycarbonate melts from
Hydramotion: "Latest addition to range is designed for mounting in a nozzle at an elbow in the melt pipe with the sensing element pointing directly into the full flow of the material".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Meco Shaft Seals
concerning its Meco seals
- take a look at Seal upgrades meet ATEX requirements
which says: "Meco has adapted two of its seal designs to comply with ATEX, which considers packing glands unsuitable for service in potentially explosive atmospheres".
Take a look also at the news release from Hi-Co Technologies, Nonspark hand tools chosen by energy company,
as well as Centre educates infra-red users from Hawk IR International,
and Sustainability award given to explosion preventer from Epsilon Compliance.
See also:
Infra-red cameras for explosive atmospheres
(April 2007)
The Ex-CAM AF Series of fixed-mount infra-red camera systems is designed specifically for use in explosive atmospheres
IR thermography makes DSEAR evaluations easy
(February 2007)
Ex|CAM IR cameras immediately indicate potential problem areas in explosive atmospheres, such as bearings, pumps, motors and electrical equipment
Pressure data logger offers conveneience
(February 2007)
Ad hoc applications for pressure testing new products or production machinery do not always require an elaborate data acquisition system with many input channels permanently connected to a PC
Electric motors in hazardous dust environments
(January 2007)
Andy Glover of WEG UK gives some advice on motor specification and application
Cable junction boxes suit hazardous areas
(October 2006)
The Hensel DK range of cable junction boxes for use in hazardous areas is now available from Cee-Norm UK
Brochure explains ATEX fundamentals
(September 2006)
Industrial safety experts at Siemens Automation and Drives have produced a brochure to provide an overview of the fundamentals of ATEX legislation
Flameproof glands are ATEX approved
(September 2006)
The Kopex International HAM, HAMM and HAMS ranges of ATEX flameproof glands are approved for use in Zones 1 and 2 hazardous area classifications
Stainless-steel mixers keep it clean
(May 2006)
High-quality all-stainless-steel mixers have several key benefits in sterile environments
Telephone helpline for new Atex regulations
(April 2006)
Telephone helpline established to help users of motors find information on compliance with Atex regulations due to be introduced this summer
Flat panel PCs speed lifeboat response
(January 2006)
GE Fanuc Embedded Systems Survivor-Wildcat industrial flat panel PCs have helped an And Group Crusafe system reduce lifeboat muster times by around 70%
DTI confers notified body status
(December 2005)
Epsilon has been named as a notified body under the ATEX Directive (94/9/EC) by the UK Department of Trade and Industry
UKAS accreditation for Epsilon
(December 2005)
Epsilon Compliance has been awarded UKAS accreditation under the ATEX Directive
Mixers and agitators upgrade to ATEX approval
(November 2005)
Chemineer can now upgrade mixers and agitators to ATEX approval for use in Zone Zero hazardous areas
Inline viscometers perform in extreme conditions
(November 2005)
Carrying ATEX, Cenelec, CSA and TIIS certification, the XL7 series of inline viscometers give excellent performance in extreme conditions
New BSI explosive atmosphere standard and handbook
(November 2005)
BSI Business Information is promoting publications relating to explosive and flammable atmospheres
Data collector handles hazardous duties
(August 2005)
A new intrinsically safe condition-monitoring data collector allows fast and easy data collection from mechanical equipment operating in Class 1 Div 1 environments
Software tool advises on flammable materials
(June 2005)
A novel flammable material properties software tool can be downloaded from the Epsilon Compliance website
Compact driver sets legs in motion
(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
Mixers and agitators approved for Zone 0
(April 2005)
Mixers and agitators meet the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC Zone 0 requirement for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
Pneumatic products aim for ATEX applications
(February 2005)
Asco Joucomatic has launched one of the widest ranges of nonelectrical, ATEX certified pneumatic products for use in potentially explosive gaseous and dust laden atmospheres
Motors are obvious target in reducing downtime
(January 2005)
Business Development Director Mike Brook explains how planning and making a decision on whether to repair or replace an electric motor should be central to any downtime reduction strategy
Single source for certified pneumatic products
(November 2004)
Asco Joucomatic has introduced a range of non-electrical, Atex certified pneumatic products
Fans and blowers approved for ATEX applications
(October 2004)
Air Control Industries (ACI) of Chard, Somerset has acquired approval to the very latest stringent ATEX Directive
HSE Infoline handles two millionth enquiry
(September 2004)
The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) public enquiry contact centre, Infoline, has just handled its two millionth enquiry
Piezo motor walks round in circles
(September 2004)
A rotary version of the Piezo Legs motor is now available from Unimatic which is introducing it as a companion to the Piezo Legs linear motor/actuator
Pressurised enclosure stays safe in zones 1 and 2
(September 2004)
The EEx p Pressurised Combination Enclosure offers a completely new Ex solution for the control of automation devices, machines and systems within hazardous areas
PSUs gain UL1604 hazardous location approval
(August 2004)
Ten models of the popular MiniLine power supplies family as well as the MiniLine decoupling module have been approved to meet the UL1604 safety standard
Donaldson prefers AEG ATEX compliant motors
(August 2004)
To meet the requirements for Zones 21 and 22 environments, Donaldson Torit DCE has selected AEG's ATEX compliant DAM range of dust ignition proof motors for UK built products
Magnetic sensors are intrinsically safe
(April 2004)
New level and proximity sensors suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres are now available from Carlo Gavazzi
Enclosures approved for hazardous areas
(February 2004)
Alukom-Ex hazardous area enclosures are manufactured in accordance with KEMA 02ATEX2054 /2054U, EN 50014/19/20, EN50281-1-1 and CE0344
New business unit focuses on safety compliance
(December 2003)
Sira has set up a new safety compliance business under the banner 'safety through excellence'
Datasheet sets out ATEX compliance procedures
(November 2003)
Sira's new Safety Compliance Business has published a datasheet detailing the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC for non-electrical equipment in hazardous areas
Repairs guaranteed to meet new ATEX regulations
(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
Faster pumping with ATEX approval
(September 2003)
BOC Edwards has developed an innovative solution to address the reduced pumping efficiencies associated with meeting the T4 temperature classification under the ATEX Directive