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Published 20 Mar 2024
Multi-Point Earthing System When loading or unloading non-conductive, flammable liquids or powders, there is a risk of generating electrostatic discharges. If these discharges reach sufficient magnitude, they can instigate an explosion. In order to perform these tasks safely, Thorne & Derrick together with StuvEx can provide a variety of...
Published 20 Mar 2024
Truck Earthing Preventing Hazardous Electrostatic Discharges The total energy discharge of a person is about 10mJ. Likewise, small items such as metal buckets can be easily charged to an energy level of a few mJ, which is already more than the minimum ignition energy (MIE) required to ignite most...
Published 18 Mar 2024
Press Release March 2023 by Chris Dodds Sales & Marketing Manager | T&D Thorne & Derrick, the UK’s leading Specialist Distributor of Equipment for Explosive Atmospheres, are delighted to announce we are now the Exclusive UK Channel Partner for the StuvEx range of Static Earthing, Grounding & Bonding Systems....
Published 14 Mar 2024
Static Earthing Control For Road Tankers When static discharge forms a risk, for instance in the event of a dust or gas explosion, truck earthing will be necessary. The product that is loaded from or onto the bulk truck is therefore an important factor in determining whether truck earthing...
Published 09 Mar 2024
Trace Heating Solutions Maintaining the fluidity and consistent temperature of chocolate throughout the entire production process is imperative for ensuring high-quality chocolate products. Eltherm provides temperature maintenance and frost protection to pipework, instrument lines, tanks, and drums up to 65°C with self-regulating trace heating cables. Any temperature fluctuations during...
