Ancient Greeks discovered that when animal fur and amber were rubbed together, the fur could be used to attract feathers, glass dust and other lightweight objects. It wasn’t until 1600 AD, however, ...

The risk of combustible dust explosions in industrial settings, initiated by electrostatic discharges, presents a significant challenge to maintaining safety and reliability in processes involving ...

Engineered controls mitigate explosion hazards by removing or reducing sources and by applying robust design. Typical ...

Spark explosions are a significant hazard in various industrial settings, often resulting from igniting flammable gases, vapors, dust, or fibers. These explosions can lead to substantial property ...

We’ve all heard of the dangers of static electricity when dealing with electronics, and we all take the proper precautions when working with static-sensitive components — don’t we? But as much as we ...

THE Institution of the Rubber Industry organised a forum to discuss “Electrostatic Hazards in Industry” on December 9 at the James Watt Memorial Institute, Birmingham. Mr. W. E. Madge (Dunlop Rubber ...

We’ve all heard of the dangers of static electricity when dealing with electronics, and we all take the proper precautions when working with static-sensitive components — don’t we? But as much as we ...

The battery packs of over 405,000 electrostatic sprayers can pose fire and explosion risks There have already been 37 reports of incidents related to the recall Customers who may have an affected ...