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Technical resources

Newson Gale guides, technical articles, application notes, infographics and case studies on static electricity hazards and grounding measures in explosive atmospheres. Pick the topic you need and download the documents in English or Italian.

Grounding & Bonding Handbook
handbook
G&B Handbook
Guide
guida
fondamenti
A complete guide to static grounding and bonding in hazardous areas, with the reference standards and the Newson Gale range.
IT · EN
09/23 r14
itenGuida tecnica e catalogo Newson Gale
Selection and design criteria
ta05
TA05
Technical article
articolo
fondamenti
The criteria to weigh up when designing a static control solution for Ex/HAZLOC areas.
IT · EN
11/21 r1
itenCriteri di scelta e progettazione
Criteria for selecting static grounding equipment
tech02
TECH02
Technical article
articolo
fondamenti
How to choose grounding solutions for road tankers, railcars, IBCs, drums and FIBC in line with IEC TS 60079-32-1.
EN
11/24 r1
itenTECH02 cover
Controlling the risk of electrostatic ignitions in chemical operations
tech01
TECH01
Technical article
articolo
fondamenti
The root causes of static electricity, the regulatory framework (ATEX Directive 2014/34/EU and industry guidance) and practical ways to manage it.
EN
11/24 r1
itenTECH01 cover
Static electricity as an ignition source in Ex areas
tech09
TECH09
Technical article
articolo
fondamenti
What static electricity is, how it builds up on plant equipment and why it becomes an ignition source in classified areas.
EN
02/25 r1
itenTECH09 cover
Passive vs. active ground monitoring
tech05
TECH05
Technical article
articolo
fondamenti
Why paint, rust and product residue make simple passive clamps unreliable, and what changes with an actively monitored system.
EN
02/25 r1
itenTECH05 cover
Specification of hazardous area certified equipment
tech06
TECH06
Technical article
articolo
fondamenti
The obligations of those who specify, install and inspect Ex equipment, and how to read the certification of grounding systems.
EN
01/25 r1
itenTECH06 cover
New innovation in static grounding protection
ta06
TA06
Technical article
articolo
fondamenti
New-generation grounding solutions to control fire and explosion risks caused by static ignition.
IT · EN
01/22 r4
itenInnovazione nella protezione tramite messa a terra
Static electricity in Ex areas
ig04
IG04
Infographic
infografica
fondamenti
The hazards of static build-up in industrial plants with Ex areas.
EN
05/21 r1
itenInfografica cariche statiche nei luoghi Ex
Resistance vs. impedance vs. capacitance
ta04
TA04
Technical article
articolo
autocisterne
How road tanker grounding systems based on resistance, impedance and capacitance compare.
IT · EN
03/22 r3
itenResistenza, impedenza e capacità
Static control systems for road tankers
app02
APP02
Application note
applicazione
autocisterne
Grounding and bonding requirements for road tanker loading and unloading according to the reference standards.
EN
01/25 r2
itenAPP02 cover
Grounding rail tank cars
as03
AS03
Application note
applicazione
autocisterne
Monitored grounding of rail tank cars while loading flammable products.
IT · EN
11/21 r4
itenProtezione carri cisterna
Rail tankers: static grounding protection
app06
APP06
Application note
applicazione
autocisterne
Why a rail tanker charges up during gantry loading and how to ground it with verified protection.
EN
09/24 r1
itenAPP06 cover
Static hazards on road tankers
ig06
IG06
Infographic
infografica
autocisterne
The hazards of static build-up during road tanker loading and unloading.
EN
05/21 r1
itenInfografica cariche statiche autocisterne
Explosive vapours
cs08
CS08
Case study
caso-studio
autocisterne
A static spark ignites vapours and sets a road tanker on fire: what happened and how to prevent it.
IT · EN
11/21 r3
itenCaso studio vapori esplosivi
Static ignition hazards of vacuum trucks
as07
AS07
Application note
applicazione
autospurghi
Grounding vacuum trucks and suction tankers while transferring flammable products.
IT · EN
11/21 r4
itenPericoli di innesco statico da autospurghi
Grounding of vacuum trucks
app07
APP07
Application note
applicazione
autospurghi
How charge builds up on the lance, hoses and tank during vacuum transfer, and how to prevent a discharge.
EN
09/24 r1
itenAPP07 cover
Static hazards in vacuum operations
ig05
IG05
Infographic
infografica
autospurghi
The hazards of static build-up when vacuuming hazardous materials.
EN
05/21 r1
itenInfografica operazioni di aspirazione
Vacuuming toluene
cs01
CS01
Case study
caso-studio
autospurghi
Electrostatic ignition of toluene vapours during a vacuum truck operation.
IT · EN
11/21 r4
itenCaso studio vapori di toluene
Static hazards of FIBC bag types
as04
AS04
Application note
applicazione
fibc
FIBC types (A, B, C, D) and the static hazards of each in explosive atmospheres.
IT · EN
11/21 r5
itenPericoli statici dei FIBC
Protecting Type C FIBC against static electricity
app03
APP03
Application note
applicazione
fibc
EN IEC 61340-4-4 requirements and verified grounding of Type C big bags.
EN
09/24 r1
itenAPP03 cover
Static hazards of Type C FIBC
ig03
IG03
Infographic
infografica
fibc
The hazards of static build-up on Type C FIBC.
EN
05/21 r1
itenInfografica cariche statiche FIBC
FIBC discharging operations
cs06
CS06
Case study
caso-studio
fibc
The electrostatic ignition risk when discharging big bags.
IT · EN
11/21 r6
itenCaso studio operazioni FIBC
Mitigating static ignitions in combustible dust atmospheres
tech04
TECH04
Technical article
articolo
polveri
The dust explosion pentagon and the grounding measures for plants handling combustible dusts.
EN
11/24 r1
itenTECH04 cover
Dust explosion hazards
as05
AS05
Application note
applicazione
polveri
Controlling static charge in plants that process combustible dusts.
IT · EN
11/21 r5
itenPericoli statici causati da polveri
Interconnected plant assemblies
as02
AS02
Application note
applicazione
polveri
Monitoring the grounding of several interconnected metal components in a process plant.
IT · EN
11/21 r3
itenAssiemi di impianti interconnessi
Powder processing equipment and electrostatic charge
app04
APP04
Application note
applicazione
polveri
Why the isolated metal parts of powder processing equipment need to be monitored one by one.
EN
09/24 r1
itenAPP04 cover
Dust cloud ignition
cs02
CS02
Case study
caso-studio
polveri
A dust cloud ignited by static electricity.
IT · EN
11/21 r4
itenCaso studio nubi di polvere
Isolated hose ignites
cs04
CS04
Case study
caso-studio
polveri
A spark from an isolated flexible hose ignites a combustible dust atmosphere.
IT · EN
11/21 r4
itenCaso studio tubazioni isolate
Pneumatic conveying systems
cs05
CS05
Case study
caso-studio
polveri
The electrostatic ignition risk in pneumatic powder conveying.
IT · EN
11/21 r5
itenCaso studio lavorazione polveri
Drum filling and the ignition risks of static electricity
tech03
TECH03
Technical article
articolo
fusti-contenitori
How charge is generated when filling drums with flammable liquids and how to ground them correctly.
EN
02/25 r1
itenTECH03 cover
Portable containers: drums and IBCs
app01
APP01
Application note
applicazione
fusti-contenitori
Grounding metal drums and IBCs from 205 to 1000 litres, including interlocks with pumps and mixers.
EN
09/24 r1
itenAPP01 cover
Clamping down on static
as01
AS01
Application note
applicazione
fusti-contenitori
Why the choice of grounding clamp matters: contact, certification and reliability.
IT · EN
11/21 r3
itenNon scendete a compromessi
Grounding multiple metal containers
as11
AS11
Application note
applicazione
fusti-contenitori
Simultaneous grounding and monitoring of several drums and IBCs while handling flammable liquids.
IT
06/23 r1
itenAS11 cover
Safe storage and handling of flammable liquids
cs10
CS10
Case study
caso-studio
fusti-contenitori
How a resin manufacturer grounded and monitored several containers after a HAZOP study.
IT
06/23 r1
itenCS10 cover
Drawing toluene
cs03
CS03
Case study
caso-studio
fusti-contenitori
Toluene drawn into an ungrounded bucket: how the incident happened.
IT · EN
11/21 r7
itenCaso studio aspirazione di toluene
Static hazards of isolated conductors
ig01
IG01
Infographic
infografica
fusti-contenitori
The hidden hazards of isolated conductors in explosive atmospheres.
EN
05/21 r1
itenInfografica oggetti isolati
Testing the resistance of static dissipative footwear
tech08
TECH08
Technical article
articolo
personale
Why people can carry over 30,000 V and how to check that footwear dissipates charge correctly.
EN
11/24 r1
itenTECH08 cover
Personnel footwear testing
as06
AS06
Application note
applicazione
personale
A quick check of operators' static dissipative footwear before entering Ex areas.
IT · EN
11/21 r4
itenVerifica calzature del personale
Static dissipative footwear testing
app05
APP05
Application note
applicazione
personale
A footwear tester with visual and audible indication.
EN
09/24 r1
itenAPP05 cover
Static hazards on people
ig02
IG02
Infographic
infografica
personale
The hazards of static build-up on people.
EN
05/21 r1
itenInfografica cariche statiche sulle persone
Static hazards in specialty chemicals
as09
AS09
Application note
applicazione
settori
Static grounding in fine and specialty chemical processes.
IT · EN
11/21 r5
itenPericoli statici in ambienti chimici
Static hazards in distilleries
as08
AS08
Application note
applicazione
settori
Grounding drums, casks and tankers in spirits production.
IT · EN
11/21 r2
itenPericoli statici nelle distillerie
Storage tank cleaning
cs09
CS09
Case study
caso-studio
settori
The electrostatic ignition risk when cleaning storage tanks.
IT · EN
11/21 r3
itenCaso studio serbatoi di stoccaggio
Mitigating static ignitions in hydrogen fuelling operations
tech07
TECH07
Technical article
articolo
settori
A standards-based approach to preventing static ignitions in hydrogen fuelling operations.
EN
11/24 r1
itenTECH07 cover
Hand sanitiser and incendive static discharges
tn01
TN01
Technical article
articolo
settori
Static ignition risks in the production and use of alcohol-based hand sanitisers.
IT · EN
03/21 r2
itenTN01 cover
Fundamentals and design
fondamenti
Static electricity principles, reference standards and criteria for choosing a grounding system.
Road and rail tankers
autocisterne
Loading and unloading of road tankers and rail cars carrying flammable products.
Vacuum trucks and suction
autospurghi
Grounding of vacuum trucks and suction of flammable liquids and sludges.
FIBC (big bags)
fibc
Filling and discharging Type C big bags with combustible dusts and vapours.
Powders and pneumatic conveying
polveri
Powder processing plants, pneumatic conveying and assemblies of isolated metal parts.
Drums, IBCs and containers
fusti-contenitori
Filling and transfer of drums, IBCs, buckets and portable metal containers.
Personnel and footwear
personale
Static charge on operators and testing of static dissipative footwear.
Specific industries
settori
Chemicals, distilleries, tank cleaning, hydrogen and other applications.
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