The Bond-Rite Intrinsically Safe Self-Testing Static Grounding Clamp from Newson Gale was originally launched in 2001 and is most commonly used for hazardous area static earth/grounding and bonding applications where there is a need for positive confirmation during drumming, filling, mixing and other transfer and handling operations involving solvents and/or combustible powdered materials. A pulsing green LED indicator provides the user with reassurance when a low resistance bond to earth/ground has been established even in the presence of insulating coatings, oxidisation, corrosion or excessive contact resistance, as well as continuously monitoring the condition of the bonding cable.
While retaining the original design features, the Bond-Rite Clamp has recently achieved upgraded hazardous area certification to the latest applicable sections of IEC 60079, enabling it to be used in global markets where the IECEX scheme is recognised, in addition to its existing approvals according to ATEX (European) and NEC (North American) hazardous area standards.
As part of the updated certification, the unit has now been tested and approved for a wider ambient temperature range from
-40ºC to 60ºC. This enhanced rating, coupled with its IP65 and NEMA4X ingress and environmental protection, increases the range of applications where the Bond-Rite clamp may be put into use (both indoors and outdoors), while the long life lithium battery power source means that installation is simple and cost effective, requiring no mains/line voltage power supply.
The Bond-Rite Clamp is suitable for use in all IEC/ATEX Gas and Dust Zones (0, 1, 2 and 20, 21, 22) as well as NEC Hazardous Location Classes I, II, III and Divisions 1 and 2.
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