Electricity + Control March 2015

HAZARDOUS AREAS + SAFETY

ROUND UP

Cable junction box – for harsh environments Renowned for their innovative electrical termination products, Pratley has developed a new cable junction box that is perfectly suited for harsh environments. Called the Ex e Enviro Junction Box, it is IP68/66 rated and is dual certified Ex e and Ex n – ‘Explosive Protected’. The Enviro Junction Box is suitable for use in hazardous gas zones 1 and 2 as well as combustible dust zones 20, 21 and 22. To assist with visual inspection, the box has red bands that allow it to be easily identified as Ex rated equipment.The Pratley Enviro Junction Box is manufactured from a tough, impact-resistant material which will not crack or corrode

during its lifetime and it may safely be installed in both domestic and industrial reticulations. It is available with either a black lid or a transparent Polycarbonate lid to simplify inspection of the electrical circuit. In hazardous locations, Pratley Kwikblok rail mounted Ex e terminals may be fitted to the junction box. For versatility and convenience the Pratley Enviro Box is supplied with two blanking plugs. It is also recommended that the junction box be fitted with Pratley’s range of Enviro Cable Glands which are suitable for both armoured and unarmoured cables. Enquiries:Tel. 011 955 2190 or email sales@pratley.co.za

Risk-based portable appliance testing Apollo’s 600 portable appliance tester marks a new era in risk-based portable appliance testing and health and safety management.With built-in risk assessment tools for any work- place hazard and a variety of testing and inspection reports, including portable appliance testing; fire detection and emergency lighting, the Apollo 600 offers an all-in-one solution to managing a risk-based approach to health and safety in any workplace. Apollo 600 follows in the footsteps of Seaward ’s long line of trusted PAT testers, offering a comprehensive suite of fast and accurate electrical safety tests to enable any workplace appliance to be tested, including 3 phase equipment and residual current devices (RCDs). Apollo 600 also enables point-to-point testing of fixed appliances as required by the 4 th edition of the IET Code of Practice for In-Service Inspection andTesting of Electrical Equip- ment. In addition to its electrical test features, the Apollo 600 has a built in electrical risk assessment tool which determines a risk-based suggested retest period, as required by the IET 4 th Edition Code of Practice for In-service Inspection andTesting. Enquiries: Justin Clarkson.TIA-Online.Tel. 010 595 1863 or email sales@tiafrica.co.za