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ATEX/IECEx approved high output portable floodlight for hazardous area use

Lumenox has announced its new LPX6 explosion proof ATEX/IECEx approved high output LED portable floodlight, lumenox.co.uk/lpx6, suitable for providing temporary portable lighting in Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 gas and dust environments in oil and gas, petrochemical, aviation, marine, utility and other hazardous areas.

Powered from either 115 or 230VAC, the light output, generated from an array of 16 high efficiency LED light engines, (Read More)

Casella Celebrates Intrinsically Safe Approval For Apex2

Following a rigorous testing process, Casella has announced Intrinsically Safe approval for its Apex2 personal sampling pump range, with class leading performance and capability.

Instruments supplied for application in atmospheres where there is a risk of explosion must be designed with the appropriate safety requirement critical in achieving IS approval; protecting the equipment and ensuring it is safe to use. (Read More) 

Market leading attenuation for JSP’s new range of Sonis® Ear Defenders

Developed in partnership with a leading research facility in the field of acoustic engineering, this new range meets the needs of an extensive range of industrial applications.

This exceptional range of Sonis® Ear Defenders is  Kitemarked and meets EN352-1. The advantages of this range  is that it offers  a wide spread of attenuation with SNR values between 27 and 37 meaning that selecting the right model (Read More)

Maintec 2017 The Future Of Maintenance Engineering

21 – 23 March 2017, NEC Birmingham, B40 1NT

Maintec, the UK’s premier event for the maintenance and asset management community, is undergoing a radical makeover.

2017 will see a ‘new look’ educational programme for the show featuring two new theatres, Maintec Dialogue and Maintec Summit packed with keynote speakers and high-level free to attend seminars.

During the three days of the event, enjoy free-to-attend educational conference and seminar content from industry leaders and engineering pioneers discussing the IIOT, smarter factories and the impact, challenges and opportunities facing the maintenance engineering community.
Through two new theatres, Maintec Dialogue and Maintec Summit, the seminar programme will give attendees best practice advice on reducing downtime, (Read More)

Spinaclean For Cleaning In Explosive Atmospheres

Following 3 years R&D, Spinaclean, manufacturer of SkyVac the world’s no 1 indoor high level cleaning equipment, has developed the SkyVac ATEX* poles system.

This allows the operator to clean above the ground safely for the first time, solving the worry of possible disasters when cleaning in explosive or combustible atmospheres containing airborne vapour or dust. (Read More)

Hot Work In Explosive Atmospheres

Ineffective management of combustible materials in a high risk environment presents numerous health and safety risks with significant consequences.

Using ‘hot’ tools to carry out cutting, soldering or welding in a hazardous area increases the risk of fire, or even worse, an explosion.  One of the many causes of explosive atmospheres is the presence of flammable gases.  In large enough quantities, flammable gases mixed with air and the presence of an (Read More) 

EU Emissions Regulations Prioritise Safety In Potentially Explosive Atmospheres

Pyroban reports that the emissions regulations (EU 97/68/EC* Directive) have been amended to support the special application of diesel engines, such as those in forklifts, used in potentially explosive atmospheres, where safety is paramount.

“The conflict between the safety requirements of the ATEX directive and the technologies applied to meet the requirements (Read More)

Blackline Safety’s NEW game-changing G7 ‘everything detection’ modular system

Whole environment monitoring of hazards, gas concentrations, exact location and movement - with speakerphone

Shawcity are very pleased to announce the latest addition to our gas detection portfolio, the Blackline Safety G7. After nearly two years in development in response to customer feedback, the system is a world first; a work-anywhere, global employee safety monitoring system (Read More)

Your Intrinsically Safe Toolkit from Shawcity

Intrinsic safety has for a long time been a recognised term in gas detection, however, in line with expanding requirements new and affordable IS technology is now available for other detection applications.

In the occupational hygiene arena, intrinsic safety and ATEX approval has often been difficult; to measure a specific criteria such as noise or air quality you would require a hot works permit and be provided with a gas monitor (usually 4-gas) for the duration of the monitoring. (Read More) 

Hazardex 2017 Awards: Voting Now Open For The Best Hazardous Area Sector Product, System Or Service

A total of 20 nominations have been shortlisted across four categories for the Hazardex 2017 Awards, designed to recognise excellence in the hazardous area sector.

Voting is now open and will take place between 20th January 2017 and 20th February 2017. Winners in each category will be announced after the Hazardex 2017 Conference and Exhibition in early March. (Read More)