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Industrial Computer Enclosure – ATEX Protection in Explosive Atmospheres

This entry was published on October 3, 2008 by Richard N Williams

ATEX is the name commonly given to the European directives for controlling explosive atmospheres and the standards of equipment and protective systems used in them.  ATEX is now  law in all European Union countries with companies that have potentially explosive atmospheres legally obliges to ensure all equipment in ATEX zones complies with the directive. Explosive […]

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Medical Keyboards Fight Against MRSA

This entry was published on October 2, 2008 by Richard N Williams

A recent study by the University of Arizona has discovered that computer keyboards can house more germs than toilet seats with 25% carrying the deadly superbug MRSA- one of a number of hospital-acquired infections which kill 5,000 people each year in the UK alone. Microbiologists found an average of 3,300 microbes per square inch on […]

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Converting IP Ratings and NEMA codes

This entry was published on September 25, 2008 by Richard N Williams

NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) has established a range of standards for electrical equipment enclosures.  NEMA codes tend to be used by countries outside of Europe, including the USA. NEMA codes use a number to describe the level of protection afforded by electrical equipment enclosures European countries use the European Union IP Rating system from […]

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