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Did you know scrubber driers also need explosion protection?
It’s not all about forklifts in hazardous areas! In fact, any equipment operating within a potentially explosive atmosphere needs to be safe to help protect staff and the supply chain. So, what happens when the warehouse or factory floor needs to be cleaned? The...
3 more explosion proof JCB 444 diesel engines leave Pyroban
We have just shipped a further three Pyroban® HazPak™ 100 explosion proof powerpacks for use in offshore oil and gas applications. Featuring the JCB 444 engine, the Hazpaks are pre-engineered and ATEX/IECEx certified diesel engines suitable for Zone 2 hazardous areas...
Three explosion proof Doosan lift trucks for energy sector
We have recently shipped three new ATEX compliant Doosan D25S-7Y for a business in the energy sector in Scotland. Supplied through Windsor Materials Handling, the explosion proof forklift trucks will be used in Zone 2 hazardous area operations where “a mixture of air...
Update for Pyroban’s oil and gas brochure
The 2021 update for Pyroban’s oil and gas brochure is now available. The “Equipment and engines for hazardous areas” brochure is designed for packagers, equipment suppliers, and users of temporary well service equipment such as cementers, N2 units, wireline, and pump...
Active or passive ATEX lift truck? Get the facts in a new report from Pyroban
When specifying a forklift truck (or any other mobile equipment) for use in a Zone 2 hazardous area, there are two types of explosion protection to choose from, passive protection or active protection using gas detection. But which one should you choose? That’s what...
5 reasons why Pyroban stands out after 50 years
After 50 years and tens of thousands of Pyroban kits, conversions and packages, we know a thing or two about explosion protection and sending equipment safely into a potentially explosive atmosphere. We explain why Pyroban continues to stand out and why the company is...
Dedication to Service throughout Covid-19 pandemic
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, Pyroban has been on hand to provide a vital second line of support for forklift dealers and OEM networks all over the world. Martyn Ballinger, Pyroban Field Service Engineer, has been a part of the Pyroban team since 2005, covering...
Explosion proof Hyster tow tractors for military application
Pyroban® is pleased to welcome a batch of eight Hyster® Rider Tow Tractors into the works for explosion proof conversion. The tow tractors are being converted to a European military explosion proof specification for safe handling of materials within a munitions...
ATEX forklift fleet for Sun Chemical
Sun Chemical Corporation has introduced a fleet of nine Pyroban explosion protected lift trucks at its site in Yate, UK, which specialises in the manufacture and storage of food packaging inks. “Safety is the number one priority on our site, as there is such a high...
Thermal control of ATEX engines – the Pyroban way
When it comes to ATEX compliant engines used in offshore oil and gas applications, not all ATEX 3G protection is the same. Our approach to thermal control is one of the many details that sets Pyroban apart. An exhaust gas cooler and other thermal controls are listed...
Post-BREXIT and through Covid-19 – you can continue to count on Pyroban
With the UK leaving the EU and entering another lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, 2021 has certainly started with challenges for some operations. However, when it comes to technical support, engineers, parts, training, and more, Pyroban continues to provide all...
Shrink wrappers a ‘forgotten danger’ in explosive atmospheres
Operations with potentially explosive atmospheres may be overlooking the risks presented by shrink wrapping machines, warns Pyroban. “When it comes to lift trucks operating in ATEX Zones, we find that many firms are increasingly aware of the need for explosion...