Industrial finishing equipment manufacturer Guyson International showcased their new Euroblast® Ex range of blast systems at TCT 2018. Designed for use with potentially explosive powders and certified to the directive ATEX 2014/34/EU the systems are coded; ATEX II 2/3 D Ex h T135 °C Db/Dc.

Photo caption: Guyson's stand at TCT 2018 featuring the Euroblast® Ex 8SF ATEX blast cabinet and the Cyclone from Guyson's Automated Powder Recovery System

Particularly relevant in AM applications where the use of fine powders of materials such as Plastic, Aluminium, Titanium and Inconel, can create potentially explosive atmospheres.

Mark Viner Guyson’s Managing Director states that “As the AM market continues to evolve and encompass more and more mainstream production it is essential that appropriate legislation and risk awareness keeps pace. Guyson are leading the way in the operational Health & Safety of blast cabinets and have invested heavily in ensuring that our new range of Euroblast® Ex blast cabinets are fully compliant and certified to current ATEX legislation. Anyone choosing Guyson can rest assured that they have done the best for their operators, minimised all operational risks and purchased a product at the forefront of this technology.”

The Euroblast® Ex range features four sizes of blast cabinet, a cyclone reclamator and Guyson C600 dust collector. An optional rotating basket is available on select models.