Optimal handling combined with the highest safety levels
The presence of flammable gases, vapors, mists and dusts in production plants and warehouses carries the risk of combustion and explosion. Managers of industrial facilities in which such conditions exist have to find intralogistics solutions that not only are efficient and ergonomic, but also comprehensively protected against the risk of explosion.
Numerous STILL forklift trucks are available with explosionproof equipment compliant with EU regulations (EN 1755) and the ATEX Directive (2014/34/EU). Counterbalanced trucks, reach trucks and pallet trucks – whichever are to be used in an environment carrying the heightened risk of an explosion – can be suited with STILL EX solutions. In the effect, STILL provides internal transport vehicles suited for all kinds of industrial facilities in which the risk of explosion is high.
High explosion risk industries
Factors increasing explosion risk
Dust
Chemicals
Gases
Oil
Flammables
Chemicals, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics
In the various chemical plants, all sorts of substances are decanted, mixed and refined. STILL forklift trucks with special equipment are up for the task.
Food and beverages
The process of distillation and storage of beverages kept in wooden barrels can result in secretion of flammable vapors. Moreover, such containers limit an operator’s view during the transport with a forklift truck. Luckily, STILL vehicles can be fitted for these and other potentially dangerous conditions met in food and beverage industry thanks to ATEX equipment, cameras, warning lines and Blue Safety Light.
Logistics
Many production processes include the storage and transport of hazardous substances. Some of them are stored in-house, some in external warehouses managed by logistics service providers. STILL offers its clients numerous vehicles perfect for this job, such as: efficient electric counterbalanced trucks, reach trucks and narrow aisle trucks suitable for storage and retrieval in ATEX zones.
Oil and gas
Due to long distances to cross and harsh conditions to resist, counter- balanced forklift trucks are the most popular type of vehicles used for outdoors transport in oil and gas plants, refineries and petrochemical plants. Thanks to their robust design and ergonomics, ATEX versions of the trucks are ideally suited for these applications. They provide operators with fatigue- free working conditions and are able to transfer loads up to 8 tons.
Recycling and the military
Disposal and recycling processes are based on recurring decantation of hazardous substances, emptying of drums and transport of containers. The STILL RX series electric forklifts with ATEX certified attachments ensure safe and ergonomic operation in these areas. Barrel clamps and explosionproof trolleys provide both effective and safe disposal of contents of barrels and removal of ammunition.
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STILL Ex-proof solutions
Providing comprehensive protection compliant with EU regulations and ATEX directive
Efficient, individualized forklifts for ATEX zones
STILL Ex, explosionproof STILL forklift trucks, combine efficiency and safety in the potentially explosive areas. The vehicles are prepared in such a way that no sparks appear and no surfaces become hot. The electrical components can be securely encapsulated, forks can be protected from mechanical sparks with a brass coating and elements with electrostatic charge can be replaced.
STILL equips the EX vehicles accordingly to the clients’ needs and the level of the risk of an explosion. The changes made neither affect the user experience nor decrease the effectiveness of the trucks. The STILL Ex vehicles provide protection against explosion along with visibility, ergonomics, user-friendliness and efficiency at the top level for which STILL is known.
Complete explosion protection from a single source
Clients should be able to get all products and services from a single source – especially in the specialized area of the explosion protection. STILL provides complete explosion protection solutions and is able to satisfy all clients requirements in this regard. Trained service technicians having access to worldwide supply of STILL Original Parts ensure that trucks are ready for operation at all times.
Serially produced forklifts with EX protection added
The explosionproof forklift trucks from STILL utilize the combined advantages of the top-notch vehicles and tailored explosion protection measures. Both electrical components and mechanical parts are protected against ignition, spark formation, electrostatic charges and excessing the maximum temperature limit - even when the truck is fully loaded.
Innovative technologies in service of explosion protection
Close collaboration between the company’s departments and its partners guarantee that innovative assistance systems, safety features and special equipment – including solutions for use in ATEX areas – are available in the shortest time possible. The clients can choose from the broad range of equipment, features and systems.
The RX 60 with explosion protection
Integrated explosion protection guarantees the familiar touch-and-feel of STILL industrial trucks.
The FMX with explosion protection
Optimum maneuverability - combined with maximum safety: the FMX from STILL with explosion protection.
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