TECHNOLOGY IN ACTION
NexSys ATEX batteries bring advantages of Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology to materials handling vehicles operating in hazardous areas
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Thorite introduces NEW Technical Solutions Team
Through a combination of excellent customer service and support, together with technical ability and applications expertise, Thorite prides themselves on creating more added value for their customers. However, the continuing challenge is to ensure that these key strengths are invested in and built upon. Alan Donkersley, Thorite’s Sales Director explains “Thorite has always been regarded as
NexSys ATEX batteries, available from EnerSys, allow materials handling vehicles to work
safely in hazardous areas where there is an explosion risk. They conform to ATEX standards, which are compulsory and a legal requirement in Europe and NexSys batteries are also available world-wide certified in compliance with IECx standards. The new batteries, available in nearly all DIN sizes and capacities, offer significant advantages over both Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) gel and flooded lead-acid solutions. These advantages result from the Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) technology used in the batteries' construction. Accordingly, they offer outstanding Amp-hour (Ah) capacity.
NexSys ATEX batteries require much lower maintenance than flooded types, with no need for topping-up. Critically for hazardous environments, the batteries' electrolytes are non-spillable, as they are absorbed into the Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) separator material. They also recharge faster than gel and flooded batteries, with opportunity charging being possible. This increases productivity and reduces costs. Additionally, service life is longer than for gel batteries.
The battery products and process fulfil ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU, with the production
process being externally audited at regular intervals to ATEX standards. The batteries are designed for use in ATEX Zones 1 and 2 (Gases) as well as 21 and 22 (Gas and Dust and Mining).
Each battery is engineered to specific customer requirements. These include specially
designed trays and lids for Zone 1 and increased protection and testing for zone 21 and 22 batteries. While Zone 2 product does differ from standard batteries, lids are typically not fitted, as cover protection is usually provided by the equipment/application. Additionally, ATEX-certified plugs can be supplied and installed on request.
The batteries can be used over a temperature range of 0°C to 40°C, in low and normal duty applications working six days a week. Up to eight hours or more utilisation may be achieved, with a depth of discharge (DoD) to 80 per cent of C5, if recharge times are met. Cycle life can be improved by reducing DoD.
The batteries can be charged using NexSys or NexSys+, efficient modular high-frequency
chargers. Charging time from 20 per cent state of charge to full charge is typically 6.25 hours or faster.
EnerSys +39 344 1842105
www.enersys.com
technical experts in pneumatics, compressed air, fluid handling, and process control because our people, either through our Sales & Service Centres or through our field sales team visiting customers, are trained to a very high level and have many years of experience. This is why…… we’re different.” Alan continues “Being technically competent is a vital component for our future growth.
Customers are increasingly looking beyond product price to find complete solutions which improve their productivity and reduce their overall costs.”
Thorite
www.thorite.co.uk
Variable Height Welding Benches
Tecmach variable height welding benches are built to meet the needs of precision fabricators who require robust high quality equipment for their efficient manufacturing operation. Operative can change the height of the table to give best access for each part of the welding operation, this assists in maintaining work quality and improve operator health and safety. Being able to close the table to a low height allows safer transfer of the product at beginning and end of operations. Features as standard 10 mm unpainted platform, earth bonding points, flexible conduit over
cable and hoses to protect from welding and grinding sparks, platform safety ledge and hose break valves, hand pendant control. Tecmach can tailor the lift size to the customer requirements Tecmach variable height welding benches are based on their proven scissor lift range which
are built of quality components for industrial usage. The tables are built to EN 1570, machinery directive and are CE marked.
Tecmach 02392 525603
www.tecmach.co.uk
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