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Without suitable earthing provisions on site, electrostatic charges can accumulate on metal containers, such as drums and hazardous area suitable Ex IBCs during the handling of flammable liquids in Ex/HAZLOC. Once such handling operations begin, these metal containers can quickly generate enough voltage for an electrostatic discharge to occur. Ensure your plant is safely grounded....
Many industrial processes are susceptible to discharging electrostatic sparks in EX / HAZLOC atmospheres. Download the Grounding & Bonding Handbook to learn about the risks associated with road tankers, Ex IBCs, drums and other plant equipment and the measures of control that can create a safer working environment....
The greatest concern posed by static electricity in a flammable or combustible atmosphere is the risk of an explosion due to an electrostatic discharge. With the right approach electrostatic ignition hazards can be identified and controlled. This case study explores the factors behind the ignition source of a static discharge during an FIBC unloading operation. Click to Download....
A total of 20 nominees were shortlisted across five categories for the Hazardex Awards 2023, designed to recognise excellence in the hazardous area sector. The winners and highly commended participants were announced during a Gala Dinner at Hazardex Live! 2023 on March 1 in Harrogate. Find out the winning and highly commended entries here!...
For over 40 years, Newson Gale has been leading the way in hazardous area static grounding control, serving industries where processes generating static electricity have the potential to ignite flammable or combustible atmospheres....
Ex certified static grounding clamps are one of the safest and most cost-effective methods of ensuring plant equipment and people are protected from static ignitions in potentially flammable or explosive atmospheres. The article from Newson Gale highlights International Standards, Recommended Practices and discusses the practical and safety benefits of controlling the static risk with an ATEX/UKCA and FM approved grounding clamp....
Without suitable earthing provisions on site, electrostatic charges can accumulate on metal containers, such as drums and hazardous area suitable Ex IBCs during the handling of flammable liquids in Ex/HAZLOC. Once such handling operations begin, these metal containers can quickly generate enough voltage for an electrostatic discharge to occur. Ensure your plant is safely grounded....
Many industrial processes are susceptible to discharging electrostatic sparks in EX / HAZLOC atmospheres. Download the Grounding & Bonding Handbook to learn about the risks associated with road tankers, Ex IBCs, drums and other plant equipment and the measures of control that can create a safer working environment....
For years now simple passive grounding has been used throughout industry as a low-cost safety measure and protection against fires and explosions caused by static electricity but is it as safe as you think? Download the full article to understand why active monitoring is so much safer....
When vacuum trucks are being loaded/unloaded with flammable products the generation and uncontrolled accumulation of electrostatic charge can, if left unchecked, result in the release of electrostatic sparks with energy levels capable of igniting flammable vapours and combustible dusts. Download our Vacuum Trucks Application Spotlight to learn more....