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Inspections in hazardous areas are never just routine. They are the backbone of compliance, the assurance of safety, and the evidence that critical assets are being maintained to the highest standards.
Gary Friend

Hazardous Area Inspections - Extech Digital Inspections in zones 1,2, 21 & 22 Hazardous areas with IS940.1

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News - Extech i.safe MOBILE has launched the world’s first 5G smartphone for ATEX and IECEx zone 1/21. The intrinsically safe mobile device, which was also developed for use in 5G campus networks, offers companies great flexibility thanks to its wide range of possible applications, especially in the automation ...

Mobile devices in hazardous areas
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Gary Friend

Mobile devices in hazardous areas - July 2023 - Extech Safety Systems - SA Instrumentation & Control The intention of this paper is to outline the basic requirements for designing and manufacturing an IS mobile device. What are the risks and what do the standards say? This will explain why IS mobile devices are more expensive than standard rugged devices. I have selected five areas where the requir...

Inspection system for leak detection in valves in hazardous areas
Gary Friend

Inspection system for leak detection in valves in hazardous areas - October 2024 - Extech Safety Systems - SA Instrumentation & Control Leaking valves in industrial plants not only lead to loss, safety risks and possible contamination and pollution, but also result in high economic costs. Therefore, valves in hazardous areas require regular proper inspection and preventive maintenance to ensure their functionality.

World’s first 5G smartphone for ATEX and IECEx zone 1/21
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Gary Friend

World’s first 5G smartphone for ATEX and IECEx zone 1/21 - October 2024 - Extech Safety Systems - SA Instrumentation & Control i.safe MOBILE has launched the world’s first 5G smartphone for ATEX and IECEx zone 1/21. The intrinsically safe mobile device, which was also developed for use in 5G campus networks, offers companies great flexibility thanks to its wide range of possible applications, especially in the automation ...

Ensuring functionality for IS loops is hugely important and should not be confused with IS loop compatibility

FUNCTIONAL & compatible Intrinsically Safe loop approvals With all the focus on IS loop approval, it is easy to forget to check that the loop will function correctly. i.e. will the field device have sufficient power?

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How to calculate an Intrinsically Safe loop approval; including the impact of using Ex ic (Zone 2) and gas group on cable lengths. Click here for more info https://extech.co.za/how-to-calculate-an-intrinsically-safe-loop-approval-including-the-impact-of-using-ex-ic-zone-2-and-gas-group-on-cable-lengths-revised-updated-dec-2020

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