Industries operating in explosion-prone environments, such as mining, fertilizer production, and defence, prioritize safety and process control as key success factors. Tamtron has established itself as a trusted supplier in these demanding applications.
In this article, Juha Immonen, Sales Manager for Tamtron’s weighing and dosing systems, explains how Tamtron’s ATEX-certified, explosion-proof weighing and dosing solutions deliver exceptional safety, accuracy, and durability. These features meet both occupational safety requirements and customer needs for efficiency and ergonomics.
Tamtron’s expertise in explosive atmospheres
Tamtron has extensive experience in tailored weighing and dosing solutions required specifically for explosion-prone areas. Such environments are governed by strict regulations, such as the EU’s ATEX directives, which mandate that equipment and components are designed to meet the specific requirements of these settings. Our solutions comprehensively address challenges, for example, by taking flammable gases and vapors into account in our equipment design.
A key area of expertise lies in the handling of fine, dry materials. Our equipment ensures precise dosing, weighing, and efficient process control. Dust management is particularly critical, as airborne dust can pose an explosion risk. Our solutions minimize such risks while enhancing ergonomics and user-friendliness.
Picture: Our expert, Niko Toimela, examines a mixing tank for explosive substances.
Customized explosion-proof weighing and dosing solutions
Every Tamtron delivery begins with a thorough assessment of customer needs. Whether it’s a beneficiation process in mining or handling chemical compounds in fertilizer production, we provide solutions tailored to the unique requirements of the process. For example, when dosing powdery materials, it is essential to safely transfer raw materials into the process without excess dust or material loss. This is achieved through dust-free dosing devices and sealed structures.
Our solutions are defined by:
- Dust management: Our equipment is designed to prevent airborne dust, enhancing workplace safety and reducing explosion risks.
- ATEX certification: We rigorously comply with ATEX directives to ensure our systems are suitable for environments containing flammable gases or dust.
- Ergonomics and usability: Ease of use and safety are central to our design process.
- Durability and maintainability: Components are selected based on the physical and chemical properties of handled materials, ensuring long-lasting performance with minimal maintenance.
Practical examples of our explosion-proof weighing and dosing solutions
One example of our customer solutions involves precise dosing and mixing of dry materials into liquids, resulting in a homogeneous solution. For such projects, Tamtron provides a comprehensive range of equipment required for the preparation process, including:
- Dust-tight reception stations for raw material feeding.
- Dosing devices that ensure precise material input.
- Mixing tanks with integrated weighing systems for accurate mass-based measurements of raw materials.
These solutions enhance safety, improve production efficiency and consistency, and reduce material waste. In explosion-prone environments, we strictly adhere to safety regulations to ensure no sparks or ignition sources are generated by the equipment.
Our expert, Juha Immonen, tests a bag unloading station delivered to the defence industry.
Why choose Tamtron?
Tamtron’s strength lies in its ability to combine expertise and technology to meet the unique needs of our customers. We provide:
- Expertise in system integration: We bring together the right components and ensure their compatibility. All of these can be connected to the Tamtron automation system depending on customer needs.
- High-quality components: We use both our own devices and third-party components to guarantee the best results.
- Long-term support: Our maintenance and calibration services ensure systems remain operational for years.
Our systems are designed with safety, precision, and durability in mind, yet always customized for the specific application.
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