Computer technology has evolved in such a way that high grade pressure calibration systems are available for the use military, navy, oil rigs, and other scientific, industrial and government markets. There is a further market for hazardous area computers, this market is governed by ATEX (Atmospheric Explosive) directive in Europe.
The ATEX Directives are specific for manufacturer and one separate for equipment user. ATEX rules help in improving the health and safety of the workers at risk in hazardous environment. ATEX further classify hazardous areas into different zones (0, ATEX zone1, 2 are called gas/vapour/mist and 20 to 22 is classified for dust). These zones have the highest level of hazardous/explosive atmosphere.
Equipment at Atex zone 1 or for that matter any zone have to be safeguarded against ignition sources such as Lighting strikes, open flames, electric sparks, radiation and high surface temperature, as even a small spark can cause an explosion in the volatile environment these equipment work in.
The equipments used in the ATEX Zone 1 should have protective systems which would halt or limit the range in case of explosion by limiting the flames and the pressure. Products and equipment are further categorised as per the grade of protection required. The ATEX Directives ensure that health and safety standards are complied with and that all equipment used in hazardous areas have to be designed and manufactured in line with the directive.However to get the best equipments for your industry it is in your best interest to get in touch with professional engineers who are well versed in developing equipment as per the ATEX regulations.
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The ATEX Directives are specific for manufacturer and one separate for equipment user. ATEX rules help in improving the health and safety of the workers at risk in hazardous environment. ATEX further classify hazardous areas into different zones (0, ATEX zone1, 2 are called gas/vapour/mist and 20 to 22 is classified for dust). These zones have the highest level of hazardous/explosive atmosphere.
Equipment at Atex zone 1 or for that matter any zone have to be safeguarded against ignition sources such as Lighting strikes, open flames, electric sparks, radiation and high surface temperature, as even a small spark can cause an explosion in the volatile environment these equipment work in.
The equipments used in the ATEX Zone 1 should have protective systems which would halt or limit the range in case of explosion by limiting the flames and the pressure. Products and equipment are further categorised as per the grade of protection required. The ATEX Directives ensure that health and safety standards are complied with and that all equipment used in hazardous areas have to be designed and manufactured in line with the directive.However to get the best equipments for your industry it is in your best interest to get in touch with professional engineers who are well versed in developing equipment as per the ATEX regulations.
Packaging Supplies: Index Plastics offers range of packing supplies, hanging solutions, point of sale and other retail display related products. We are one of the leading providers of packaging & hanging solutions in UK. Visit http://www.indexplastics.co.uk for more information.
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