Product category:
Electrostatics, lightning and earthing
News Release from: Newson Gale | Subject: Cen-Stat cable
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 08 February 2007
Static grounding and bonding clamps to
FM and ATEX
The Cenelectrex approved stainless steel static earthing and bonding clamps and retractable cable assemblies from Newson Gale are designed to dissipate static electricity in hazardous areas
The Cenelectrex approved stainless steel static earthing and bonding clamps and retractable cable assemblies from Newson Gale, designed to dissipate static electricity in hazardous areas, are FM approved and ATEX compliant They provide a sure, effective connection to ground for portable and mobile plant equipment and containers
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 28 Feb 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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High performance anti-static Cen-Stat cables
Newson Gale, the specialists in static grounding equipment, announce the Cen-Stat Hytrel coated cables with anti-static properties, for use with Cenelectrex ATEX approved grounding and bonding clamps
Static earthing equipment now ATEX approved
The entire Cenelectrex range of static grounding and bonding equipment for controlling electrostatics in industrial hazardous atmospheres is now approved to the forthcoming ATEX directives
All units are Factory Mutual approved and ATEX compliant, combining extremely low electrical resistance with high levels of mechanical strength.
They are available as complete assemblies with a bonding clamp and a high-performance Cen-Stat retractable anti-static cable, or as separate items for self-assembly.
Common applications include flammable liquid containers, drums, totes, IBCs, vessels, mobile tanks and more.
Further reading
Self-testing static grounding clamp
The Bond-Rite is a unique ATEX approved intrinsically safe self-testing static grounding clamp developed to enable bonding connections to be continuously checked in potentially explosive atmospheres
Intrinsically safe ground clamp has power supply
The new mains powered Bond-Rite Remote EP provides a reliable and economical way to enable static bonding connections to be continuously checked and verified in flammable atmospheres
For extremely safety-critical applications, or where there is a need for constant monitoring of static grounding and bonding conditions, Bond-Rite intrinsically safe self testing clamps and Earth-Rite static ground monitoring and interlock systems are available, which provide visual verification and control capability.
FM testing and approvals for Cenelectrex brand stainless steel clamps include meeting standards for electrical resistance, clamping force, vibration test and mechanical strength.
The clamps have sharp, hardened contact tips for penetrating through paint, rust, resins, and other insulating layers.
Self retracting cables are typically 16 feet in length with a 10:1 ratio with excellent flexibility and memory.
Optional lengths include 10, 32 and 48 feet.
All are proven to maintain their shape after at least 20,000 continuous extensions.
Further, their chemical and abrasion-resistant anti-static coatings prevent surface charge build-up.
In flammable/combustible atmospheres, national and industry operating guidelines require all conductive/metallic items of the plant to be properly bonded and grounded.
The consequences of an incendiary static spark in a hazardous atmosphere are simply too serious to leave to simple or non-approved devices that may not provide adequate protection in a given application.
The unique Cenelectrex system offers a combination of features that provides the user with an assembly proven to perform in all common hazardous area applications. Request a free brochure from Newson Gale ...
Cenelectrex approved clamps and assemblies are just one part of the comprehensive range of static grounding and bonding equipment available from Newson Gale, the specialists in static control for hazardous areas.
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