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All heavy equipments used in any industry whether it is
manufacturing, mining or shipping pose danger to human life and the
surroundings. The malfunctioning of the machinery could arise either due to the
technical glitch in the system or by the operator in the close proximity of the
equipment. Human machine interface can be improvised by manual training but the
working and operations of heavy machineries have to be controlled by developing
and deployments better safety equipments. Explosion
Proof Equipments are a recent
advancement in the field of safety and control of the heavy machinery that can
avoid or prevent accidents caused due to
leakage of explosive gases or formation of explosive materials in the
hazardous zones( as per the norms of IEC)of the industrial plants. The types
and attributes of the Explosion Proof products varies based on the type of
zones in which they are being deployed. Explosion
proof equipment is used in automation
and control systems to identify and resolve the risk of explosion.
ATEX
certified Explosion Proof Couplings are among the most extensively used engine
component across every industry as the mechanism is capable of either creating
or eliminating the dicey threats.
Explosion Proof Couplings are being deployed in three different types depending on engine power.
- Flexible Shaft Coupling
- Jaw Cut Coupling
- Safety Clutch Coupling
These types of couplings are proficient enough to cause
as well as eliminate the spark and heat in order to prevent explosion. The
motor engines used in the shipping are equipped with explosion proof couplings
depending upon the engine requirement.
WEG, a leading manufacturer of electric motors
and drive technology presented ATEX certified W22Xd series Explosion Proof
Motors in various categories. The company introduced W22X 800 explosion proof
geared motors for medium as well as high voltage and a drive helical unit
coupled W22X ex-proof motor for high
voltages. The geared motors are can be used for both Equipment 1 and
Equipment 2 groups in both 1/21 and 2/22 explosion hazardous zones. These
motors have the capability to reduce
energy consumption and the operating cost of the systems. These gear motors
are resilient and secured as they are ATEX certified and powered with the
impact resistant discs of high grades. The W22X motor housing incorporates
advanced cooling system that is capable of reducing noise emissions due to
increased whirling speed eventually dispensing better efficiency. These motors
will have wide range of applications in the mining as well as shipping industry.
Right use of well-maintained equipments and adapting all possible safety
measures will certainly help in reducing the industrial disaster and human
fatalities.
For any industry to be
successful, it has become essential to assess and evaluate the risk involved
such as explosion, fire, noise and others. Manufacturing industry include many
such activities which are prone to these situations that can cause severe
fatalities. Companies are focusing on imparting continuous efforts to control
the risk raised by hazardous materials or activities.
Related Links:
- Mechanical
Explosion Proof Equipment Market Analysis: By Type (Couplings,
Spark Arrestors, Actuators, Compressors, Solenoid Valves, Cable Glands); By
Industry (Oil & Gas, Mining, Manufacturing, Marine, Pharmaceuticals) – With
Forecast (2015-2020) https://www.industryarc.com/Report/155/Global-Mechanical-Non-Electrical-Explosion-Proof-Equipment-Report.html