Seals for ATEX environments
 To meet Atex requirements it is imperative that End
Users work in partnership with seal manufacturers, in order to conform, many
Employers need to carry out risk assessments on their sites hazardous
operations.
For many environments where the presence of dust particles contributes to an
ATEX environment the use of a conventional packed gland is no longer an
acceptable sealing solution.
To meet the ATEX requirements it is imperative that End Users work with seal
manufacturers to ensure the correct seal is specified for the environment in
which it is to be used. As the MECO seal is designed and manufactured to suit
the customer's application all the necessary considerations can be taken at the
design stage to ensure they meet with ATEX directives.
Once installed the MECO seals provide a truly effective seal, containing the
product and reducing air born dust particles significantly. Having provided an
effective sealing solution, the benefits can also be noted in other components
in close proximity, for example, prevention of bearing failure, which is
identified as a possible ignition source.
Further ATEX considerations, such as the heat generated at the seal face are
also important factors when preventing ignition. The MECO seal generates
significantly less heat than that of conventional sealing methods.
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Further Information
For further information relating to any of the above products, please contact
Tony Snowdon on 0113 252 1061 or e-mail tonys@ftltech.co.uk
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