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Explosion protection company Pyroban has seen year on year growth for its Gascheka duo “added safety” system. But why do so many companies choose this product when it may not be a legal requirement? “When you handle potentially hazardous liquids or gases, a risk...

For lift truck dealers looking to brush up on their knowledge of explosion protection, here is a simple overview of what an ATEX Zone 1 area is and what ATEX lift trucks for Zone 1 are all about. What is ATEX Zone 1? A Zone 1 hazardous area is classified as a place in...

Chemical manufacturer LANXESS Urethanes UK Ltd. has received a new generation of Pyroban® protected lift trucks for its operation in Baxenden, UK. The company handles large volumes of flammable material and relies on active explosion protection to alert the drivers if...

At the heart of all temporary well service equipment, there is usually a diesel engine providing the power. We explain the ignition risks found on standard powerpacks and how to overcome them. In the oil and gas industry, there is always a risk of a flammable...

Pyroban is pleased to have achieved the requirements for re-certification for four important certifications / notifications. This follows a six-day audit, demonstrating the company’s continued commitment to quality, safety and customer service. Sira Certification...

We have just completed the conversion of eight Aisle-Master articulated lift trucks for a paint and coatings manufacturing site in the UK. Converted by Pyroban for Zone 2 operations in line with EN1755:2015, the ATEX 2014/34/EU compliant trucks feature Pyroban’s...

Businesses may be unaware that hand pallet trucks operating in potentially explosive atmospheres have the potential to cause ignition, warns safety company Pyroban. Many types of diesel or electric powered materials handling equipment, such as lift trucks, frequently...

The Hyster® Rhine Tour, supported by Pyroban, has concluded following four events in four countries in June and July 2018. The Rhine Tour started during TOC Europe from 12-14 June in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. A barge transporting Hyster equipment and solutions from...

Pyroban has recently converted a Toyota 8FBMHT70 with a 7 tonne lift capacity for use in a Zone 1 area at a petrochemical site in the UK.  This is an unusual combination, so we checked our records and believe that it is the first Zone 1 lift truck with this capacity...

To comply with European legislation, forklifts operating in potentially explosive atmospheres require special conversion to reduce the risk of ignition. But what does this involve? Safety company Pyroban explains. “A very small percentage of forklifts are used for...

For nearly 50 years, Pyroban has been providing explosion protection solutions for materials handling equipment and diesel engines. Recently, it has played an important role in the renewal of the materials handling equipment fleet for Naturex, an established company...

A thorough examination of a lift truck is essential, but what about the explosion protection safety system itself? ATEX lift trucks should have ATEX safety specific checks every year, or even sooner. This image shows a lift truck driver happily feeding the reactors in...