One of our key USPs is our excellent complete service and our in-depth understanding of your processes. As well as providing you with outstanding, certified products, we are an active supporter and expert advisor, from analysis of your individual requirements to planning and implementation of the optimum solution through to continuous long-term maintenance.
Process analysis
Your processes should run optimally - in every respect. Our experts take a closer look at safety-relevant and profitability aspects. You are guaranteed the greatest possible flexibility in implementation. Because we have the right solution for every situation.
Implementation
You don't just get a technically perfect system from us – we also make sure that the effort required on your part is minimised. We deliver our products directly to your site and take care of the implementation. Full service is our principle.
Application
We strive all the time to optimise your process flows sustainably. This means that we attach great importance to documentation and training. We also use cutting-edge technology for evaluation. This allows us to integrate our products into your existing structures as seamlessly as possible.
Maintaining value
To ensure the functionality and safety of your system solution in the long term, we recommend an annual inspection. Our service agreement guarantees you maintenance and spare parts long after installation and commissioning.
What does “active storage” mean and how is it different from “passive storage”?
Passive storage is the storage of flammable liquids in containers that are securely sealed and that are not filled or disposed of in the store or opened for any other purposes.
Active storage is the storage of flammable liquids in non-stationary vessels that are used at their storage location as stationary removal or collection containers or opened for other purposes.
Does a safety storage cabinet need to be operated with an industrial exhaust system?
If filling or transfer is carried out on the safety storage cabinet (= active storage), operation without an industrial exhaust system is not permissible. For storage of sealed containers (passive storage), operation without an industrial exhaust system is permitted provided the following requirements for the containers to be stored are satisfied:
This must be documented in the explosion protection document, and the resulting ex-zones around the safety storage cabinet must be maintained:
For passive storage, operation with an industrial exhaust system with a minimum of 10-fold continuous air exchange per hour is therefore advisable. In this case, no ex-zones are assigned to the cabinet.
What rate of air exchange must the safety storage cabinet be operated with?
The air exchange rate is specified by the operator as part of the risk assessment for the workplace. Generally accepted values can be used as the basis for determining the rate:
For passive storage of flammable liquids, at least a 10-fold air exchange per hour is recommended to avoid the formation of an ex-zone. A higher rate of air exchange may be necessary to reduce odours.
For active storage of flammable liquids, the safety storage cabinet must be operated with an air exchange rate of at least 21 m³/h and the ventilation function must be monitored.
Flammable gases should be stored with at least a 10-fold air exchange per hour, and toxic gases with at least a 120-fold air exchange per hour.
Does a safety storage cabinet need to be connected to an earthing system?
Safety storage cabinets without industrial ventilation and safety storage cabinets for active storage must be earthed by equipotential bonding to avoid ignition hazards.