Components
May / June 2016
Components
New loading arm from Fort Vale
Multiple grounding system from NG |
Multiple items of equipment used in Ex /
Hazloc operations usually require an individual grounding system to monitor each item of equipment . However , Newson Gale has launched a static grounding system that can actively monitor up to eight discrete items of equipment at risk of discharging electrostatic sparks into flammable or combustible dust atmospheres . The Earth-Rite Multipoint II is ATEX / IECEx / CSA certified , and can monitor multiple items ranging from railcars to powder processing equipment . Newson Gale says it reduces total purchase and installation costs for projects where multiple items
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of equipment require static grounding protection .
It consists of a monitoring control unit that features an array of red and green LED indicators that verify when the equipment in need of static grounding protection has a resistance to a verified true earth grounding point of 10 ohms or less . In addition to the LED indicators located in the monitoring control unit , equipment operators can refer to independent remote indicator stations that can be mounted closer to the process hazard . Each indicator station provides operators with a visual ‘ Go / No Go ’ reference that informs them when the resistance in the static grounding circuit is low enough ( less than 10 ohms ) to proceed with the
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operation . As the remote indicator stations are powered by the monitoring control unit ’ s intrinsically safe circuits . power from external sources like 230 / 110v AC supplies , that would be needed for more expensive Ex ( d )/ Ex ( e ) certified indicator stations , are not required . The Earth-Rite Multipoint II ’ s power supply houses eight volt free contacts , each of which is controlled by the corresponding monitoring channel in the control unit . In addition to the grounding circuit relays , a group relay can be selected to control external equipment that requires a 0 to 10 ohm permissive condition from several monitored channels . A fault relay is also |
Gardner Denver in Tarragona
Fort Vale launched its new Safeload
Loading Arm System at this year ’ s StocExpo exhibition in Antwerp . The latest addition to its range of products for the petroleum transfer industry , the Safeload is the culmination of months of research & development and analysis of customer feedback . The company believes that it is bringing something fresh and unique to the global oil terminal market . The key component is the balance mechanism which combines familiar industry-standard features with several elements that deliver increased durability and safety . Unlike most assemblies on the market , Fort Vale says , the Safeload balance mechanism is manufactured in stainless steel as opposed to traditional cast steel with a coated finish . “ This ensures excellent corrosion resistance and inherent strength and durability ,” the company says . The base swivel assembly incorporates a 3-seal and dual needle / dual ball race bearing combination for maximum axial and radial strength and performance . The specialist PTFE primary seal is rated to 400 Bar G , so is less prone to splitting in highpressure operating conditions . The material is highly resistant to deterioration caused by product contact and affords the operator low-friction ease of movement . Secondary and tertiary seals protect the swivel mechanism from dirt ingress , ensuring a long-lasting and hard-working installation . The base swivel also features a ‘ swivelstop ’ device to prevent radial over-rotation and collision with adjacent loading arms . The stop bar is rubber-coated to ensure that there is no risk of spark generation . Balance adjustment is controlled by gas struts which are considered a safer and more reliable option than compressed springs . A limiter-bolt is incorporated as a failsafe to protect the loading arm and coupler from damage in the unlikely event of gas strut depressurisation . As a safety feature , all the loading arm swivels contain an integral earth system , unique to the Safeload design , which ensures electrical continuity and eliminates the necessity for separate earth wiring . The intermediate swivel and the coupler swivel are both of aluminium construction . A variety of spools and drop hoses will be offered and the coupler swivel has the option of a ball-end or D-style handle . The Safeload arm offers terminals ultimate installation flexibility : the balance mechanism can easily be configured to suit a top or bottom fuel supply as well as left or right orientation . Fort Vale can supply the core components or a complete assembly including spools and hoses if required . All swivel / pipework flanges have industry standard drilling patterns to be compatible with existing terminal installations . Fort Vale ’ s Safeload brand is wellrespected in the worldwide fuel terminal industry and has gained a reputation for rugged durability , security and reliability . Its API couplers remain the only such products on the market offering users a 3 year
Gardner Denver Transport Solutions has announced the opening of its new installation facility in Constanti Tarragona , Spain . The new premises are conveniently located at Avenida de Europa which is near to the Tarragona rail terminal and close to the main AP7 trunk road . A new workshop facility will provide increased customer service complementing the company ’ s long established workshops based in Madrid . Technicians are on hand to carry out the installation of Gardner Denver ’ s complete product range including the XK series of dry bulk compressors and GD150 / 175 liquid discharge compressors . The 500 sqm workshop will provide complete aftermarket service and support together with a comprehensive inventory of aftermarket parts will be available to satisfy all of our customers ’ needs . Operations director Jorge Fernandez , stated : “ Gardner Denver continues to invest in the Spanish market offering premium supply and service at a time when others in our industry are regressing and closing their operations . We believe in supporting the customers , the opening of the Tarragona facility is just another example of our desire to keep our customers highly satisfied .” www . gd-transport . com
warranty on all metal parts under standard environmental conditions . Fort Vale has also appointed Andrew Bishop to the position of sales and marketing director . Based at the company ’ s headquarters and manufacturing site in the UK , Bishop will have global oversight for customer development and support across all of Fort Vale ’ s equipment areas in the tank container , road tanker , rail car and process sectors . Bishop ’ s career spans over 30 years with roles in sales , marketing , product development and distribution and manufacturing management , both at Fort Vale ’ s main sites and also at its satellite operations . Most recently he was head of sales and marketing for Fort Vale UK . www . fortvale . com
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Wilden pumps in aluminium
Wilden is releasing aluminium versions of its 420 / 430 Advanced FIT AODD pumps . The form says the pumps feature bolted product containment , easier maintenance and more efficient operations , Wilden 420 / 430 Advanced Fit pumps have been specifically designed to be direct replacements for existing 38mm ( 1.5ins ) pump installations . The release of the aluminium version completes the Advanced Fit pump line , which is available in 38mm ( 1.5ins ) through 76mm ( 3ins ) sizes with either aluminium or stainless steel wetted path options . Providing increased performance with no re-piping necessary , Advanced Fit pumps precisely fit bolt-to-bolt and pipe-to-pipe in existing fluid handling piping systems that use pumps from
other suppliers or Wilden Original and Advanced pump models . The pumps also feature superior flow rates and easier installation , the firm claims . They have been engineered to be an easy , costeffective way to enhance and upgrade existing pump performance with superior bolted product containment . Wilden Advanced FIT pumps are available with the patent-pending Pro-Flo Shift Air Distribution System ( ADS ) which is touted as providing “ outstanding ” energy efficiency and maximum mean time between repairs ( MTBR ) or the Pro-Flo X ADS offering high operational flexibility . The 420 pumps are supplied with NPT or BSPT threaded connections , and the 430 pumps are available with ANSI or DIN flanged pipe connections . www . wildenpump . com
provided so that interlocked processes can be shut down in a fail-safe mode should the system ’ s self-monitoring function detect if the permissive resistance range of the grounding circuits rise above 10 ohms or if a fault is detected with the micro-controller ’ s software . www . newson-gale . com
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