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News Release from: Hi-Co Technologies
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 07 December 2005
Atex rules boost non-spark hand tool
interest
New company Hi-Co Technologies has reported keen interest in its non-spark hand tools because of the pending Atex directive on safe working practices in explosive areas.
New company Hi-Co Technologies has reported keen interest in its non-spark hand tools because of the pending Atex directive on safe working practices in explosive areas Hi-Co holds UK distribution rights to Carltsoe non-spark tools, Jaeger non ferrous castings and Lubchem low temperature lubricants
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 5 Jan 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Company founder Mike Wilkerson said: "The Atex directive requires employers to conduct risk assessments and classify at-risk areas as Zone 0, 1 or 2".
"Within these areas, steps must be taken to use equipment with a low probability of creating a source of ignition".
"This equipment must be independently certified as Atex compliant and carry the Ex hexagon mark".
"Carltsoe tools are certified as fully compliant." Carltsoe tools are made in Denmark to an ISO certified quality system, under which all tools are individually tested before shipment.
Copper beryllium or aluminium bronze are the main alloys used, but other alloys may be used where more appropriate.
The tools have been tested and accepted by Osha, Din, Nato, ISO and other notifying bodies.
This equipment is already used in offshore and land facilities operated by Esso, Exxon, Stat Oil, BP and other energy companies.
All non-spark tools can be supplied drop-protected for use at height.
The tools are non-magnetic and corrosion resistant.
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