Sanding the booth is never a good idea because it will cause a lot of mess. If you have to do any sanding, go somewhere else. You should make sure that the object is ready to be sprayed before entering the room. Can you sand in a paint booth? How do you clean a paint […]
The ATEX Zones show how dangerous the atmosphere can be. It shows if the area is at risk of an explosion. What does ATEX stand for? What is an ATEX certification? Equipment that has gone through a rigorous testing regimen is given ATEX certification. According to the zone/s they are certified to be used in, […]
How do you make a homemade paint booth? Can you build a paint booth? You can use a paint booth to create clean and smooth paint jobs on your projects. If you want to build a booth in your garage, you can use a frame made from plastic, duct tape, and pipe. There is a […]
If the existing finish is relatively new and in good shape, and you just want to change the color or put something like a pearl coat over it, then sanding down the existing paint and recovering it will be fine. The rest of the car can be painted over if that is the case. Do […]
Intrinsic safety is the method of protection for control and instrumentation circuits if the nominal voltage is less than 24VDC and the current is less than 100mA. How do you know if something is intrinsically safe? Equipment that is dissipating less than 1.3 W is considered to be safe because it won’t get hotter than […]
Class I locations are those where gases and fumes are present. What is a Class 1 location NEC? Facilities that deal with flammable gases, vapors, and liquids are classified as Class 1 hazardous locations. The flammable materials are handled, processed, or used in a hazardous location, but are not usually present in concentrations high enough […]
A listing identification plate is affixed to the motor enclosure to show that the motor has been certified for explosion proof. The class, division, and group are all defined by the plate. What is a flameproof motor? The term flame-proof is used to describe a motor that is certified for compliance with international standards. The […]
How do you maintain a spray booth? Can you sand in a spray booth? Sanding the booth is never a good idea because it will cause a lot of mess. If you have to do sanding, go somewhere else. You need to make sure the object is ready to be sprayed before entering the room. […]
There are benefits to handling applications in hazardous areas with an explosion proof pump. There areubmersible pumps that can enter the liquid. What makes a pump explosion proof? An explosion proof pump is a system that protects parts of the pump that could cause an explosion. The components that need to be explosion proof are […]
Zener barriers are simple devices that limit the power, current, and voltage of connected devices in hazardous areas. If there is an overload condition, the Zener diodes will be protected by a fuse. Why is Zener barrier used? Zener barriers can be used in control and instrumentation systems to process signals. What are Zener barriers […]
