Article: Fireproof electric actuators: AUMA has expanded its range of explosion-proof valve actuators to include built-in fire resistance up to 1100[degrees]C.(Europe and Achema 2006 Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)

As a leading manufacture with four decades of experience in actuator design, AUMA (Hall 8.0 S41-45) successfully upgraded its multi-turn and part-turn actuators to meet the new ATEX Directives (94/9/EC) in 2001. Building on this expertise, AUMA has now expanded its portfolio of explosion-proof products through the use of K-Mass fireproofing from Thermal Designs, Inc. This moulded intumescent material has outstanding fireproofing properties yet does not affect the actuator's normal operation.

Designed to allow actuator service or maintenance without removal, K-Mass has passed the UL 1709 high heat flux fireproofing test, ensuring that the actuator can survive ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!