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PROTECTING AGAINST EXPLOSION PROTECTION SYSTEM

PROTECTING AGAINST EXPLOSION PROTECTION SYSTEM

In a variety of processing industries, there will be small particles of material that, at various stages of the manufacturing process, are likely to become airborne. Once dispersed into the air, a potential risk of an explosion presents itself, posing substantial danger to life. All that is needed for a dust explosion to occur is a flammable dust (such as flour, wheat, sugar, metal, wood), the dispersion of said dust into a contained environment (such as a dust filter, silo or bucket elevator) and an ignition source (such as a spark from faulty machinery or static). The effects of an explosion can be devastating, not only in cost due to production downtime and repairs, but also to the safety of personnel. If an application is not protected against the effects of an explosion, it can rapidly propagate from one section of the process to another via connecting ductwork, reaching areas of the factory where workers are situated. There are is a wide range of protection, mitigation and prevention methods used to combat the likelihood and effects of an explosion within an industrial process, such as explosion venting explosion isolation flameless venting and explosion suppression.

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If you are unsure where to start, we offer free advice to get you on track. We understand that it can be overwhelming when you aren’t totally sure of your process needs, which is why we simplify each step to ensure you end up fully protected and compliant. Call us now to talk to one of our specialists for a no obligation advisory conversation and see how we may be able to help you. 

WHERES THE RISK?

In the industrial processing industry, the risks of fire are widely known and recognised. However, the risk imposed by dust explosions are not acknowledged as well as they should be and it is for that reason that so many sites are still unprotected against explosions and lives are at risk. When an explosion occurs, it can propagate and spread through neighbouring machinery at an alarming rate, posing a huge threat to surrounding personnel and equipment. All it takes is one spark inside an application, whether it be an ignition source from faulty machinery or something else, and rapidly an explosion can leave behind a path of destruction. 

Our products can limit the risk of dust explosions within a processing area, and mitigate the risks of damage to connecting equipment and surrounding personnel. Contact us today to discuss your industrial explosion protection requirements.

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