Newson Gale

One end to another

STATIC When liquids or powders move through transfer hoses, there is the possibility that the hose will become electrostatically charged, raising the risk of static discharge and, under the correct conditions, an explosion. Newson Gale explains what precautions can be taken to avoid such an incident

Road tanker in incident involving equipment failure

Ex marks the spot

ATEX As global trade in hazardous area products increases, it would appear sensible that all countries operate on the same playing field when it comes to certifying hazardous area products and classifying the areas and in which they operate. So far that is not the case but, as Newson Gale’s Mike O’Brien* explains, a model for global standardisation is available

People in white lab coats examining big tank

The good earth

STATIC Protecting against static discharge during product transfer at facilities has long been well managed. Newson Gale is now extending that level of protection to off-site operations, where gantry-mounted systems are not available

Newson Gale - Truck Overview

Tell us about safety

STATIC Newson Gale has extended its range of static earthing systems with an upgraded version suitable for drums and other packagings in hazardous areas

Newson Gale Earth-Rite TELLUS II

New cable reel option for Earth-Rite Systems

Newson Gale has introduced VESM02, a new self-retracting cable reel option for its range of hazardous area static grounding systems.

Improved metering from Newson Gale

Newson Gale has introduced a new multi-function portable meter to enable engineers and technicians to test bonding and continuity in hazardous areas, in addition to other electrical data collection.

Terminals on top

PREVIEW ‘Sold Out’ – can two words say any more? Anticipation ahead of ILTA’s 31st annual international operating conference and trade show is building up to a rousing finale; can the event live up to expectations after last year’s big anniversary?

Rosemount Gauges from Emerson

Pull the plug

STATIC One of the biggest hazards during the loading and discharge of road tankers is the risk of static sparks igniting flammable vapours.

Ask an expert

STATIC Effective control of static hazards during road tanker loading and unloading does require some understanding of the mechanisms involved.

Deck the halls

PREVIEW The sixth annual StocExpo show arrives in Antwerp later this month bigger and better than ever.

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