Many industries must comply with strict safety regulations and standards (such as ATEX and IECEx) regarding the use of electronic equipment in hazardous areas. Intrinsically safe equipment helps companies meet these requirements.
There are high demands on safety in any processing or manufacturing industry where explosive gas or dust may be present. Examples of such environments are:
An intrinsically safe tool is designed to prevent sparks, high temperatures, and other ignition sources. In the case of performing shaft alignment on a pump and motor in a chemical plant, for example, intrinsically safe equipment allows for quicker and safer inspection, measurement and alignment without the need to apply for special permits. You also ensure a high level of safety and compliance with regulations.
When it comes to shaft alignment in these types of environments, Easy-Laser has a rugged system, the XT550 Ex. The measuring units have undergone rigorous testing and are EX/ATEX-approved for use in areas where explosive gas or dust particles may be present (Zone 1/21). Additionally, like most Easy-Laser systems, they are IP66 and IP 67 rated, ensuring they are water- and dustproof.
Not all parts of the plants require intrinsically safe products. You can then choose to have both Ex-classed and ”normal” alignment systems from our XT range. The advantage is that the software is the same in all of them, which minimizes the need for training on different products.
The Easy-Laser® XT550 shaft alignment system was awarded the HazardEx Award for Best Technical Innovation in 2019.
Read more about what the class designations of EX/ATEX systems mean.
