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News Release from: Wolf Safety Lamp Company | Subject: Wolf Safety ATEX torches
Edited by the Processingtalk Editorial
Team on 22 July 2003
Safety torches - visibly better in
yellow
Wolf Safety, the only company now manufacturing yellow right-angle and straight safety torches which comply with the 94/9/EC ATEX Explosive Atmospheres Directive, has a new ATEX Safety Torch range
Wolf Safety, the only company now manufacturing yellow right-angle and straight safety torches which comply with the 94/9/EC ATEX Explosive Atmospheres Directive, is celebrating the success of its new ATEX Safety Torch range ATEX compliance is now mandatory for Ex equipment throughout the EU, but as well as meeting this requirement, the Wolf Safety ATEX torches incorporate innovative features and benefits to give exceptional performance
This article was originally published on Processingtalk on 17 Feb 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
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Instantly recognizable in yellow, the colour traditionally synonymous with safety torches, the six ATEX compliant models have proven their robustness and reliability when extensively tested by many organizations in extreme conditions.
Approval for high power alkaline cells, giving a long duration has proved a positive selling feature, as has the use of high output xenon or halogen long life bulbs giving more than twice the light output of traditional safety torches.
The top of the range T4+ halogen version incorporates a unique low battery indicator, which offers an immediate assessment of battery life, giving reassurance to the user before entering a hazardous area.
Torch enclosures are very robust with proven impact and chemical resistant properties.
Advanced ergonomic design of the torches facilitates single-handed switching, even with a gloved hand.
The fully sealed enclosure, which incorporates the switch contacts, ensures much greater reliability of operation, especially in wet conditions.
Wolf Safety are attracting many new users who recognise the improved benefits and performance of the ATEX Safety Torch range, including fire brigades, police authorities, HM Customs and Excise, chemical processors, oil and gas producers and ocean going tanker fleets.
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