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Are You Ready for New Ex-forklift Tyre Requirements?
From November 2017, tyres and wheels on explosion protected forklifts, pallet trucks, reach trucks and other materials handling equipment will need to meet new requirements due to changes to the EN1755:2015 standard. Safety company Pyroban is encouraging materials...
Demand Grows for Atex Forklift Safety Audits
Safety company Pyroban has reported a significant growth in the UK in 2016 for annual safety audits (Ex-ASAs) carried out on explosion protected lift trucks. The company says that users of “ATEX*” forklifts have driven demand, not the equipment dealers. “Converting a...
New ATEX Lift Trucks for Witton Chemicals
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...
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...
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...
“Zone 2” Reach Trucks to handle flammable solvents at Kommerling UK
Kommerling UK has improved safety and productivity at its Lancashire (UK) site with a new fleet of explosion protected forklifts. A switch from a “Zone 1” reach truck to “Zone 2” has also helped to greatly reduce costs. “We are storing a variety of flammable, solvent...
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...
Platforms That Cause Explosions
Pyroban® is reminding businesses of the importance of protecting plant equipment such as access platforms, scissor lifts, spider lifts or boom lifts before any use in potentially explosive areas. Whether equipment is on site temporarily or permanently, suitable safety...
Coatings firm pushes safety in Poland with Pyroban protected tugs
A company that manufactures protective woodcare coatings in Poland has selected two MasterMover® electric tugs converted by Pyroban® to ensure complete safety when moving vessels within its potentially explosive operation. “The flammable vapour from varnishes and...
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...
New standard for forklifts used where powders & dusts could ignite
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...
Pyroban at the Hyster Hub 2016
Pyroban exhibited at the Hyster® HUB 2016 in Weeze, Germany last week (4th – 7th October) to discuss explosion protection and ATEX compliant forklift trucks with visitors. The event welcomed hundreds of people from 35 countries, who could meet with Pyroban’s expert...