Frequently asked questions
Your questions answered
Our specialists are proud to support SA Equip customers before, during and after an order. Find answers here or contact us for expert assistance with choosing and optimising the right SA Equip product.
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Why does SA Equip offer five product ranges?
SA Equip’s heat, light, air and power – SA FLEXIHEAT, SA LUMIN, SA CYCLONE and SA POWERNET – ranges are purpose-made for extreme environments and hazardous areas.
Our SA ENDURE range of portable Ventilation, lighting and power products are ideal for industrial use.
Yes, a rental service is available in the UK for many of our products.
Please see our rental page or contact us to discuss your bespoke rental package.
Which plug, socket and coupler types are available?
We can supply types including, but not limited to, ATX, CEAG and STAHL. Please contact us for further details.
How should SA Equip products be cleaned and repaired?
Please download the product user manual and see the information for each specific product.
For hazardous gases, vapours and mists in a workplace the following zone classifications are used…
Zone 0: A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is present continuously or for long periods or frequently.
Zone 1: A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.
Zone 2: A place in which an explosive atmosphere consisting of a mixture with air of dangerous substances in the form of gas, vapour or mist is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only.
For dusts the zone classifications are…
Zone 20: A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is present continuously, or for long periods or frequently.
Zone 21: A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is likely to occur in normal operation occasionally.
Zone 22: A place in which an explosive atmosphere in the form of a cloud of combustible dust in air is not likely to occur in normal operation but, if it does occur, will persist for a short period only.
The following system is followed to match gas and dust groups with typical hazards.
Gas groups…
IIA: Propane
IIB: Ethylene
IIC: Hydrogen/ Acetylene
II: All Gases
Dust groups…
IIIA: Combustible Flyings
IIIB: Non-conductive Dust
IIIC: Conductive Dust
The following system is followed to match Temperature Class with Maximum Surface Temperature.
Temperature class…
T1: 450°C
T2: 300°C
T3: 200°C
T4: 135°C
T5: 100°C
T6: 85°C
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