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Electrostatics, lightning and earthing
News Release from: Fraser Anti-Static Techniques | Subject: EX-HPSD
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 May 2007
ATEX certification for Fraser static
dischargers
Fraser passive static dischargers have now received ATEX certification for use in hazardous areas where such approvals are needed: the ionising bar dissipates static electricity on sheet material
Static electricity is particularly important in hazardous areas where solvents are used A high level of static electricity can ignite the combustible solvents, causing a fire or explosion
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 3 Sep 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Combustible solvents are widely used in coating, laminating, gravure and flexo printing.
Positioned 5 - 10mm from the material, the Fraser EX-HPSD static discharger ionises the air gap, so allowing an exchange of ions to cancel the electrical imbalance developed by the static charge.
The discharger does not require any other source of power, and is now available with ATEX certification to confirm that the unit itself will not introduce a hazardous source of ignition.
The EX-HPSD is simple to install and can often be more effective than more complex electrically driven systems, which can cost over ten times as much.
The EX-HPSD is available in lengths up to 4m, with a choice of body designs and fibre lengths.
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