Food Industry Explosion Protection
When a potential dust explosion risk was unexpectedly identified prior to start-up in a newly constructed sugar handling process in...
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StuvEx International Secure Dust Filters Against Dust Explosions
StuvEx International NV regularly receives requests to secure dust filters against dust explosions. International studies and statistics indeed show that...
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Notes On The Evaluation and Avoidance of Electrostatic Charges
Electrostatic charges can occur when two surfaces are rapidly separated, whereby at least one surface must be an insulator. Critical...
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Hazardous Area Classifications (HAC) – How to Avoid Over-Zoning
In most organisations, risk assessments err on the side of safety. Whilst this should not be deemed to be an...
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Understanding the Difference Between Flammability and Combustibility
Flammability and combustibility are frequently used interchangeably but they are different chemical properties. There is a sense in which we...
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4B’s Proactive Approach to Hazard Monitoring
Building a strong safety culture is impossible without conducting routine safety inspections of your critical safety devices. 4B’s Tech Team...
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New Intelligent Extinguishing Module GreCon IEM
The new smart GreCon IEM intelligent extinguishing module makes existing spark extinguishing systems by Fagus-GreCon even smarter and more reliable....
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Tough New Silo Protection Guidelines Call For a Tough New Product
Recently having reinforced its reputation as a silo safety expert by collaborating with the Mineral Products Association (MPA) on new...
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Explosion Protection during Tank Cleaning
Best Practice to prevent the electrostatic charges during the cleaning of tank trucks and tank containers.
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Vigiflap Non-Return Valve: INERIS Test
The VIGILEX range of explosion protection systems designed by STIF has been extended to include a new non-return valve in...
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A True All-Rounder, New, Patented Optical Detector System for Increased Safety in Fire Prevention
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office grants Fagus-GreCon the patent for a novel optical detector that identifies dangerous ignition sources...
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Explosion Safety Does Not Start With An Explosion Vent
The topic of “explosion safety” is omnipresent for plant operators and machine manufacturers once it comes to handling or transporting...
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