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News Release from: Wolf Safety Lamp Company | Subject: ATEX Portable Lighting Range
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 12 February 2003
New ATEX compliant lighting range from
Wolf Safety
Wolf Safety, the UK market leader in portable explosion-proof safety lighting equipment, has developed a new ATEX Portable Lighting range to meet the challenging demands of the ATEX 94/9/EC Directive
By the deadline set of July 2003, virtually all the Wolf Safety portable safety lighting products will comply with this important new EU legislation regarding the selection and use of products in potential explosive atmospheres This new range of Wolf ATEX products includes six new safety torch models with enhanced features, Wolflite Handlamps with rechargeable or primary cell options, a freestanding hazard warning lamp, personal visual indicators for use in confined spaces and a pocket torch, the Ex Penlite - one of the smallest and most robust light sources which is ATEX compliant
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 12 Feb 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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It is anticipated that the Wolf Safety Ex GLS Leadlamp and 250W Turbolite, compressed-air, Baylight and Floodlight lamps will also have ATEX product status by June 2003.
Potentially dangerous environments where the Wolf Safety certified products for hazardous areas should be utilised include:- refining and petrochemical industries, processing of pharmaceuticals, fire-fighting, water treatment, gas distribution and transport, offshore in the oil and gas industries and aboard ocean-going tankers.
With nearly 70% of the Wolf Safety turnover attributable to overseas sales, the company has specialist distribution arrangements in over 25 European countries.
More information on Wolf ATEX products such as sales data, maintenance instructions and the Wolf Guide to the ATEX Directives, entitled "ATEX Explained" can be downloaded from the company website.
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