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An increase in the awareness of both potentially explosive gas and dust atmospheres has led to stricter safety requirements within the EX market.

The oil and gas industry has dealt with a great number of challenges since the downturn began in 2015. The industry has often been characterised as being set in its ways and fearing change.

Lower profit margins across a range of industries means more efficient operations and processes are critical to aid not only success, but survival.

We are excited to be returning to exhibit at Offshore Europe as it provides us with a great opportunity to engage with our customers face-to-face and further strengthen our position as a key supplier...

Dependable, uninterrupted and most importantly safe power distribution is fundamental in allowing companies across every industry to operate efficiently without any difficulties.

Potentially explosive working areas are defined as locations in which gases, vapors, mists and dusts combined with air can form flammable substances.

Portable Worklights/Floodlights which, in normal use, can be moved from one place to another while connected to the power supply.

Most electrical/electronic products have to achieve some, EU directives. One of the main purposes of these directives will be for safety. So a product will be tested by the manufacturer or an external...

You will agree there is always pressure to get maintenance work completed quickly and safely. Risks need assessing and reducing or removing.

Relative humidity causes many problems. It slows down work rates, stops paint and coatings from sticking or curing properly, causes delays to projects and so on. So what is it?

The SA LUMIN EX LED Tasklight is a very versatile.  It hangs, stands up, lies down, as well as being extremely comfortable and lightweight to hold.  

There is simply nothing like it...

The SA CYCLONE Portable Fan 30cm is a high power ventilation unit for use in hazardous areas. Constructed from ultra tough antistatic polymer and fitted with aluminium turbine fan blades, the fan will...

To work effectively, you often have to move air. Good air in, bad air out. The SA CYCLONE range of ATEX portable fans, anti-static ducting, couplers and adaptors allow you to make an inhospitable, dangerous...

StocExpo Europe retuns to Rotterdam for 2017 after a year in Antwerp, continuing to be perfectly placed in the ARA region - is the world's largest oil trading hub.

Do you remember SA Equip launched the excellent range which includes the Standard, Compact and UV Floodlight variants?

Are you looking to save money on your projects? It’s a question that we can probably guess the answer to and one that is prevalent in the market just now. We all know that when planning work in...

What is ATEX?
ATEX is an acronym of the French Atmospheriques Explosive. This European Directive amends and adds safety requirements for hazardous areas in the relevant national legislation...

Do you find it difficult to see through the dust created when blasting? Do you have to wait for the air to clear and then go back over sections that have been missed? Sound familiar? Would you like...

Buying equipment for use in a hazardous area requires that you know the different types of plugs and sockets available to suit your needs. The table below clarifies the different makes available and...