FPT couplings launched to comply with ATEX 94/9/EC Directive
Flender Power Transmission has launched a range of couplings that comply with the ATEX 94/9/EC standard. Flender obtained its certificate of approval in April 2002, and since then has been supplying three ATEX approved coupling types:
Neupex flexible jaw type couplings,
Arpex torsionally rigid,
all-steel couplings, and
Rupex flexible pin and buffer couplings.
As Flender's John Whitworth commented, take-up has been fast for the approved couplings in continental Europe, and he is already receiving many enquiries in the UK as companies complete their risk assessments and realise their responsibilities: 'We are already able to provide a fast response to customers needing these types of couplings as we planned well ahead for this directive.
'We foresee a considerable increase in demand, which some manufacturers may not be able to fulfil immediately, as they are leaving compliance until the very last minute.'