Karl Metcalfe, Technical Support for the AEMT, looks at the knowledge and responsibilities that are expected when it comes to managing electric motors in zoned areas more

CARTseal B24: Latty's new fully approved mechanical

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GROUPE LATTY’s new CARTseal B24 cartridge mechanical seal is FDA, CE 1935/2004, ACS and ATEX-approved, which makes it ... more

What do the ATEX changes mean to Ex forklift users?
	Following the recent introduction of the new ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, Steve Noakes, engineering manager at Pyroban offers guidance on what this means to users and suppliers of explosion proof ... more

Wireless radio system gains Ex certification
	Phoenix Contact’s Radioline system has recently been certified to meet the ATEX and IECEx standards, allowing it to be deployed internationally in any zone-2 areas, subject to gas explosion risks. more

Transducer achieves IECEx approval
	Balluff’s Micropulse TA12 explosion-proof linear position transducer has been credited with IECEx explosive atmospheres approval rating to IEC 60079 0/1/26/31, expanding its potential use in ... more

Flow detection in hazardous areas	ATEX connectors and outlets
A new range of calorimetric sensors has been introduced by ifm electronic to make the job of monitoring the flow of media in explosion hazard areas easier.The new system consists of a panel mounted ... more	The SPeX ATEX single-pole power heavy duty connector from Marechal is designed for use in hazardous environments.To maximise safety, each time the SPeX is connected or disconnected in a potentially ... more

Boosting the gas compressor market
	To ensure compliance with ATEX Zone 2 requirements, rotary vane compressor manufacturer, Mattei, has launched a new range of gas boost compressors.The new range is primarily designed for compressing ... more

New nucleonic gauging systems
	Vega has launched its new PROTRAC range of nucleonic gauging systems that are well suited for measuring level, density, interface and mass flow, and are unaffected by high vessel pressures, ... more

Exd flame-proof connection head
	Status Instruments has developed a new Exd flame-proof connection head that has been designed for use in potentially explosive environments and is certificated to either IECEx or ATEX standards.The ... more

A tower of strength
	Late last year, Motion 29 announced the launch of its new Patlite explosion safe signal tower which has been designed to operate in harsh or outdoor environments such as those where damp, dust and ... more

Torch range embraces LEDs
	Wolf Safety has recently introduced a new LED torch, and at the same time, has introduced a retro-fit LED unit so that existing customers can upgrade their TS-24 / TR-24 and TS / TR-24+ ATEX Safety ... more

New flame-proof electric motors
	WEG has recently launched its new W22X range of flame-proof electric motors, which were shown as part of WEG’s automation portfolio at the SPS/IPC/Drives 2011 exhibition in Nuremberg.ATEX/IECEx ... more

Transmitters gain ATEX approval
	The DN803X series of shaft vibration and thrust position transmitters from Sensonics has been enhanced following their approval for intrinsically safe applications. The DN8031 (vibration) and DN8033 (... more

Dust - still an explosive topic
Socket boxes for harsh environments
Maintenance and spill control
Intrinsically safe digital camera
Reducing the risks of HAVS
New sensors launched for explosive environments

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February 2021