In many industries, spontaneous sparking can pose a major risk and must therefore be avoided at all costs.
Unlike electric models, low-spark hoists powered by compressed air are particularly well suited to potentially explosive areas. And such critical Ex areas are not only found in mining or the oil and gas industry. In a wide range of manufacturing plants, and even in food and animal feed production, it often makes sense for safety reasons to use explosion-proof products.
Do you need a solution for lifting heavy loads or are you interested in fast material handling? ATEX-certified air chain hoists are a good recommendation for a safe workplace. Suitable versions are available from large to small, and even in an oil-free design if required.
When a single spark is enough…
Explosive mixtures can be formed by flammable gases, mists or vapours, as well as by combustible dust. When such substances are mixed with air in sufficient quantities, any spark could have terrible consequences. These are known as explosive atmospheres. The French term is “ATmosphères EXplosibles” (ATEX for short), which experts generally use to refer to the two European Union ATEX directives on explosive atmospheres.
Why you should look for ATEX certification
If you want to use a product in a potentially explosive area, it must carry CE and Ex marking. ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU (ATEX 95) applies to both electrical and mechanical equipment. Red Rooster air chain hoists are also available in ATEX-certified versions, making them suitable for use in potentially explosive atmospheres. Depending on the model and application requirements, different ATEX classifications are available. The preparation work required on our hoists depends on the equipment protection level specified by the customer. Based on the information about the intended area of use, we set up a hoist for that zone, gas group and temperature limits.
Stainless steel, bronze and rust-free steel
The TCR, TMH and TCS hoist models are high-performance units with a wide range of applications in industries around the world. The ATEX hoists were designed for safe use in various explosive atmospheres. Depending on the classification, we can equip the hoists with bronze-coated hooks with stainless steel safety latches and load chains made either of galvanised steel or of rust-free steel, with stainless steel chain containers. Red Rooster air-powered trolleys, geared and push trolleys are fitted with bronze wheels, anti-tilt bronze rollers and rubber buffers.
We also manufacture custom air wire rope hoists with ATEX marking to customer specifications. These hoists are converted into air-powered units built entirely from ATEX-certified parts, in line with our risk assessment of the processes and individual components used in manufacture.
Do not forget the right air trolley!
Our air trolleys have air motors, gearboxes and valves with ATEX marking. They fit a wide range of beam sizes and profiles, with rack and pinion drive, beam flange brake, low headroom and ultra-low headroom, and are available for most load capacities.
Our low-spark air chain hoists and air trolleys have customers all over the world. They are used in onshore and offshore applications, the (petro)chemical industry, spray paint shops, chemical plants and chemical warehouses, the pharmaceutical industry and tank cleaning, among others.
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