BAKERY INVEST IN CLEANING SYSTEM
An East Midlands bakery has invested in a centralised vacuum cleaning system designed and manufactured by market leaders BVC.
The primary reason for the investment was the need to clean up relatively inaccessible areas such as silo penthouses and internal silo tops/bottoms.
The system enables centralised collection of waste product, therefore removing any health and safety issues (Read More)
Range of sensors from ifm electronic complies with the latest requirement.
The possibility of residual dust build up, leading to a low-level risk of explosion is quite prevalent in many industries. Areas where this risk is identified should be classified as a Zone 22, requiring ATEX Equipment Category 3D for any control products in use where the risk is present. To comply with the requirements for 3D, sensors and other products must now comply with (Read More)
J D NEUHAUS LAUNCH NEW MOBILE WEBSITE
Materials handling and lifting equipment specialists J D Neuhaus have launched a mobile version of their website designed specifically for smartphones.
With mobile phone users currently making-up an estimated 15% of global internet traffic, it is becoming ever more important to have a website that looks good and functions correctly when viewed on mobile devices. (Read More)
What Is The Cost Of A Human Life Worth
Having spent the last 12 years working for the European market leader, designing manufacturing and supplying customers, with equipment for the correct storage of Hazardous, Flammable and Dangerous substances, I ask my self two questions:
What have I learned from this experience? (Read More)
Hazloc HeatersTM, a leading manufacturer of industrial unit heaters for hazardous and severe-duty locations, is pleased to announce the introduction of the AEU1 series of Explosion-Proof Electric Air Heaters certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements.
The AEU1 series of unit heaters are designed for industrial applications to provide primary or supplementary heating for comfort or freeze (Read More)
Make Weighing Safe, Easy and Flexible in Hazardous Areas
Equipment and products operating in hazardous areas are required to meet stringent criteria. They must be ‘protected’ to avoid the possibility of them becoming a source of ignition. Weighing systems are often an integral part of a process within the hazardous area and therefore must have suitable protection.
Although a variety of hazardous area weighing applications exist, capturing and communicating weighing results to an existing plant network safely is often a complex and challenging task. (Read More)
ExVeritas will hold FREE half-day ATEX Update and Refresher seminars on the 4th April and 3rd September 2014 in Wrexham, Nr Chester. These free seminars have been created to update and inform designers and users of ATEX and Ex products
The ATEX Directives continues to change and evolve, and in 2014 we can expect to see some more significant changes to Standards and possibly even the Directive. These free update seminars aim as both a refresher to the ATEX Directive (and its relationship with CE Marking and other schemes such as IECEX) and an overview of what has changed and may change in the near future. More …. ATEX update and Refresher
(Please subscribe here to get advanced notice of free courses and seminars as there are limited places and they often fill up fast!)
This Android application will allow the user to select a gas or vapour to determine the physical and flammable properties that may be required for ATEX or IECEx equipment selection or area classification. Hundreds of common flammable gases are available for selection and the properties calculated include: ATEX and IEC gas group & temperature classification, Flashpoint, UEL and LEL, ignition temperature and lighter or heavier than air indication for area classification.
The application can be download for free directly from www.exveritas.com
‘Area Classification Tools’ coming soon, please subscribe to our newsletter to keep informed of updates and beta access.
Maintec 2014 will feature a programme of special seminars, called The Exchange, when the show returns to the NEC in Birmingham on 11-13 March 2014.
The Exchange will feature 21 free practical talks packed full of advice, new innovations and case studies for maintenance professionals, engineers, plant and asset managers to learn from. For instance energy consumption is a major industry issue and Jit Patel, (Read More)
HAZEX 2014 – A HES and easyfairs Ltd event
Created to reflect the growing responsibilities of engineering professionals, Hazex exhibitors and learnShops address’ industry concerns and tighter legislation over the health and safety of industrial, commercial and government sites and facilities.
Hazex will be a one stop shop for engineers looking to comply with the latest health & safety legislation. Over recent months there have been many high profiled incidents that have resulted in deaths within (Read More)
