Zone 0/20
Wolf’s technical team have developed the NEW Wolf M-70 mini LED torch to fully meet the latest, stricter safety standards designed to protect people working in dust atmospheres.
The latest harmonisation of ATEX and IECEx standards means it’s now much more difficult for hazardous area torches and ex handlamps to achieve the highest and safest certification level for dust – Zone 20 – and nearly all equipment previously certified as Zone 20 would not achieve this rating if tested today.
The new Hazardous Area LED Mini Torch, the M-70, was specifically designed by our technical team here in Sheffield to meet these requirements and has passed the more onerous testing required for this increased level of safety.
➡ T&D are Main Distributors for Wolf Hazardous Area Lighting – this includes the complete range of hazardous area Wolf Torches & Handlamps forming part of their portable and temporary lighting range. The handlamps are certified according to ATEX for safe use in hazardous areas Zone 1 & Zone 2 (Gas) and Zone 21 & Zone 22 (Dust).
Wolf’s Managing Director, Alex Jackson, is delighted with the new torch, saying:
“It’s the best certified product in the Wolf range and can be taken anywhere. It’s watertight, can be used in Zones 0/20 potentially explosive gas and dust atmospheres. In fact, it’s the ideal take anywhere torch.”
Updating and harmonising standards ensures that manufacturers work to the latest technical knowledge and that equipment isn’t manufactured and sold to a standard which becomes increasingly older, ignoring the latest technological advances and manufacturing capabilities that can increase safety. Additionally, users get the benefit of safer products.
This latest harmonisation is highly significant as virtually all torches that were previously certified to Zone 20 Dust would not pass these new tests. Furthermore, few manufacturers will be able to design and produce equipment that will in future meet the new rigorous testing needed to achieve the highest rated level: Zone 20, Dust Group IIIC.
In short, there will be far fewer new Zone 20 torches available and less choice for the many users who want the reassurance of the safest and “best” certified torch – those who want to know they’re safe when passing from one Zone to another, and where the dividing line between zones may not always be clear.
The most significant change of the latest harmonised standard is the recognition of dust subgroups, where previously there was none. They are:
Other changes include a demand for enhanced mechanical protection in the enclosure (to ensure electrically conductive dusts cannot get into the circuit with undesired and potentially serious consequences), and a series of new requirements for the materials used in the enclosure.
Harmonisation doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t continue using an older Zone 20 torch. Assuming it’s in good condition and was compliant to the standards in place at the time of purchase, you can (once a product has been purchased and is in use, it is assumed to be fit for purpose).
However, it does mean that you won’t benefit from the increased protection afforded by the new standards and the more stringent tests required for certification.
The newly certified M-70 does provide that additional protection and gives users the peace of mind and reassurance they’re looking for when working in potentially explosive atmospheres. Its mechanically protected enclosure stops dust getting in to where the batteries and circuit are located – even if the torch is subjected to mechanical force or damage. This means it can be taken in to an atmosphere where electrically conductive dust is present.
Wolf Micro & Mini Torch (Zones 0, 1, 2, 21 & 22 Hazardous Areas)
In common with all torches in the Wolf Mini & Micro range, it’s ergonomically designed and constructed from high quality thermoplastic resin, with excellent impact and chemical resistance.
Its spot beam has a wider fringe with Cree LEDs emitting a light output of up to 107 lumens, powered by 2 readily available AAA batteries. Duration is up to 7 hours.
IP67 rated, the M-70’s polycarbonate lens is set-back within the lens ring to minimise risk of damage. Other features include a lanyard hole and an integral pocket clip for secure retention and to prevent roll on a flat surface. Its switch is push-button for single-handed use and is shrouded to guard against accidental operation.
ATEX Towerlite | Hazardous Area Tower Lighting
When clear vision and brilliant LED light is required in hazardous area locations or confined spaces with potentially explosive atmospheres, Wolf Safety lights provide bold, bright and unfailing portable and temporary lighting. Since 1912, Wolf has been trusted to light the world’s most hazardous and hostile environments – with ATEX & IECEX certified portable lights to provide safe lighting in explosive atmospheres.
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)
Stockists & Suppliers of Wolf Safety Lamp | Portable & Hazardous Area Lighting
Thorne & Derrick work with VEGA, a world leader in process instrumentation sensors specialising in pressure measurement and level measurement (switching) technology suitable for many worldwide applications – including hazardous area industries requiring Zone 1 & Zone 2 ATEX & IECEx certified level and pressure sensors.
The technology that VEGA uses is constantly evolving to make sure it can meet the demands of the environments the sensors operate in. All instruments will perform accurately and reliably for all media and process conditions. VEGA sensors use different measuring principles when measuring the level or point level of liquids, solids, powders and gases.
Today we are dealing with the age old question – What is the difference between Radar and Ultrasonic?
In order to answer this question, you have to understand how the two of these measuring principles work.
Both measuring principles omit signals, either sound waves or radar waves, which are reflected by the medium in the tank. The electronics then calculate the distance from the total time lapsed from omission to reception.
Just like a bat.
The sound waves are reflected by it’s prey and the bat picks up the echoes. The time difference allows the brain of the bat to sense the environment to determine how far away insects or obstacles are.
However, there are differences between radar and ultrasonic.
Radar signals travel much faster than Ultrasonic sound waves. The speed doesn’t really matter, but the electromagnetic waves omitted by the radar sensor have a number of advantages over ultrasonic sound waves.
Sound waves need air to travel through – this means that anything that travels through the air also affects the ultrasonic sound signal; for example, wind, temperature, vapours or gases. Radar is also much more reliable in the presence of build up. When you take all aspects into consideration, radar is the more reliable and effective solution.
Non-contact level measurement with radar is characterised by a particularly high measurement accuracy. The measurement is affected neither by fluctuating product properties nor by changing process conditions such as temperature, pressure or intense dust generation. User-friendly adjustment without vessel filling and emptying saves time.
In radar level measurement, microwaves are transmitted by the antenna system of the radar sensor to the measured product, reflected by the product surface, and received back by the antenna system. The time from emission to reception of the signals is proportional to the level in the vessel.
The integrated electronics converts the measured value into an analogue or digital signal for transmission. This signal can be used for an external display or a process control system. Additional components for Ex separation, overvoltage protection or wireless communication enable a wide range of applications in all industrial sectors.
If you’re looking for a solution for a difficult application, Thorne & Derrick together with VEGA can help choose the right measurement technology.
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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, Heating, Lighting & Process Instrumentation Equipment to UK and international projects.
Raytec Ex Lighting
Raytec Ex lighting has transformed the visibility on a trailer-mounted coiled tubing unit (CTU). Working with American distributor Carlton-Bates (CBC), on a project designed out of Fort Worth, Texas, USA and shipped overseas by National Oilwell Varco (NOV) SPARTAN Zone 2 LED low voltage floodlighting have been installed.
SPARTAN Bulkhead range of Zone 2 bulkhead lights form part of the ATEX Lighting range manufactured by Raytec and are designed for hazardous areas which require high performance, high reliability and white-light illumination in potentially explosive atmospheres.
CTUs are used to transport coiled tubing to and from well sites and support their downhole operations. The SPARTAN flood luminaires have increased visibility on the trailer for night-time operations. As such, routine maintenance on the illuminated structure can be carried out at regular intervals.
SPARTAN Zone 2 LED Low Voltage Flood Lighting Installation
Challenges of the Application
First and foremost, the application required a LED Zone 2 certified luminaire with a 24V DC input. The customer also required a ¾” NPT entry gland. Because of the nature of the application and the trailer being used across different wells, the client was looking for a luminaire which provided flexibility so light levels could be adjusted for different scenarios. Initially, finding a luminaire to address these requirements was difficult.
What was the Solution?
The SPARTAN Flood SPZ-BL24 low voltage luminaire was identified as the ideal solution, thanks to its high power and flexible beam angles. Four SPARTAN flood luminaires were installed onto the unit, two luminaires were attached to the upper mast rest to shine onto the coiled tubing reel, and the other two on the back of the trailer to illuminate the rest of the wellhead. This allowed important equipment, such as the blowout preventer, to be well-lit and easily monitored during night-time operations.
The SPZ-BL24 Bulkhead lights are globally certified to Zone 2 offering long-life LED technology its compact, low profile design is ideal for restricted space applications, and also allows easy access to the back of the unit with rear cable entries to hide and protect cables from damage.
Ease of Maintenance
SPARTAN luminaires are designed with ease of maintenance in mind and feature a unique modular design that allows key components to be removed and replaced independently. This means that the unit can be serviced on-site, making maintenance easier and more cost-effective.
This was especially beneficial when it came to the CTU. With 24-hour continuous operations, the system needed to be constantly functional. In the unlikely event of a failure, the client wanted to know they could restore light quickly and easily and carry out maintenance on-site without returning the luminaire to the manufacturer.
Beam Angle Flexibility
SPARTAN Flood is available in a range of different beam patterns, both circular and elliptical. There is also the choice of beam angles between 10° and 120°.
This functionality meant there was a wide range of beam angles for the customer to choose from to target the light where it was needed accurately. For its oil and gas application, the customer specifically chose the 50° x 50° lens to achieve the correct levels of illumination on the mast and wellheads, without any light wastage.
Customisability
The ability to modify the SPARTAN range was a major benefit for the customer. In this application, Raytec provided the customer with a non-standard, low voltage unit, and was also able to adapt the product to use a ¾” NPT entry gland, at no extra cost. This is an example of how Raytec goes above and beyond to adapt its products to customers’ requirements.
➡ Using the latest software, Thorne & Derrick can provide a FREE LIGHTING DESIGN SERVICE for the specification and supply of ATEX & IECEx light fittings to provide safe and reliable lighting in hazardous areas and industrial locations.
Lead Time
The speed of supply was another factor behind the client’s decision to select SPARTAN Flood SPZ-BL24 luminaires. Working with a tight deadline, Raytec were able to exceed the client’s expectations, from being able to supply a product for initial testing through to delivery of the full quantity of luminaires in time for the pre-arranged installation date.
In summary, Raytec were able to supply the trailer-mounted coiled tubing unit with high-quality illumination, which would allow maximum efficiency and safety during night-time operations. The SPARTAN Flood SPZ-BL24 luminaires were able to meet all specification requirements for the project, with the low voltage input and a high degree of flexibility, combined with fast supply, which exceeded the client’s expectations. We would like to say a big thank you to Raytec’s distribution partner, Carlton-Bates (CBC), who brought this remarkable project to Raytec.
Thorne & Derrick are distributors and stockists for the Raytec SPARTAN range of ATEX lighting using LED technology for the illumination of hazardous area locations and potentially explosive atmospheres.
Raytec have announced the launch of the NEW mid-power flood and bay light fittings. Available with dedicated Flood and Bay bracketry, the new Mid-Power luminaires provide users with great flexibility and are ideal for a wide range of applications. The SPARTAN Mid Power Flood and SPARTAN Mid Power Bay luminaires are fully certified for Zone 1/21 and Zone 2/22 hazardous areas, including ATEX, IECEx and UKCA.
SPARTAN is a full range of Ex LED luminaires and lighting approved for all ATEX and IEC Ex Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area environments, including UL /CSA C1D2 installations. The hazardous area lighting products are designed for the most extreme environments – Flood, Linear, Bulkhead, Bay and Crane luminaires with emergency and industrial lighting versions are also available from Thorne & Derrick International.
➡ Further Reading: UKCA ATEX & Hazardous Area Equipment Certification
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.
ATEX PIR for Hazardous Areas
Door Sensors and Intruder Detector Products for Safe & Hazardous Areas
SX EX PIR Sensor | ATEX, IECEx, UKCA Approvals
Want to know who is in an explosive atmosphere or hazardous area using an ATEX PIR?
The NEW SX PIR by SecurEx is an ATEX, IECEx & UKCA certified motion detector offering 15 meter quad element detection helping to increase security on your site.
The ATEX PIR is designed to work with intruder alarm and access control systems or lighting control systems to provide a highly effective solution for security monitoring or energy conservation in Ex classified hazardous areas Zones 1, 2, 21 & 22.
The SX range of PIR’s are designed specifically for use in hazardous areas such as the oil, gas, petrochemical, substation battery rooms and pharmaceutical industry – anywhere where there is a potentially explosive atmosphere.
What is an ATEX PIR?
Passive infrared (PIR) sensors use a pair of pyroelectric sensors to detect heat energy in the surrounding environment. These two sensors sit beside each other, and when the signal differential between the two sensors changes (if a person enters the room, for example), the sensor will engage. ATEX is an abbreviation of “Atmospheres Explosibles” and is a set of European Union regulations that are designed to ensure the safety of electrical products, such as PIR sensors, being used in potentially explosive atmospheres.
The SX range of ATEX PIR’s are certified according to the following hazardous area classifications:
ATEX | II 2 G Ex e ib mb IIC T6/5 Gb
ATEX | II 2 D Ex e ib mb IIIC T85/100 Db
The PIR detectors also incorporates Anti-Mask and Anti Tamper technology to ensure maximum security.
The ATEX PIR detector is a movement sensor that detects a moving body heat (infrared) signature and provides an alarm output signal to the alarm/monitoring system accordingly within an explosive atmosphere – the range also incorporates Anti-Mask and Anti Tamper technology to ensure maximum security.
Grade-3 TEOL Compatibility
The detectors suitable for hazardous area installation and are compatible with Grade 3 high security applications – Grade 3 contacts are suitable for a wide range of locking and security applications and can be used in Ungraded, Grade 1, Grade 2 and Grade 3 systems.
These magnetic door locking contacts are required to have a mechanical tamper and/or be encapsulated/sealed. End of Line (EOL) resistors are also an option.
When used as part of a lighting control solution this product can provide both enhanced safety, security and energy conservation helping lower a sites carbon footprint.
As a specialist security and safety solutions provider SecurEX offer products for use in both Safe & Hazardous Areas (Zones 1 & 2, 21 & 22). Market sectors include:
Thorne & Derrick, Specialist UK Distributors of LV MV HV Jointing, Earthing, Substation & Electrical Eqpt provide expert technical specification, customer support and product supply from stock of an extensive range of Hazardous Area Electrical Equipment – this includes Power, Heating & Lighting products with ATEX Certification for installation in Substation Battery Rooms.
💡 Did You Know? We can alleviate your workload and carry-out Lighting Design Services for schemes in explosive atmospheres where you are required to improve illumination and sustainability levels by upgrading light fittings from conventional fluorescent to LED technology.
Image Credit: Eclipse Power Networks
PIR Configurations for Hazardous Areas
Standard configurations are currently offered:
SX EX PIR SECURITY MOTION DETECTOR
(PD 6662:2017 & EN 50131-2-2:2017 Grade 3, Class II)
SX EX PIR LIGHTING & AUTOMATION MOTION DETECTOR
(230V 16A SWITCHING)
| Detector Size & Weight | • 176mm x 88mm Excluding Bracket • Weight Complete: Approx. 3.2Kg |
| TEOL Outputs | • Channel 1 – Tamper, Motion, Fault • Channel 2 – Tamper, Motion, Fault (Model Dependent) |
| Supported Alarm Systems | Manufactured to customer needs (Model Dependent) |
| Enclosure Styles | •316 Stainless Steel •Painted Marine Grade Aluminium |
| IP Protection | IP 65/66 |
| External Connections | 2 x M20 Gland Entries |
| Mounting Options | Bracket Mount |
| Ambient Temp Range | –30 °C … +40/60 °C |
| Ex Marking / Certification | II 2 G Ex e ib mb IIC T6/5 Gb II 2 D Ex e ib mb IIIC T85/100 Db |
Without exception the SecurEx SX range has been designed for compatibility with a wide range of third party security solutions as well as our own and for ease of installation and maintenance with maximum product reliability.
ATEX Maglocks | ATEX PIR’s | Hazardous Area Security & Access Control
SecurEx are the world leading manufacturer of specialist security solutions for hazardous areas and explosive atmospheres. Thorne & Derrick are sole UK distribution partner for the world’s fist ATEX & IECEx certified magnetic door lock.
The ATEX Maglocks are manufactured under licence by SecurEx sister company WATH Group providing unique and bespoke product offering designed for use in hazardous areas Zones 1,2, 21 & 22 – typically with CE, ATEX, IECEx and/or UL certifications.
To ensure site safety and security the Ex door lock with ATEX certification is increasingly specified by the hazardous area and process industries – this achieves compliance with European legislation according to the ATEX Directive to guarantee the health and safety of workers in potentially explosive atmospheres. Until now, security providers and contractors, have traditionally installed “safe area” non-ATEX and now non-compliant door locks due to the lack of ATEX compliant magnetic locks (maglocks) in the marketplace.
EX Maglocks
SecurEx Security & Safety Products – Solutions For Use in Hazardous Area (Zones 1 & 2, 21 & 22)
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Nearly 50 killed, hundreds injured in depot blast
Date: 4th June 2022
Location: Chittagong, Bangladesh
Facility: Container Depot
A fire and subsequent explosion at a shipping container depot near Chittagong, Bangladesh killed at least 49 people and injured over 300 more. Many of those killed and injured had arrived at the depot to help extinguish a blaze that had erupted before several containers storing chemicals exploded.
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The cause of the initial fire is unknown, however fire officials have said they suspect it may have originated in a container of hydrogen peroxide before it spread to several surrounding containers. Two separate committees – a fire services committee and an industrial safety regulator committee – have been organised to investigate the cause of the fire. Industrial fires are common in Bangladesh, and are often blamed on poor safety regulations.
Hospitals in the area are said to be overwhelmed, with crowds of people waiting in hallways for treatment. Medics have appealed for blood donations and some of the injured have been airlifted to the capital, Dhaka. Many of the injured are said to be in a critical condition and the number of people killed is expected to rise.
At least five firefighters were killed in the blast and several more were injured. Many people are still missing, including journalists who were reporting on the fire before the explosion.
The fire broke out at around 21:00 local time (15:00 GMT) on 4th June and hundreds of firefighters, police and volunteers quickly arrived on the scene. As they tried to extinguish the blaze a huge explosion rocked the site, engulfing many of the rescuers in flames and throwing debris and people into the air.
“The explosion just threw me some 10 metres from where I was standing. My hands and legs are burnt,” lorry driver Tofael Ahmed told AFP news agency.
The army has deployed sandbags to prevent chemicals flowing into the Indian Ocean.
Around 4,000 containers were stored at the depot in Sitakunda, which is 40km (25 miles) from Chittagong – Bangladesh’s main sea port and second-largest city. Sitakunda acts as a transit point for goods travelling through the port.
Bangladesh is a major supplier of clothing to the West and has prospered over the past decade to become the world’s second largest exporter of garments. However, safety regulations are often ignored or poorly enforced, and there have been several large fires and other incidents at factories in recent years.
Another Week, Another Exhibition!
Hazardex Ellesmere Port
Terry McDonald and Laura McCabe attended Hazardex Ellesmere Port this month – exhibiting a range of products and solutions to service all your hazardous area requirements.
Terry also delivered his long awaited speech! The speech explored fake products and certificates in the industry, and just how big of a problem this is.
Safety and compliance should always come first but unfortunately there are companies that make cost and profit their priority. There are many examples of fake goods and incorrectly certified products being sold into the explosive atmosphere industry. How big is this problem? How can we all take our share of the responsibility to prevent this? The discussion highlighted some recent examples of fake/non-compliant products and how training and competency levels must improve throughout the supply chain to combat this problem.
Thorne & Derrick featured a range of products at the event, including:
The show was not the only thing that Terry was looking forward to – as he looked for a place to watch the Liverpool match. He was disappointed to learn that the nearest pub was 10 minutes away, so he missed kick off!
The big day finally arrived!
After preparing for our first ever exhibiting slot at ChemUK it was time to bring Terry McDonald and Morgan Gent to the stand for the big show.
T&D showcased a range of process & electrical heating solutions for commercial, industrial and hazardous area applications including:
We really enjoyed taking part in the expo, catching up with the supply chain and meeting new people in the industry. Special thanks to CHEMUK for hosting a fantastic event!
Special thanks to George Mills from VEGA Level and Pressure for visiting our office this month, updating the sales and marketing team at Thorne & Derrick on their recently launched compact radar sensors for non-contact level measurement of liquids and bulk solids in simple applications.
In continuous non-contact level measurement with radar, the sensor sends microwave signals towards the medium from above. The surface of the medium reflects the signals back in the direction of the sensor. Using the received microwave signals, the sensor determines the distance to the product surface and calculates the level from it.
The team at Thorne & Derrick with George Mills from VEGA
The NEW VEGAPULS
VEGAPULS is a new, low cost range of radar level sensors, featuring the VEGAPULS 11, 21 and 31 products.
The VEGAPULS 21 & VEGAPULS 31 sensors are ex approved and are certified to the current ATEX & IEC standards. Particularly suitable for use in water treatment and storage tanks with acids in all industrial areas, or for measuring levels in plastic tanks or IBC container from the outside through the tank wall.
The VEGAPULS 31 model is capable of exact measurement with on-site display and 3-button operation for results independent of medium properties and process conditions.
VEGAPULS Radar Level Sensors
Special thanks to Gail Ryder from Abtech for popping into our Chester-Le-Street office providing our apprentice Dylan White with training on their range of electrical enclosures and junction boxes suitable for safe and hazardous areas – including GRP, stainless steel and aluminium.
“It was great to learn about about Abtech Ltd and their range of products! Thank you for coming in”.
Over the years, we’ve been proud to support many distilleries with lighting requirements, particularly with the Raytec range of lighting.
The IrishAmerican Whiskey Distillery have been supplied with the SPARTAN Linear and High-Power Flood luminaires, which now provide the distillery with quality illumination throughout the site. With the distillery being part of the Irish Whiskey tour, all fittings were painted white and supplied with 4,000K LEDs to fit in with the aesthetics of the building. A number of emergency variants were also installed to provide back-up illumination.
Whisky Distillery with Raytec lighting fitted
The SPARTAN Linear Generation II Light Fittings and High-Power Floodlights installed in the distillery.
Raytec SPARTAN Linear are a globally certified (ATEX, IEC Ex & UKEX) range of LED light fittings designed for all new Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous area lighting environments or to retrofit existing fluorescent installations; while the High Power Flood is designed for very large and open hazardous areas which require high performance, high reliability, White-Light illumination.
➡ Contact Thorne & Derrick Sales Team for the complete range of Hazardous Area Lighting & ATEX Lights manufactured by Raytec.
➡ Watch the brand new video to see how the ExStream fan delivers 50% more ventilation than competitor products – perfect to keep the area cool as well as ventilated in the summer months.
The independently tri certified IECEx, UKEX & ATEX portable ventilation fans are certified to both Electrical & Non-Electrical standards for safe ventilation of hazardous area workplaces and potentially explosive atmospheres – providing a world wide safety solution.
Further Reading |Importance Of Full Compliance & Correct Certification
Thorne & Derrick have been assisting with the extension and works of the Thames Water Ring Main – Water Supply Infrastructure at the Honor Oak site; supplying HV equipment to engineers involved in the project.
The client required several HV boxes for the linking of cables in a non-hazardous area. We were provided with a portfolio of the current link boxes and cables present at each of the pumps on site, and their current condition.
An example of the current equipment
Size of incoming cables: 3 Core, SWA 3.3kV, 50mm, 70mm and 95mm.
Size of outgoing cables: Single Core Flexis, 25mm to 50mm
Working with Abtech, Thorne & Derrick specified and designed a junction box which would accommodate all cable ranges given across 6 different pumps. The client also required the link boxes to be fitted with Castell Interlocks, which were supplied alongside the box. The 6.6kV link box that was supplied is IP66 rated and measures 510 x 510 x 200mm to suit the application.
➡ Thorne & Derrick supply a range of junction boxes and enclosures suitable for onshore and offshore installation in both Zone 1 & Zone 2 hazardous area locations, and can design the equipment bespoke to your project.
This month, Thorne & Derrick have served an export requirement for a leading supplier of water jetting equipment and technology.
Working with Technor, we developed a bespoke Exd certified motor starter built to the project specification.
ATEX Exd 110kW motor control panel
A design sample showing the internal view of the ATEX Motor Starter
The control panel was supplied in a cast alloy wall mounted enclosure, complete with:
Thorne & Derrick are expert suppliers of Explosion Proof Electrical Equipment for hazardous areas and explosive atmosphere applications. This includes a comprehensive range of pre-built or bespoke Explosion Proof Motor Starters for the control of automation, machinery and electrical networks with ATEX & IECEx certification and explosion protection to both Ex d (Flameproof) and Ex e (Increased Safety).
Motor Starters ATEX IECEx Hazardous Area Zone 1 Zone 2
➡ Should you require a bespoke design, contact Thorne & Derrick with your requirements and we will be happy to assist.
Every industry has its own language, terms and acronyms. Below is a selection of the common terms in use in the Explosion industry today and how they are employed in current directives.
This month’s selections focus on DSEAR, and if you can install ATEX equipment in 2023.
What can sites covered by DSEAR do if the ‘Ex’ equipment they need is not available as ‘UKCA Ex’ next year?
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
Published 13 Mar 2020
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Published 04 Jul 2019
Press Release Date: 04.07.2019 uploaded by Chris Dodds (T&D Sales + Marketing Manager) Category: Stockist Distributor Agreement Announcement Thorne & Derrick International announce that they have signed a Preferred Distributor Agreement with Raytec, the world leading manufacturer of LED...
