In industrial and manufacturing facilities, operations may be involved that handle flammable gases or liquids or combustible dusts, or which use these gasses, liquids, or materials in the production process. There are many potentially hazardous environments, also known as "Ex areas'' (Explosive Areas), in a number of industries such as oil and gas refineries, chemical plants, grain handling and processing facilities, mines, and even hospitals.
When using such equipment around flammable or combustible gases or materials, the risk of fire or explosion increases. The reason for this is that the normal operation of electrical and electronic equipment often entails actions or reactions that can serve as ignition sources for flammable gases or materials. It is therefore critical that equipment used in hazardous environments be expressly designed to minimise risk, and that manufacturers of electrical, electronic, mechanical equipment and systems ensure that their products meet the enhanced requirements of applicable regulations and standards.
We are recognized experts in ATEX compliance as a leading supplier of electrical services to companies across manufacturing and industrial sectors. Companies that produce explosive, or potentially explosive, atmospheres can rely on our highly trained and experienced engineers for ATEX inspections, testing, installation, and maintenance services. Typically, this is caused by flammable gases, mists, vapours, or dust.
Work in hazardous environments demands the highest level of competence, innovation, and most importantly, safety. In the industrial sector, our ability to provide mechanical and electrical services in hazardous environments places us at the forefront of mechanical and electrical services. Utilising segregation, negative pressure environments, and dust control systems, we have extensive experience working within these environments. We have been Assessed and Certified by the NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contractors) as an approved Hazardous Area NICEIC Electrical Contractor.
Our team of Hazardous Area ATEX experts has extensive experience in the installation and maintenance of Ex rated equipment in process industries and we work primarily at client sites that are within the COMAH Regulations (Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulation 1999). Among these are clients from the heavy engineering, chemical, oil, gas, petrochemical, steel, pharmaceutical, and power generation industries.
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