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Published 09 Jul 2025
A Revolutionary Lighting Solution for Hazardous Environments SPARTAN Recess is a next-generation recessed LED luminaire designed specifically by Raytec for hazardous industrial areas, including oil & gas, chemical processing, pharmaceuticals, and offshore facilities. Engineered to meet ATEX, IECEx, and UL/cUL certifications, this explosion-proof lighting solution delivers superior illumination, energy efficiency, and unmatched durability in the most...
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Published 07 Jul 2025
Project Spotlight – Heated sample lines (Process Emission Control) – Dubai Project: Sample Analytics Form (Process Emission Control)Location: Dubai, UAE Scope of Supply: Engineering & Design (EP) Procurement of Sample Analytic Lines for Emission Control and Monitoring Supply of Heated Hoses with Series Heating Cable Integrated temperature sensors for...
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Published 26 Jun 2025
Uncertified Unicorn LED Luminaires Pose Explosion Risk in Hazardous Areas The EU Safety Gate has issued a critical safety alert regarding Unicorn LED luminaires (Models TB020, TB040ME2, TB060, TB075, TB080) falsely marketed as ATEX-certified for explosive atmospheres. These lights, sold via Alibaba, lack essential safety features and could trigger catastrophic...
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Published 25 Jun 2025
Prioritising Safety in Hazardous Environments At Thorne & Derrick, safety isn’t just a priority—it’s the foundation of everything we do. That’s why we were privileged to participate in the pilot delivery of the groundbreaking CompEX Level 1 Ex Awareness Course, hosted by Roxby Training Solutions at their Stockton training centre. As trusted industry...
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Published 25 Jun 2025
Compliance isn’t optional—it’s the difference between safety and catastrophe A critical safety alert has been issued by the EU Safety Gate (Alert A12/01977/24) regarding the CHERUBIM BCFT-300 industrial fans falsely marketed as ATEX-certified for use in explosive atmospheres. These fans, sold via atex-supplies.com, lack essential safety features and could trigger catastrophic...
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