ATEX-compliant safety airlamps

March 2004 Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration

With the recent launch of its new ATEX Turbolite models, Wolf Safety is the only company to date able to offer ATEX-certified compressed air safety lamps for use in hazardous areas.

Compliant for use in zones 1 and 2 hazardous areas, the new ATEX Turbolites can be utilised throughout Europe in the petrochemical, oil, marine and mining industries to provide illumination for many applications such as shot blasting, cleaning and coating of storage tanks and vessels and structural engineering activities.

With aluminium super light versions, reducing weight to approximately half that of brass air lamps, the ATEX Turbolites project an intense (250 W) halogen beam, amply illuminating any work activity. The Baylight model provides a high level of all round general illumination and the alternative floodlight model with a matt reflector offers a powerful wide-angle directional beam.

Other major improvements include a stainless steel exhaust unit incorporating a particle trap for a quieter operation, a bulb-life enhancing device, a refine regulator and maintenance free 'sealed for life' bearings. A comprehensive multilingual operating and maintenance instruction booklet with helpful exploded illustrations is supplied with all ATEX Turbolites. A full range of accessories including anti-static hose, filters, filter stands, tripods and settings and testing devices are also available.

Powered by clean dry compressed air through anti-static rubber hose, without the constraints of plugs, sockets, cables or transformers, Wolf Safety's range of airlamps, with a safety record of 75 years, have proved a safer alternative to mains and low voltage lighting in hazardous areas and confined spaces, where explosive atmospheres and dangerous wet conditions present a serious risk to the workforce.

For more information contact Denver Technical Products, 011 626 2023, denvertech@pixie.co.za, www.denvertech.co.za

Further reading:

Mini data loggers for temperature and humidity monitoring
Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
Testo’s range of four compact data loggers covers temperature and humidity monitoring for storage, refrigeration and transport applications, with USB-C or Bluetooth connectivity and capacity for up to 16 000 readings.

Read more...

---

Alternative fuels for cutting, brazing, soldering and heating
Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
Bolt and Engineering Distributors, as an authorised distributor for the Harris Products Group, is helping South African industries transition from acetylene to safer, more cost-effective alternative fuels for cutting, brazing, soldering and heating applications.

Read more...

---

Rethinking corrosion protection in process plants
Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
Remote monitoring is changing how cathodic and anodic protection systems are managed in process plants, giving operators continuous visibility of corrosion protection performance and enabling more proactive maintenance decisions.

Read more...

---

Installation safety tester
Vepac Electronics Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
A combination measuring device for testing electrical installations, offering safety tests including RCD, voltage, loop, low-resistance, earth resistance and insulation checks via a 3,5-inch TFT colour display.

Read more...

---

Bringing predictive maintenance to the next level in the pulp and paper industry
Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
ennomotive has launched an international competition seeking innovative predictive maintenance solutions for conveyor belt systems, addressing a real operational challenge faced by pulp and paper company CMPC.

Read more...

---

Linear regulated 2-channel laboratory power supply
Vepac Electronics Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
Vepac Electronics offers a dual-channel laboratory power supply built for safe, precise testing in laboratories and workshops.

Read more...

---

When oil gets old
Wearcheck Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
WearCheck explains how oxidation breaks down lubricating oils over time, and how routine oil analysis can catch the warning signs before equipment failure.

Read more...

---

SEW-EURODRIVE brings intelligent energy optimisation to Electra Mining
SEW-EURODRIVE Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
At Electra Mining Africa 2026, SEW-EURODRIVE will showcase its DriveRadar IoT platform for predictive maintenance and real-time energy optimisation, alongside plant energy surveys and an 1850 kW medium voltage motor display.

Read more...

---

Thermal imaging camera with high thermal resolution
Vepac Electronics Temperature Measurement Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
Vepac Electronics introduces a compact thermal imaging camera that helps technicians spot temperature problems before they become costly failures.

Read more...

---

What your lubricant really costs
Maintenance, Test & Measurement, Calibration
The purchase price of an industrial lubricant is only a fraction of what lubrication truly costs a business. Lubrication Engineers South Africa explains how shifting from unit price to total cost of ownership changes the equation significantly.

Read more...

---