Product category:
Powder, droplet and particle characterisation
News Release from: Malvern Instruments | Subject: Malvern Insitec D
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 June 2006
Particle size analysis in hazardous
areas
The new Malvern Insitec D is a fully integrated on-line particle size measurement solution designed for use in environments where there is the potential for dust explosions
The new Malvern Insitec D is a fully integrated on-line particle size measurement solution designed for use in environments where there is the potential for dust explosions Underpinned by Malvern's long-established Insitec particle sizing technology, the Insitec D has both NEC500 and ATEX approval
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 3 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Two new on-line particle size analysers
ACHEMA sees the launch of two new on-line particle size analysers, the Malvern Liquid Process Sizer for continuous wet particle size measurement, and Malvern Insitec D for use in hazardous areas
Malvern continuous powder particle size analysers
Ferrari Granulati (Verona, Italy), a leading supplier of marble granulates and powders, is using a number of different real-time particle size analyzers from the Malvern Instruments range
Understanding agrochemical spray behaviour
The Arable Group using Spraytec droplet size analyzer from Malvern Instruments to improve understanding of agrochemical spray behaviour.
It is an ideal choice for manufacturers seeking a highly reliable, continuous particle size analyser that is able to comply fully with the ATEX 137 Worker Protection Directive 1992/92/EC.
The ATEX 137 Worker Protection Directive 1992/92/EC, which became mandatory in July 2003, requires that new equipment for use in potentially hazardous environments is ATEX approved.
Dust explosion protection falls under the directive: zones analogous to those that are already well established for gas explosions have been defined.
The Malvern Insitec D is designed and approved for use in Zone 22 areas - those where a hazardous explosive atmosphere would only be expected to occur fleetingly, or as the result of an abnormal operation.
With respect to North America the instrument has NEC 500 rating for Classes II and III, Divisions 1 and 2.
The Malvern Insitec is a particle size analyser based on the technique of laser diffraction and is designed specifically to meet industrial requirements for on-line measurement.
The working range is 0.5 to 1000 microns.
To meet the requirements for ATEX approval, the Insitec D has a limited maximum equipment temperature.
Captive connectors and enclosures are also used to ensure system integrity. Request a free brochure from Malvern Instruments ...
• Malvern Instruments: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Processingtalk email newsletter
• Processingtalk Home Page
Search the Pro-Talk network of sites
