New Equipment for controlling electrostatic in hazardous atmospheresl

ATEX approval - ACHEMA 2003

13-May-2003

At ACHEMA 2003, Newson Gale Ltd will be displaying the Cenelectrex range of Static Grounding & Bonding Equipment for controlling electrostatic in industrial hazardous (potentially explosive) atmospheres. It is essential to ensure safe grounding and bonding procedures in order to prevent uncontrolled electrostatic discharges (sparks) from unearthed plant, equipment and personnel, as these sparks can easily provide an ignition source, resulting in a fire or explosion. This established and field-proven range of equipment is already well known to Engineers and Safety Managers throughout Europe, but has recently received the latest approvals (ATEX 95) in readiness for the suite of ATEX directives that come into force at the end of June 2003. According to these new European Directives, engineers and managers of plants with potentially explosive atmospheres (PEA) must select appropriately certified equipment (electrical and mechanical) and also carry out a risk assessment of all operations taking place within the PEA in order to provide maximum safety to all employees. The ATEX approvals gained by the Cenelectrex range enable them to be used in the widest possible range of surface industries, in both gas (Vapour) and Dust explosive atmospheres. The unique range includes Static Grounding and Bonding Interlock Systems that can prevent an operation starting until the correct static control measures are in place. Self-Testing Grounding Clamps that provide visual verification to the operator of a satisfactory bond, and a wide range of purpose designed Static Grounding Clamps, Reels, Retractable Cables, Test Instruments and Accessories. Cenelectrex Static Control Equipment is commonly used in many branches of the processing industries, including chemical, pharmaceutical, paints, coatings, food and beverage, oil and gas.

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