The following Nederman products are ATEX approved for Explosive Environments
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Explosive or potentially explosive atmospheres occur in a wide variety of workplaces where process dust comprises fine aluminium dust, organic powders or other similar substances. They can also be found where flammable gases or fumes derived from chemicals or petroleum products are present. The consequences of explosions can be extensive. Besides causing direct injuries to employees, filter systems can be ruptured and contaminated air recirculated, with subsequent health risks. |
Nederman solutions for safer working environments
Nederman offers safe and reliable solutions for handling explosive dust and gases. The products are designed to comply with ATEX directives. A wide range of vacuum cleaning units and extraction equipment, such as arms, filters and fans – all designed to ATEX standards. Our heavy duty stainless steel vacuum unit for stripping cargo tanks and deep well sumps in shipping are also ATEX approved by Det Norske Veritas and NEMKO.
FlexFilter EX - ATEX approved dust collection |
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Keep you work environment clean and safe with Nederman FlexFilter EX. Our high vacuum dust collector for potentially combustible dusts minimizes the risk of explosion and maximizes your production up-time.
Thanks to the modular design, of the Nederman High Vacuum systems, several FlexFilter EX and vacuum units can be combined in clusters to create larger systems to meet your unique requirements and provide the freedom to expand capacity for future growth. |
Ab950 EX |
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Liquid recovery
This heavy duty stainless steel vacuum unit is excellent for suction of hazardous and flammable liquids. as liquids and slugde. |
Extraction Arm NEX D, S and DX |
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Nederman NEX arms are approved in accordance with several ATEX directive for both dust and gas extraction. |
Nederman Ex approved Hose Reels |
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All main components are made of stainless steel and conductive composite material. |
Nederman NCF DX fans |
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Nederman NCF EX is a series of explosion proof central fans designed to suit Nederman's FilterMax DX programme |
Regulations for improved workplace safety and safe equipment
From 1 July 2006, all workplaces in the European Union, new and existing, must comply with the regulations set out in the ATEX directives*. Employers are required to evaluate and classify their working environments to determine the risks. Additionally, process and production equipment must meet the regulations concerning technical and legal standards.
A mandatory EU Machinery Directive also applies to all machines put on the European market, stipulating the manufacturer’s responsibilities regarding ignition prevention and the minimization of explosion effects. Creating a safer environment
Keep the workplace clean
The first and most important step is to minimize the occurrence of potentially explosive dust or powder by keeping the workplace clean and tidy. Nederman offers a wide range of industrial cleaning solutions from simple, light suction appliances to heavy duty, high capacity equipment.
Use approved equipment
Sparks and static discharges can easily start an explosion. By using machines and production equipment with enclosed electronic systems and adequate earthing, risks can be reduced.
The Nederman ATEX-approved extraction arms, fans and filters are specially designed to ensure safe and efficient removal of hazardous fumes, vapours and dust.
Minimize the effects of the explosion
Risks and explosion effects can be minimized by installing the extraction equipment in a safe and correct way. This can be obtained, for example, by enclosing the equipment, or locating it in areas remote from the explosive environment.
Nederman has wide experience of providing suitable solutions. These include extraction equipment complete with safety devices that prevent the spread of fires and widespread damage.
Extensive know-how and reliable ATEX approved products
Our expert sales personnel are fully acquainted with national and international requirements for extraction applications in explosive environments. Based on the customer’s risk evaluation, we recommend suitable equipment for each application, and register details about each unit so that we can follow up all future use and ensure operational safety.
Nederman takes a holistic approach to providing safe and reliable solutions for handling explosive dust and gases. The following products, systems and services are designed to help customers minimize potential risks:
- Design consultancy services
- Installation
- After sales customer support
Services for optimum performance
To ensure trouble-free operation after purchase, Nederman offers comprehensive service packages for all its products. Maintenance, upgrading and filter replacement routines can be customized to suit each application.
EX Evaluation Form
To simplify the evaluation of a working environment, we have designed a form for qualifying and quantifying the relevant aspects of the production process, such as:
- the type and composition of the dust
- the air flow requirements
- the required extraction system
Some examples of explosive substances
| Baking flour, soup powder, spices, flavourings, sugar |
Food and feed products and processes
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| Sanding/grinding dust, powder paint |
Plastic manufacturing |
| Sanding/grinding dust from aluminium, magnesium, titanium, chromium, etc |
Metalworking industries |
| Powdered substances for medicines and health care products |
Pharmaceutical processes
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| Powdered substances and chemicals |
Chemical processes |
| Sanding dust |
Wood working |
| Fibres, cornstarch for paper sizing and paper coating |
Pulp and paper manufacturing, printing
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| Gas, residual oil in well sumps |
Offshore and shipping |
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