Non-Sparking Tools
Inpratex Non-Sparking Tools are the best alternative for non-sparking application purposes in potentially explosive environements (ATEX). Inpratex offers ergonomic and nice designed Non-Sparking Tools.
All Non-Sparking Tools are forged after casting to achieve the best quality in the market, both in mechanical properties and attractive finishing
Inpratex also propose Non-Sparking Tools that may be 100% safe to be employed in acetylene enviroments. If that is your situation, please contact us to be informed about the availability.
RANGE OF NON-SPARKING TOOLS
Inpratex propose a wide range of high quality Non-Sparking and Non-Magnetic Tools, specially designed to work in hazardous and explosive environments. Non-Sparking Tools suitable for oil platforms, petrochemical plants, refineries, natural gas facilities, ammunition dumps, varnish factories, sugar mills, barns, mining and other industries where Non-Sparking Safety Tools are required.
INPRATEX NON-SPARKING TOOLS
Non-Sparking Tools made of Copper-Berylium alloy can be used in all groups (I, IIA, IIB, IIC) in a safe way, always respecting the maximun surface temperature allowed, with the only exception of acetylene, with which copper might react and create highly explosive acetylite gases.
Non-Sparking Tools made of Aluminium-Bronze alloy can be used in a safe way, always respecting the maximum surface temperature allowed, except for the IIC group (Hydrogen, gas of water, acetylene, bisulphide of carbon, Ethyl nitrate).
COPPER-BERYLIUM
Non ferrous substance in the composition makes it safer when non-magnetic applications are required.
ALUMINIUM-BRONZE
Mínima presencia de hierro, que hace que las herramientas no sean 100% no magnéticas. Apropiadas para aplicaciones de bajo magnetismo no críticas.
The choice of the most appropriate Non-Sparking Tool depends on two different concepts: MAGNETISM and DURABILITY
MAGNETISMO
COBRE-BERILIO
La ausencia férrea en la composición hace que sea más seguro su empleo cuando se requieren aplicaciones no magnéticas
ALUMINIO-BRONCE
Mínima presencia de hierro, que hace que las herramientas no sean 100% no magnéticas. Apropiadas para aplicaciones de bajo magnetismo no críticas.
DURABILIDAD
COBRE-BERILIO
Durabilidad muy grande debido a su gran dureza y a su resistencia a la tracción.
ALUMINIO-BRONCE
No tanta como la aleación Cobre-Berilio
Items with copper composition higher than 65% should not be used in acetylene environments. Both Aluminium-Bronze and Copper-Berylium alloys do have copper compositions higher than 65%.
The reason is not that Copper-Berylium can create a spark with enough energy to create the ignition of acetylene, but that copper reacts with acetylene creating highly explosive acetylides.
For this reason, Copper-Berylium or Aluminium-Bronze alloys should not be used in acetylene environments.
Inpratex offers a range of Non-Sparking Tools 100% safe for use in acetylene environments.
Non-Sparking Tools cannot reach the hardness of conventiona tools. For this reason, the use of Non-Sparking Tools has to be carried out with special care, avoiding overstraining, heating, etc.
To avoid damage being caused to both tool and fastener, it is necessary to always ensure that the correctly sized spanner/wrench/screwdriver is selected. Due to the reduced strength and wear resistance of Non-Sparking alloys selecting the correctly sized tools becomes essential to avoid premature wear and early deterioration of the tool.
Non-Sparking Tools must not be the only preventive measure in areas which the items are designed for. Other items, clothes or present material must also be adecuate for non-sparking purposes.
NON-SPARKING
Appropiate for potentially explosive environments (ATEX).
NON-MAGNETIC SAFETY
Essential for equipment requiring complete non-magnetic safety.
CORROSION RESISTANT
Specially well suited for applications in corrosive environments like encountered in marine works or-fire-fighting applications.