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☔ It's only IP65 when the cover is sealed properly! 😕 And definitely not cool when H2S meets H2O. One of our Milü-X gateways was misbehaving badly in the field, and after several conversations with the customer I started to suspect there was a hardware fault. And sure enough, after opening up the Class 1 Div 1 enclosure for inspection there was about half an inch of water sloshing around! The gateways are used inside refineries and of course there's always some Hydrogen Sulfide gas lurking around the plant. H2S reacts with water to form sulfuric acid which trust me even a very dilute solution is going to wreak havoc on electronic boards! Lesson one, always check your O-Ring seals. Lesson two, grease the threads you want to make sure you have minimum 5 full thread turns for explosion proofing and to fully compress the O-Ring. And even then there are other precautions required during transport. IP65 is fine for outdoor use in heavy rain or pressure cleaning up to 15psi. But it won't hold up under full immersion (you need IP67 for occasional or IP68 for continuous). Which reminds me of another customer whose shipping container was flooded somewhere mid passage in the South China Sea and was surprised when nothing powered up correctly at the destination. So in case you were wondering why I've been quiet now you know.

Great post about the upcoming UL217 update!

🔥 Keeping It Safe with UL 94 V0 Flame-Rated Rubber: Protecting Your Projects from the Inside Out! 🔥 In a world where fire safety standards are non-negotiable, UL 94 V0 flame-rated rubber stands as one of the most rigorous and reliable choices for vertical flame resistance. Meeting Underwriters Laboratories’ (UL) most stringent standards, UL 94 V0 rubber extinguishes flames in under 10 seconds without dripping any flaming particles—unlike V1, V2, or horizontal UL 94 HB ratings. At Elasto Proxy, we source and distribute UL 94 V0 rubber that’s crafted for peak performance in the toughest conditions. Whether you need sponge rubber for flexibility and cushioning or solid rubber for impact resistance, our materials meet the high demands of industries like automotive, energy storage, and electronics. Why invest in UL 94 V0 rubber? It’s essential for applications where fire safety can’t be compromised, like EV charging stations, battery energy storage systems, and even under-the-hood automotive components. Ready-to-install UL 94 V0 gaskets and edge trim provide fire resistance along with vibration isolation, sealing, and insulation. Let’s work together to seal in safety and reliability. Reach out to Elasto Proxy for a quote or to learn more about how our UL 94-compliant materials can support your projects! #FireSafety #UL94 #FlameResistance #SafetyFirst #EngineeringSolutions #ElastoProxy #rubbergaskets #rubberseals @elastoproxy.com

Fire testing standards: BS 476 vs EN 1634 – how does testing practically differ, and why does it matter? The British Standards BS 476 series has been instrumental in UK fire #testing for decades, but BSI no longer maintains the standard. EN 1634 is increasingly being recognised as a more comprehensive and up-to-date standard for fire resistance testing. Take a look at our short guide which compares the two #standards, and the practical differences in testing requirements under each: https://lnkd.in/eJcgq6xm

↗ Anamet Europe's TECH Thursday ↙ 💡 CE Marking & Our Conduits ❓ Here's the Explanation 💡 We often get asked if our conduits and fittings are CE marked. The answer is 'NO'❗ And there's a specific technical reason for this: Our flexible conduit systems are included under the EC Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, which applies to products designed to conduct electrical current. Since our conduits and fittings are NOT intended to guide electrical currents, they are NOT required to be CE marked under this directive. However, we do take responsibility for ensuring that our conduits and fittings comply with ➡ NEN-EN-IEC 61386 (chapters 1 and 23) ⬅ This European Standard ensures that our products meet the essential safety requirements of the ⚡ Low Voltage Directive ⚡ In short, while our products are not CE marked, we can confidently state that they are CE compliant! 💪 #CEMarking #Compliance #AnametEurope #LowVoltageDirective #SafetyStandards #ConduitSystems Ralf Tigges Peter Rövekamp Eugen Busch Florian Dittrich Marin Vutuc Roland Bleisteiner Pawel Peplak Christophe Guillemort Shane Qualter Damiano Gobbetti Bikram Mandal subash sadhasivam Vivek Deshmukh Seyda Simsek Doğan Marianne Blaauw Marleen Bakker Ton van Zanten

🔥🔬 At ESL, we are committed to enhancing fire safety standards through state-of-the-art testing methodologies. Today, we spotlight the ISO 5660-1 standard, a crucial tool in our testing suite. ISO 5660-1 specifies methods for assessing the heat release rate and dynamic smoke production rate from materials exposed to controlled levels of radiant heat. We use a cone calorimeter to measure the oxygen consumption to determine the heat release, a key factor in understanding a material's contribution to fire growth. Additionally, the dynamic smoke production is quantified by measuring the attenuation of a laser beam by smoke particles, providing vital data irrespective of whether the specimen is flaming. Why does this matter? The results from these tests are fundamental in evaluating fire safety measures for building materials, influencing product development and regulatory compliance. 👨🔬👩🔬 At ESL, we don't just test; we certify. Compliant with ISO standards, we ensure that your materials meet rigorous safety requirements. Are you interested in learning more about ISO 5660-1 and how it can benefit your products? Please speak to one of our technical experts today. 📞 04-520-1800 📧 ask@ESLglobal.com 🌐 www.ESLglobal.com 📱 WhatsApp us: https://lnkd.in/dWtjJd9N #ESL, ensuring a safer and sustainable future, together - معا لضمان مستقبل أكثر أمنا واستدامة #reactiontofire #firebehaviour #firesafety #building #construction #constructionindustry #safety #priority #material #product #system

Is BS 476 fire testing and certification still valid for industrial doors and shutter? 🔥 Fire resisting industrial doors and shutters placed on the market since November 2019 must be tested to EN 1634 and be certified and UKCA/CE marked to EN 16034. After that date, manufacturers could no longer rely on BS 476 testing or certification for new doors. Fire test and certification evidence based on BS 476 testing is still perfectly valid as evidence of compliance for existing industrial doors placed on the market prior to November 2019. 📖For further information read TS 013-3: https://lnkd.in/eNRfDdTV #TechnicalTuesday #IndustrialDoors #Firetesting #Certification

Is BS 476 fire testing and certification still valid for industrial doors and shutter? 🔥 Fire resisting industrial doors and shutters placed on the market since November 2019 must be tested to EN 1634 and be certified and UKCA/CE marked to EN 16034. After that date, manufacturers could no longer rely on BS 476 testing or certification for new doors. Fire test and certification evidence based on BS 476 testing is still perfectly valid as evidence of compliance for existing industrial doors placed on the market prior to November 2019. 📖For further information read TS 013-3: https://lnkd.in/eNRfDdTV #TechnicalTuesday #IndustrialDoors #Firetesting #Certification

Do you sell, supply, or use machines? Are you compliant with all the necessary regulations? 🤔 If you're unsure, or if you're not yet fully compliant, we can help! With our extensive experience in machine development, installation, and commissioning, we’ll work closely with you to find practical solutions for machine safety and address any non-conformance with minimal business disruption. We cover machine risk assessments, PUWER compliance, and UKCA/CE marking. ✅ Don’t wait, get in touch today to ensure you're fully compliant! #HealthAndSafety #Safety #SafetyAtWork

The importance of using a laboratory for your testing As an established EMC, Safety and Environmental laboratory, we have seen many examples of products that have unfortunately caused problems when they have been placed on the market without the correct testing and certification. Alarmingly, online marketplaces are not required by law to check the safety of products sold on their sites, which may lead to incorrect claims around the product and potentially dangerous products being sold to unknowing customers.    This week, we have had first hand experience of a product that has been sold online that does not meet the Ingress Protection (IP) requirements it claims. IP testing is used to test the ability of a product to withstand infiltration from dust, foreign objects and water. Therefore, an IP rating should give the consumer the confidence that the product in question has been appropriately tested to withstand dust and/or water ingress suitable for the environment in which it will be used. This LED outdoor light is sold as being rated IP66- meaning it is dust tight and can protect against water jets. However, as seen in the photos, silicone rubber has been used to seal the gap between the glass and frame in an attempt to make the units waterproof. It is unsurprising, that this unit tripped the earth leakage circuit breaker when it rained, and 30% of units installed from this online order were reported to have failed due to water ingress. That is a worryingly high failure rate. IP testing should be carried out by an accredited laboratory, where conditions are carefully monitored and maintained to allow for an accurate rating. This includes controlling air flow, the fineness and quantity of dust, and water pressure and quantity. Cranage EMC and Safety is #UKAS accredited for the IP standard EN 60529 (Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures). Using a UKAS accredited laboratory for your IP testing gives the manufacturer assurance that our test methods and results are externally assessed as accurate and reliable. Contact our team to discuss your UKAS accredited IP testing #ukas #iptesting #productsafety www.cranage.co.uk