Applications

The use of Spark Arresters is mandatory in some environments and advisory in others. Many branches of industry fit them as a matter of best practice, at the insistence of insurance companies, or as a Health and Safety requirement.

Some examples include: petrochemical companies, oil, gas and fuel handling, paper and timber handling and processing, agricultural and forestry involving grain, straw or dry fire risk areas. All areas of mining above and below ground. Military and aviation based activities.

The fitting of Spark Arresters should be considered in any risk assessment programme.
Spark Arressters should be considered as part of any ATEX installation to EN 1834