Manufacturer Witton Chemicals has selected Pyroban to provide explosion protection on its latest forklift trucks operating in Zone 2 hazardous areas. “As a contract chemical manufacturer for blue chip companies, Witton provides a flexible and responsive service,” says Steve Owen, Operations Manager for Witton Chemicals. “Our operations are highly productive …
Read More »Update your training for Ex-forklift engineers advises Pyroban
Safety company Pyroban is advising companies that their forklift engineers may need new training ahead of the introduction of the updated EN1755:2015 standard for explosion protected forklifts in November 2017. “To remain effective and safe, explosion protected forklift trucks must be serviced and maintained by trained engineers,” explains Darren Boiling, …
Read More »Pyroban – more firms pulling tugs into hazardous area operation
Pyroban reports a “growing population” of electric tugs being used in potentially explosive atmospheres to support manual handling. “Electric tugs can complete the ignition triangle in Zoned hazardous areas, unless they are suitably protected,” says Rob Vesty, Sales Manager, UK and Ireland, for safety company Pyroban ®. “We believe there …
Read More »Pyroban reports EU emissions regulations prioritise safety in potentially explosive atmospheres
Pyroban reports that the emissions regulations (EU 97/68/EC* Directive) have been amended to support the special application of diesel engines, such as those in forklifts, used in potentially explosive atmospheres, where safety is paramount. “The conflict between the safety requirements of the ATEX directive and the technologies applied to meet …
Read More »Pyroban – The new rules for explosion protected forklifts in 2016
Following a number of recent changes to directives and standards regarding explosion protection, Pyroban has developed an infographic to easily explain the changes to those buying or supplying a forklift truck. “There are three areas that forklift suppliers and users should be aware of when specifying an explosion proof forklift …
Read More »Pyroban – New standard for forklifts used where powders and dusts could ignite
Pyroban – The new EU standard EN1755:2015 is set to impact the design of materials handling equipment intended for use in Zone 21 and 22 hazardous areas, where powders and dusts are present. Food production and storage operations, the chemical industry and many other manufacturing and logistics operations will be …
Read More »Pyroban provides an education in legislation at IMHX 2016
During a successful four days at the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) in September, Pyroban helped to educate visitors about important updates to explosion protection legislation. “IMHX gave us an invaluable opportunity to talk to forklift OEMs, dealers and users about changes in our industry,” says Matthew Shirkie, Commercial Manager …
Read More »RTITB counts down to IMHX 2016 and International Forklift Operator of the Year 2016
With the International Materials Handling Exhibition IMHX 2016 just one week away, RTITB and 40 of the best forklift operators in the world are counting down the days until the thrilling heats of the International Forklift Operator of the Year award begin. The live heats, partnered with UniCarrier and McCue, …
Read More »Pyroban – new Ex standards on agenda at IMHX 2016
Visitors to the International Materials Handling Exhibition IMHX 2016 are invited to visit safety company Pyroban’s stand to learn more about recent updates to legislation affecting explosion protection for materials handling equipment. Pyroban carries out explosion protection conversions for mobile equipment, including forklift trucks, so that they can be used …
Read More »Use genuine parts warns explosion protection firm Pyroban
Safety Company Pyroban has warned that, in a few cases, non-genuine or Pyroban supply chain parts are being used to maintain Pyroban explosion protected forklifts. “This can compromise the level of protection provided by the system you have invested in , so you need to make sure you have the …
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