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[[File:ATEX_Filter02.jpg|thumb|right|ATEX component]] | [[File:ATEX_Filter02.jpg|thumb|right|ATEX component]] | ||
[[File:ATEX_Filter03.jpg|thumb|right|ATEX processing system]] | [[File:ATEX_Filter03.jpg|thumb|right|ATEX processing system]] | ||
An '''ATEX Filter''' is a device that separates two or more media and complies with an explosion standard. The ATEX directive consists of two [[European Union|EU]] directives describing what equipment and work environment is allowed in an environment with an explosive atmosphere. ATEX derives its name from the French title of the 94/9/EC directive: Appareils destinés à être utilisés en ATmosphères EXplosives. | |||
==ATEX Directive== | |||
Statistics show that [[filters]] are involved in the second highest percentage of dust explosions that occur in industrial applications including pharmaceutical, chemicals, metal, food, plastics, coal and wood. | |||
Statistics show that filters are involved in the second highest percentage of dust explosions that occur in industrial applications including pharmaceutical, chemicals, metal, food, plastics, coal and wood. | |||
In July 2003, the new ATEX Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 95) was implemented Europe-wide to eliminate the possibility of explosions related to equipment used in potentially explosive gaseous or dusty environments. | In July 2003, the new ATEX Directive 94/9/EC (ATEX 95) was implemented Europe-wide to eliminate the possibility of explosions related to equipment used in potentially explosive gaseous or dusty environments. | ||
Solberg became one of the first to be certified to service those industries in need of compliance with this directive. | Solberg became one of the first to be certified to service those industries in need of compliance with this directive. | ||
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==Filter Housing== | ==Filter Housing== | ||
Filter housing parameters constructed of conductive materials- | Filter housing parameters constructed of conductive materials- | ||
Grounding terminals on housing | Grounding terminals on housing | ||
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==Testing and Documentation== | ==Testing and Documentation== | ||
Each filter assembly and filter element is individually tested for conductivity | Each filter assembly and filter element is individually tested for conductivity | ||
* A point to point resistance test is performed | |||
* Filter housings are approved at 1000 ohms or less | |||
* In process inspections and a final inspection is performed | |||
* Each filter is assigned a serial number for easy traceability documentation is recorded and is available upon request. | |||
Each filter is assigned a serial number for easy traceability | |||
==Applications and Equipment== | ==Applications and Equipment== | ||
* Ash Handling | |||
* | * Plastic Industry | ||
* Chemical Processing | |||
* | * Pneumatic Conveying Systems | ||
* Industrial Aerosol Scrubbing | |||
* | * Vacuum Metallizing | ||
* Woodworking | |||
* | * Coal Industry | ||
* Pharmaceutical Industry | |||
* | * Food Industries | ||
* [[Vacuum Pumps]] & Systems | |||
* | * Blowers - Side Channel & Roots | ||
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==Features and Specifications== | ==Features and Specifications== | ||
* ATEX certified housing construction | |||
* All housings have an electrical conductive path between grounding terminal and housing cover | |||
* All gaskets and o-rings are electrically conductive | |||
* All filter elements have been designed and constructed to be electrically conductive | |||
* Durable zinc plated carbon steel housings | |||
* Heavy duty T bolts or industrial strength v-band for easy maintenance | |||
* Positive engagement o-ring seal system | |||
* Inlet/outlet 1/4” taps for gauges | |||
* Temp (continuous):min –15°F max 220°F | |||
==Video== | ==Video== | ||
<youtube>2cDZAhrqEIo</youtube> | <youtube>2cDZAhrqEIo</youtube> | ||