ATEX-compliant diaphragm pumps by Versa-Matic offer users safe, spark-free operation

York Fluid Controls carries ATEX-compliant diaphragm pumps by Versa-Matic.

Versa-Matic is known for its wide inventory of pump products, including air-operated diaphragm pumps. Another important Versa-Matic pump solution, available in Canada via York Fluid Controls, is a line of ATEX-compliant diaphragm pumps, recommended for use in such applications as chemical transfer, mine dewatering, food processing, metal finishing, and ship cleaning.

A key benefit of Versa-Matic’s ATEX-compliant pumps is their superior safety. The manufacturer deems them perfectly suitable for use in potentially explosive work environments.

Meeting high European safety standards

These fully groundable pumps meet the strict “Atmosphères Explosibles” standard established by the European Union, which means that they are usable under hazardous work conditions. Flammable gases, vapours, mist, and dust are potentially explosive when oxygen is present and ignited, even with particles as small as 0.3 millimetres. ATEX-compliant pumps are designed to prevent such explosions. They have no isolated metallic hardware components, but are made of electrically conductive materials like aluminum, polypropylene, and stainless steel. They dissipate electrostatic charges in continuous current paths through the pumps to natural ground, resulting in safe, spark-free operation.

To denote ATEX compliance, these diaphragm pumps include the “Ex” symbol, which marks official classification as a safe pump. Some of the requirements for meeting the standard include accompanying the pumps with instructions, analyzing hazards from different ignition sources, precise selection of conductive materials, and filing a Declaration of Conformity. Versa-Matic fulfills all of its proper duties to ensure safe pumps.

Versa-Matic manufactures ATEX-compliant pumps with a broad material range: both metallic and non-metallic conductive materials are available, as are multiple pump configurations, including leak-free bolted and clamp designs. Sizes range from ¼ of an inch to three inches; maximum flow ranges from 15 to 1,033 litres per minute.

For the safest pump products for hazardous environments, rely on ATEX-compliant diaphragm pumps by Versa-Matic.

About the companies

Versa-Matic has grown into a globally recognized pump brand over the past three decades. The company is based in Mansfield, OH.

Based in Brampton, Ont., York Fluid Controls has distributed many industrial products, particularly pumps, valves, mixers and tanks, since 1960.

For more information, contact York Fluid Controls.

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