It wasn’t too long ago that hazardous zones and production zones were reasonably well separated. The areas where explosive gases, vapors, or combustible dusts were present tended to stay in their own very specific environments, and the equipment operating in those areas was specified accordingly. Today, however, that distinction is less clear.
Certification to ATEX and IECEx requirements enables IE6 technology to be deployed in hazardous areas
For use in rugged applicactions from -40 to 75 °C
Reliable switches for mission-critical operations in harsh environments
Safe, Modular, and Ready for the Field
Ethernet-APL enables fast, standardized Ethernet communication down to field level, even in hazardous areas. While the technology simplifies engineering, commissioning, and diagnostics, the real value lies in integrated solutions. With engineered, certified systems tailored to customer needs, operators benefit from reduced complexity, faster deployment, and higher system availability.
Experts have to collaborate effectively for process plants to be controlled reliably and economically. Safety, reliability, and efficiency must be guaranteed. This means operators of such plants are dependent on experienced project partners who not only supply individual products, but also have a deep understanding of the processes and requirements on-site and are able to use this knowledge to develop customized and long-term sustainable solutions.
Rated IP67 For washdown environments and IE3 energy efficiency
For proactive maintenance of air systems and detection of energy saving potentials
Compatible with EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and PROFINET protocols
Support of mission-critical operations in harsh industrial environments
The VisuNet GXP and VisuNet FLX series HMIs from Pepperl+Fuchs set new standards for safety and efficiency in hazardous industrial environments, meeting rigorous explosion protection requirements while offering sleek designs and flexible adaptability. Featuring modular designs and advanced technologies, these HMIs ensure operational excellence and compliance with industry standards, making them a smart investment for industries prioritizing safety and productivity.
Adjustable speed options for modulating and part-turn actuators
Engineered for quick and easy commissioning and reliable open/close valve position feedback
Heatable sensing element offers accurate measurements and guarantees long-term stability
The use of conventional analysis equipment in hazardous areas is complicated due to a lack of approvals. Equipment without ATEX or IECEx certification must be specially protected so that it does not act as an ignition source. At the same time, analysis equipment is essential for many processes. For example, for testing the purity of hydrogen at hydrogen refuelling stations.
Saving Energy in potentially explosive environments
With display for local data visualisation
Additional housings for extreme ambient conditions complete product range
For simplified configuration and robust performance
Up to five control elements in different enclosure versions
Series in hygienic design with IP69 degree of protection
Safety notification signals for industrial, marine and hazardous areas
Andreas Zühlcke takes over responsibilities as member of the executive board of the manufacturer for metering technology
For harsh and demanding environments in the operational temperature range of -30 °C to +70 °C
Pocket-sized thermal camera for use in hot working zones
The BEUMER Group has completely redesigned and overhauled its paletpac range of robust palletizers. The modular machines now have identical or similar components and modules and – wherever possible – are based on the same design. The total number of components has been reduced and faster deliveries are possible. If replacement parts are later needed, this will also go faster.
PCN Europe talked with Matthias Garbsch, Product Manager Safety at JUMO about the company’s JSP portfolio and the advantages for users.
Highly robust solution for valve position feedback
Decentralized emergency lighting for hazardous areas
Reduces complexity for the construction of pressurized control panels
Highest Safety Standards for the Filling Level Measurand
Digital humidity and temperature probe for harsh environmental conditions and suitable for temperatures up to 120 °C
Precise measurement and visualization for one parameter
For optimization of processes for many applications across industries
Cost-efficient switches with M12 Power
Users in process automation have the most to gain from insight through data from sensors and actuators. This is where the advanced physical layer for Ethernet, short Ethernet-APL comes in, the data highway to the field of process plants. Many questions must be answered when deploying Ethernet-APL for the first time. This article discusses topologies for Ethernet-APL that can be realized with currently available infrastructure components.
Even under normal conditions it is not simple to always have the right motor on hand to address a wide range of applications. It is all that much more difficult in large chemical companies if several thousand drives have to be kept running around the clock in harsh explosive environments. In the future, one of the largest chemical companies in the world will be depending on a team of external specialists and the comprehensive range of Simotics XP explosion-protected motors from Siemens.
New range of housings designed to withstand high temperatures and high pressure wash-downs
Modular components with EHEDG certification for use under harsh conditions
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