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News Release from: Barvick Process Systems | Subject: 202 stainless drums
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 02 February 2007
Avoid static charge with drums in
hazardous areas
Barvick Process Systems has introduced 202 grade stainless steel container and drums recently as a more economic alternative to the other grades, suitable for earthed use in hazardous areas
Industries that require compounding and manufacturing historically used plastic drums when weighing out and manually loading material to process vessels, under hazardous area conditions A recent recommendation from independent ATEX audits has recommended that stainless steel drums and container are used for this duty
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 8 Nov 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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The Barvick Process Systems range of stainless steel container and drums are heavy duty and robust, with lids, clamps and seal rings: they can be supplied in 316, 304 and 202 Austenitic stainless steel.
Due to the increase in 316 and 304 stainless steel prices, our suppliers have given us this alternative in material specification, which is the Grade 202 stainless.
The 202 material has been introduced recently as a more economic alternative to the other grades.
This is an austenitic stainless steel, a lower grade than 304, used extensively in catering for cooking utensils, scoops, buckets, pallet knives, trays, bowls and jugs: it is more than adequate for this duty, as usually the items are washed and dried after use.
The cost implication against 316 and 304 materials are enormous.
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