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News Release from: Braby | Subject: Vacatex
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 February 2008
ATEX compliant vacuum transfer batch
weigher
Braby, the leading manufacturer of ATEX compliant silos, launch Vacatex; their first standard, low cost, fully ATEX compliant vacuum transfer and batch weighing package for the food industry
The unique Vacatex system meets the DSEAR and ATEX 137 regulations for fire and explosion prevention in the workplace, and is particularly aimed at the food production industry Sales and Marketing Director, Paul Mayer said: "Installing new equipment and ensuring it is ATEX compliant is a major concern for the food industry, but for many small to medium companies cost can be a big issue
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 6 Dec 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Vacatex storage and handling system not only provides a cost effective solution, but enables those companies to become ATEX compliant more easily".
By producing Vacatex as an 'off-the-shelf' solution for replacing non-ATEX compliant machinery, Braby aims to serve those in the food industry who cannot necessarily afford expensive bespoke bulk handling packages.
The Vacatex system has been fully designed and project managed by the Braby in-house team of experts, and has already received advance orders.
The system meets the ATEX design criteria, which include a full design study, risk assessment and HAZOP technical file identifying risk and solution.
Some of the areas which are included are: shock pressure, operating pressure, vent area and calculated design stress.
An EC declaration accompanies the equipment.
Braby have been designing and manufacturing aluminium and stainless style silos for over 40 years and deliver their products worldwide from their Bristol based manufacturing facility.
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