Level sensors are crucial components in underground mining machinery, particularly when it comes to monitoring oil levels. Proper oil management ensures the machinery operates efficiently and safely, reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Importance of Oil Level Monitoring In underground mining, machinery is subjected to harsh conditions, making regular maintenance essential. Oil plays a vital role
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We are delighted to be featured in the latest issue of Business Focus Magazine. Click on the links below to read a bit more about us and what we can offer. Issue No.129
ATEX accreditation refers to the certification that equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres comply with the essential health and safety requirements specified in the European Union’s ATEX directives. The term “ATEX” is derived from the French phrase “Appareils destinés à être utilisés en ATmosphères EXplosibles,” which translates to “Equipment intended
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Float switches serve a pivotal role in managing and monitoring liquid levels across various industries and applications, from household appliances to large-scale industrial processes. At its core, a float switch is a device designed to trigger an action based on the rise or fall of the liquid level in a tank, sump, or well. This
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Another New Range of Products from Deeter Electronics – The DZB Safety Barrier! With the recent release of a variety of sensors suitable for use in Intrinsically Safe Systems, Deeter Electronics have designed their own extensive range of Zener Barriers – The DZB Zener Safety Barrier. With over 70 variations available, including 1, 2 and
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Many people require a little guidance when designing their systems for use in a hazardous area and this is often the case when the need for a Zener Barrier in an Intrinsically Safe System is brought up. What is a Zener Barrier? A Zener Barrier is used in order to limit the voltage and current
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There are few, if any, industries that are as demanding as the chemical and petrochemical industry when it comes to liquid level measurement. Currently there are an estimated 350,000 chemicals and mixtures of chemicals that are registered for commercial production and use. And with this number of different chemicals available, with differing viscosities, densities, specific
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What is IECEx? IECEx is the International Electrotechnical Commission’s (IEC) system for Certification to Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres. It uses quality assessment specifications that are based on international standards prepared by the IEC and also facilitates the international trade of equipment and services for use in explosive atmospheres. IECEx provides
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The current global energy crisis has shown to the world the need to enhance the scale up of cheaper and cleaner sources of energy. As more parts of Africa become connected, the demand for energy services is set to grow rapidly and ensuring affordability will remain a priority. As its population grows, the demand for
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One of our international customers, based in India, contacted us recently to help design a bespoke sensor for use in one of their new product ranges. As their new product is being used in a potentially Hazardous Area, they required our sensor to carry ATEX/ IECEx Ex ‘d’ certification. This two-position F/S FP sensor is
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