Problem – A multinational semiconductor manufacturing company suffered a catastrophic air conditioning system failure which was impacting severely upon ambient temperatures at multiple locations throughout the facility, including potentially explosive atmospheres.
Thorne & Derrick were challenged to provide a portable heater with sufficient KW output to heat up various rooms but with the strict condition that the surface temperature of the heater did not exceed 135°C. In other words, the client required a heating solution that had a Temperature Class of T4.
Resource: Learn About Hazardous Areas, Ignition Sources & Temperature Class Ratings.
Solution – Most ATEX electrical heaters are certified T3 or T2 Temperature Class Rating. This means the surface temperature would exceed 200°C
or 300°C respectively.
The problem locations were classified as Zone 2 hazardous areas according to the ATEX Directive. A portable heating solution was specified and supplied by Thorne & Derrick, to provide back up and temporary heating in the event of a future failure.
Operational criticality and the Temperature Class Rating demanded a T4 certified electric heater to provide comfort and space heating to the locations without posing explosion risk to the workplace.
The Bulldog MFH manufactured by Exheat and stocked and supplied exclusively by Thorne & Derrick is the only ATEX certified portable heater which meets this strict T4 criteria. Thorne & Derrick have an unrivalled portfolio of ATEX heating solutions and were able to recommend the MFH Bulldog. This was duly accepted by the client who were very grateful to have found a fit for purpose and ATEX compliant solution.
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Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.
Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Hazardous Area Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation Equipment to UK and international projects.
Control Panels | Plugs | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace | Gas Detection | Flame Detection | Process Instrumentation | Process Heating | Ventilation Fans | Security Access Control
Competitive Prices | Extensive Stocks | Technical Support | Express Delivery
Lighting for Hazardous Areas | Update
uploaded by Chris Dodds | Sales & Marketing Manager with Thorne & Derrick International
Welcome to the latest issue of Wolf Safety’s Distributor update from Thorne & Derrick – as Main UK Distributor for Wolf Safety Lamp together we share information on new lighting product developments and existing product updates for the hazardous area industries and those requiring portable or temporary lighting in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Dazzled by floodlight glare in a pitch-black tank?
Wolf have developed the ideal solution – the new Wolf WF-250XL LED Floodlite is an easily portable LED task floodlight, designed to deliver just the right amount of illumination to provide confined space lighting in hazardous area locations.
The LINKEx™ WF-250XL LED Floodlite is designed to provide the optimum level of light for working in restricted and confined spaces located in hazardous areas. Ideal for 24 Volt applications with a limited power supply, up to 8 ATEX floodlights can be used in different strings from a single Wolf manufactured ATEX transformer.
ATEX Torch
Features & Benefits
See the power!
In January, Wolf Safety Lamp will be launching their new high performance, right angle multi-functional TR-65 ATEX torch. With a market leading peak tested light output of 300 lumens, no safety torch shines more brightly!
Hazardous Area Zone 0/21 & IP67
3 Power Modes
Battery Level Indicator & Beam Dip
Low Battery Cut-off Feature
Wolf TR-60 Single Power Mode – 260 lumens
Hazardous Area Zone 1/21 Available
In March, Wolf Safety Lamp will launch their new mini, battery powered Worklite, the WL-50
Smaller and lighter weight than the existing hazardous area torches including Wolf WL-80 and WL-85.
The Wolf WL-50 has been very enthusiastically received at recent exhibitions and shows.
Wolf WL-85 & Wolf WL-80 | Portable & Temporary Lighting Solutions for Hazardous Areas & Potentially Explosive Atmospheres
Hazardous Area Lights
Airturbo Lamps – when the limited stocks of Airturbo Airlamps are sold they will be discontinued. The remaining stock available will be supplied on a first come first served basis from Thorne & Derrick.
Wolf Toplites – similarly, when the current supply of Wolf Toplites is sold, they too will be discontinued. Again, stock will be supplied on a first come first served basis from us.
Flameproof Leadlamps – flameproof type leadlamps are now discontinued, with no stock available.
For new replacement products please contact our Sales Team.
Wolf Safety Lamp lighting ranges include an extensive range of ATEX and IECEx certified portable lighting for safe use in potentially explosive atmospheres, including hazardous area Zone 1 & Zone 2: explosion proof Wolf handheld torches, headtorches, handlamps with bulb or LED versions.
Wolf | Handlamps | Torches | Headtorches | Tank Lights | ATEX Hazardous Areas
Thorne & Derrick are hazardous area lighting specialists stocking a complete range of portable and permanent fixed lighting including both fluorescent and LED technology in standard linear light fittings, wellglass, high bay and floodlight design certified by ATEX for both Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.
Technical Resources | Hazardous Area Zones | T Class Temperature Ratings | Explosive Atmospheres (Definitions)
Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors of Hazardous Area & Explosion Proof Equipment with IECEx & ATEX Certifications to the onshore and offshore oil, gas, petrochemicals and process industries.
Key Product Categories: ATEX Doors | Control Panels | Plugs & Sockets | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace Cables & Systems | Gas Detection & Detectors | Fire Detection & Detectors | Heat Detectors | Electrical Heating & Heaters
Also Process Instrumentation Products: Ashcroft Pressure Gauges | ASCO Valves | Katronic Flow Meters | KROHNE Flow Meters | VEGA Level Sensors | Rotronic Temperature & Humidity Sensors | SIKA Pressure Gauges
Trace Heating | System Design & Supply
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This Paper will discuss the IECEx Hazardous Area certification which now covers non-electrical (mechanical) equipment.
Certification of equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, often referred to as “hazardous areas” has been around for many years. There is a well-established supply chain for electrical and lighting equipment and knowledge through our industry is generally good. Currently, two certification schemes covering both electrical and non-electrical equipment exist, but awareness of non-electrical (mechanical) equipment requirements within the industry is poor and re-education is a slow process.
Since the ATEX Directive was introduced in 2003, both electrical and mechanical equipment was accounted for; before 2003 only electrical equipment had any formal certification for hazardous areas – a big change.
ATEX compliant equipment is mandatory for use in hazardous areas throughout the EU.
In the European Union compliance is a legal requirement; this is not so for the rest of the world. The ATEX Directive allows manufacturers to “self-certify” mechanical equipment for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas, introducing doubt as to the manufacturer’s ability to produce compliant goods. However, electrical equipment requires independent certification for use in a Zone 1 area and more often than not, electrical equipment manufacturers also provide independent certification for Zone 2 products.
IECEx is a worldwide certification system for both electrical and non-electrical equipment and requires full compliance to IEC International standards.
“Self-certification” is strictly not allowed.
Manufacturers of both electrical and non-electrical equipment must have been awarded an IECEx Certificate of Conformity, prior to manufacturing the goods, by an approved IECEx Notified Body.
• ATEX is a legal requirement within the European Union.
• IECEx is a voluntary certification scheme but carries worldwide recognition with UN endorsement.
ATEX is not primarily about safety.
It sets minimum standards to allow free trade within the EU and between the EU and the rest of the world. Self-certification of ATEX products can become a “race to the bottom” with commercial pressures leading to the cutting of corners with regard to construction and adherence to specifications. Policing by compliance authorities is seen to be weak, requires a high level of product knowledge, and still does not insist on accreditation. Although goods require a technical file there is no requirement that this is assessed by anyone other than the manufacturer.
IECEx, though voluntary, requires a two-stage approval process, putting more focus on safety. Firstly, the manufacturing facility and its quality assurance processes have to be approved by an IECEx Notified Body (NB) who issues a Quality Assurance Report (QAR). Then again by a NB, the design and testing of the product itself is assessed against relevant international standards. Successful assessment will then result in the issuing of an IECEx Certificate of Conformity.
The IECEx scheme carries added security for the supply chain as the equipment must have been independently certified by a recognised NB. The system is completely transparent as the manufacturers’ certificate of conformity is available to view on the IECEx website.
The emphasis on safety that IECEx brings, when compared to ATEX, gives users a guaranteed minimum level of design and manufacturing quality assurance. IECEx is a globally recognised scheme but does not replace ATEX in EU countries; dual-certified products that comply with both schemes are becoming increasingly available.
Pictured: Terry McDonald (Thorne & Derrick Business Development Manager) with Scott Harding (Wood & Wilson Director) presenting and exhibiting the Exstream range of ATEX fans at SPE Offshore Europe 2019.
Stocked, Supplied & Distributed by Thorne & Derrick | ATEX Specialists
Exstream fans are the market-leading ATEX fan to provide powerful and portable ventilation in hazardous areas – specified for safe and reliable extraction and blowing of dangerous gases and vapors in explosive atmospheres with airflow capability up to 7750m3/hr. Both ATEX & IECEx dual certified to Electrical & Non-Electrical Standards (Mechanical) for Zone 1 & Zone 2 ventilation applications.
The Problem
In 2019, issues are now coming to light with mechanical equipment manufacturers misunderstanding the requirements of the IECEx non-electrical requirements. Ignorance within the industry is allowing mechanical equipment to be put on to the market on the back of an IECEx electrical Certificate of Conformity only.
Non-electrical equipment must carry an IECEx Certificate of Conformity that specifically references EN ISO 80079-36 and EN ISO 80079-37.
For example, manufacturers of pumps, fans and gearboxes can no longer offer IECEx compliant goods by “bolting on” an IECEx compliant motor to an ATEX certified product.
Charles Halstead, Technical Director at Woodcock & Wilson and member of the CEN committee for ATEX fans is “concerned by the varying competency being demonstrated by Notified Bodies that allow certain manufacturers to pay ‘lip service’ to full conformity of both ATEX and IECEx equipment”.
Scott Harding is Sales Director and Joint Owner of Woodcock & Wilson Ltd.
Member of the Nuclear Institute, National Nuclear Ventilation Forum, SHAPA and the Fan Manufacturers Association. With over 28 years’ experience in the industrial fan industry covering fan design, manufacture and process safety. Scott is the driving force behind mechanical safety within the hazardous area and process industries. Providing knowledge sharing with lectures and presentations on the ATEX fan standard EN14986 and the introduction of the IECEx non-electrical standard in 2016.
Thorne & Derrick are leaders in the development and distribution of Product Innovations that deliver significant improvements to clients plant, people and operational safety in the explosive atmosphere industries.
Your proactive problem solvers experienced in succession planning for the replacement of obsolete, non-conformant and legacy equipment in hazardous areas.
Your first-choice provider of innovative and competitive solutions to ensure ATEX & IECEx Compliance for Hazardous Area Electrical, HVAC & Process Instrumentation Equipment to UK and international projects.
Control Panels | Plugs | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace | Gas Detection | Flame Detection | Process Instrumentation | Process Heating | Ventilation Fans | Security Access Control
Competitive Prices | Extensive Stocks | Technical Support | Express Delivery
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Thorne & Derrick, the Specialist Distributors of Hazardous Area Process, Heating & Electrical Equipment, have partnered with First Integrated Solutions to provide an exciting opportunity for Oil & Gas industry professionals to learn and discover advances in industry safety with respect to explosive atmosphere heating and ventilation.
The Event is structured to provide attendees with an essential Introduction to ATEX & IECEx Mechanical Standards – this will be provided by a Presentation delivered by Scott Harding (Sales Director at Woodcock & Wilson Ltd).
Scott is the driving force behind mechanical safety within the explosive atmosphere and process industries – together we will be providing knowledge sharing with a presentations on the ATEX fan standard EN14986 and the introduction of the IECEx non-electrical standard in 2016. Interaction and engagement is encouraged in our Q&A session.
The Event will be complemented by 3 ATEX Product Innovation Demonstrations showcasing portable heating and ventilation solutions.
Proposed Agenda
Product Demonstrations
Exstream | MFH | LFH | Sale & Hire of ATEX & IECEx HVAC | Product Demonstrations
At Offshore Europe 2019, T&D signed an Exclusivity Agreement with Woodcock & Wilson to distribute their new Exstream portable ventilation fan – a world-first product with ATEX & IECEx certification. Pictured Terry McDonald & Scott Harding
IMPORTANT & ESSENTIAL To help manage Event catering and ensure a successful day please confirm if you intend to attend by contacting Terry on 0191 4104292.
A free-to-attend Event with lunch and refreshments provided to make the day comfortable.
First Integrated Solutions provide lifting, inspection, equipment rentals and equipment management services to their onshore and offshore clients around the world from UK operating bases in Aberdeen, Dundee and London in addition to an international hub in Trinidad – stocking and maintaining more than 2,000 different equipment types across a fleet of more than 60,000 items to support clients in the Energy, Infrastructure and Utilities industries.
💡 Special thanks to Emma Dressel (Business Development Manager at First Integrated Solutions) for organising this Event.
Thorne & Derrick are Specialist Distributors of Hazardous Area & Explosion Proof Equipment with IECEx & ATEX Certifications to the onshore and offshore oil, gas, petrochemicals and process industries.
Key Product Categories: Control Panels | Plugs & Sockets | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes
| Lighting | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace Cables & Systems | Gas Detection & Detectors | Fire Detection & Detectors | Heat Detectors | Electrical Heating & Heaters
Also Process Instrumentation Products: Ashcroft Pressure Gauges | ASCO Valves | Katronic Flow Meters | KROHNE Flow Meters | VEGA Level Sensors | Rotronic Temperature & Humidity Sensors | SIKA Pressure Gauges
Trace Heating | System Design & Supply
Special thanks to Lee Griffiths (Regional Sales Manager) and Jamie McBride (LNG Business Development Manager) from Amphenol Industrial for visiting Thorne & Derrick today and providing technical sales training on their ranges of EX Hazardous Area Connectors with ATEX and IECEx certification – contact Thorne & Derrick Sales Team for technical sales support about explosion proof and flameproof connectors manufactured by Amphenol for signal, power and RF applications.
Thorne & Derrick | Stockists & Suppliers of Hazardous Area Connectors
Thorne & Derrick International, based in the UK, are Approved Vendors to most Oil & Gas exploration and production companies and international EPC contractors including Bechtel, Petrofac, Saipem and Lamprell – our key sectors are the process, pharmaceutical, chemical, utility, food/beverage, renewable and oil/gas industries.
We contribute strategic and added-value to the supply chains of the global chemical processing and energy sectors via our memberships of North East of England Process Industry Cluster (NEPIC) and Northern Offshore Federation (NOF).
We are the Explosive Atmosphere Experts to COMAH site operators providing innovative and often customised Ex solutions engineered to improve site safety and reliability.
LV HV Electrical & Process Instrumentation Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres
Specialist Distributors of Hazardous Area & Explosion Proof Equipment with IECEx & ATEX Certifications – we react with a rapid response to your enquiry to ensure downtime is minimised and reliable Power, Light & Heat is restored or provided.
Key Product Categories: Control Panels | Plugs & Sockets | Isolators | Enclosures & Junction Boxes | Control Stations | Motor Starters | Heat Trace Cables & Trace Heating Systems | Gas Detection & Detectors | Fire Detection & Detectors | Heat Detectors | Electrical Heating & Heaters | Process Instrumentation
Electrical Power LV HV | Heating | Lighting | Process Instrumentation | EX Specialists
Published 13 Mar 2020
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