Supplying hazardous area static control solutions for over 30 years
Chemical & PetrochemicalPharmaceutical & BiomedicalPaints & CoatingsFood & Beverage
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GaleNewson
Leading the way in hazardous area static control
®
“Our dedication and commitment to customers ensures that no matter how big or small
the hazard, when they choose Newson Gale they know their people and assets are
protected from the risk of a static caused fire or explosion.
Static electricity continues to be one of the process industry's most significant sources of
igniting flammable and explosive vapour, gas and dust atmospheres. Everyday, in Europe
and North America, there is an average of at least one fire or explosion that can be
attributed to electrostatic incendive spark discharges within flammable or combustible
atmospheres. There are many more incidents that go unreported.
To eliminate the threat posed by static electricity, modern and reliable grounding and
bonding solutions are the most secure and cost effective way of ensuring people, plant
and product are adequately protected.
This brief overview will provide customers with a background to Newson Gale’s range of
products and services demonstrating how we can help hazardous area operators
proactively manage the risks of static electricity”.
Pfizer, Ireland
Declan KieltySenior Manager, Health & Safety
The "Earthing & Bonding Applications –
Controlling Static Electricity in
Hazardous Areas" document by
Newson Gale, is a very good, easy to
read document. It provides practical
advice and has great illustrations. It
contains a lot of good background
information and references various
regulations throughout. The fact it
includes comparisons between
European (Cenelec), American (NEC)
and International (IEC) Hazardous Area
Classification and is available in many
languages makes it an excellent
reference document.
Specialised Chemicals, UK
Andrew Gilmour B.Eng (Hons)Production Director
When it became necessary to
incorporate powders into one of our
production processes we were
immediately concerned about the
additional safety measures that would
need to be employed to mitigate the
risks posed by any static electricity
generated. One call to Newson Gale
was all it took to ensure that these risks
were identified and controlled. They
suggested the use of self-testing static
grounding clamps in the majority of
situations and fixed earth cables in
others. All the equipment provided is
exceptionally hard-wearing and easy to
use. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Newson Gale to anyone seeking
guidance and assistance in controlling
the risks associated with static
electricity.
DSM Nutritional Products, NJ, USA
Todd Tereska
CSP, CHMM, Sr. Safety & Industrial
Hygiene Compliance Advisor
Newson Gale is truly a professional
organisation in helping us mitigate
static ignition potentials at our site and
providing cost-sensitive solutions. I
would highly recommend Newson Gale
in this regard. Keep up the good work!
Brenntag North America , PA, USA
David GarnerVice-President, Operations
In 2006, we decided that we needed a
full review of more than fifty Brenntag
North American facilities across the
United States and Canada to ensure
that we had proper static grounding
equipment in place and were using the
proper procedures to minimize a static
discharge during flammable liquid
transfers. I appreciate Newson Gale's
support in helping us develop
equipment needs, proper handling
procedures and implement employee
training to enable us to have safer
facilities for our employees and the
communities in which they serve.
Carbis Inc, South Carolina, USA
Pete SingletonVP of Sales
When Carbis Inc. began its search to
find the best company we could partner
with for our ground monitoring needs,
Newson Gale stood out over all the
rest. With their extensive knowledge,
quick deliveries and easy to work with
sales and support staff along with our
company’s demand for best in class,
the choice was easy.
Univar Solvents, UK
John ButcherSHEQ Manager
Univar Solvents originally started using
Newson Gale products following a
recommendation from BP Chemicals at
Hull. Since then we have been pleased
with the performance of the products
and with the technical support for them.
The ongoing technical development of
the products provides confidence that
Newson Gale is keeping up with
changes in (static control) Regulation.
Controlling static electricity is critical
when dealing with flammable liquids.
I suggest Newson Gale to our
customers when they identify a need to
upgrade their earthing facilities.
Orlen Gaz, Poland
Marta MarchkrowskaManager of Technical Department
Orlen use Newson Gale's static
grounding systems for grounding
conductive plant items and road
tankers in order to minimize the risk of
electrostatic ignitions.
As one of Central Europe's largest
refiners of crude oil, protection of our
company assets and employees is
taken seriously.
Newson Gale's grounding equipment
has proven to be reliable in operation
and demonstrates compliance with the
relevant safety standards for static
control.
We are impressed with the service,
advice and technical support received
from Newson Gale and their local
representative TESSA.
Customer Testimonials
www.newson-gale.com
Ernest Kochmann Chairman
Graham TyersCEO
www.newson-gale.com 21
For over 30 years, Newson Gale has been leading the
way in hazardous area static control, serving industries
where processes generating static electricity have the
potential to ignite flammable or combustible atmospheres.ISO 9001 : 2008
GaleNewson
Leading the way in hazardous area static control
®
ATEX
F M
APPROVED
IECExSIL 2N
ProdutoCertificado
IEC 60079
“Our dedication and commitment to customers ensures that no matter how big or small
the hazard, when they choose Newson Gale they know their people and assets are
protected from the risk of a static caused fire or explosion.
Static electricity continues to be one of the process industry's most significant sources of
igniting flammable and explosive vapour, gas and dust atmospheres. Everyday, in Europe
and North America, there is an average of at least one fire or explosion that can be
attributed to electrostatic incendive spark discharges within flammable or combustible
atmospheres. There are many more incidents that go unreported.
To eliminate the threat posed by static electricity, modern and reliable grounding and
bonding solutions are the most secure and cost effective way of ensuring people, plant
and product are adequately protected.
This brief overview will provide customers with a background to Newson Gale’s range of
products and services demonstrating how we can help hazardous area operators
proactively manage the risks of static electricity”.
Pfizer, Ireland
Declan KieltySenior Manager, Health & Safety
The "Earthing & Bonding Applications –
Controlling Static Electricity in
Hazardous Areas" document by
Newson Gale, is a very good, easy to
read document. It provides practical
advice and has great illustrations. It
contains a lot of good background
information and references various
regulations throughout. The fact it
includes comparisons between
European (Cenelec), American (NEC)
and International (IEC) Hazardous Area
Classification and is available in many
languages makes it an excellent
reference document.
Specialised Chemicals, UK
Andrew Gilmour B.Eng (Hons)Production Director
When it became necessary to
incorporate powders into one of our
production processes we were
immediately concerned about the
additional safety measures that would
need to be employed to mitigate the
risks posed by any static electricity
generated. One call to Newson Gale
was all it took to ensure that these risks
were identified and controlled. They
suggested the use of self-testing static
grounding clamps in the majority of
situations and fixed earth cables in
others. All the equipment provided is
exceptionally hard-wearing and easy to
use. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend
Newson Gale to anyone seeking
guidance and assistance in controlling
the risks associated with static
electricity.
DSM Nutritional Products, NJ, USA
Todd Tereska
CSP, CHMM, Sr. Safety & Industrial
Hygiene Compliance Advisor
Newson Gale is truly a professional
organisation in helping us mitigate
static ignition potentials at our site and
providing cost-sensitive solutions. I
would highly recommend Newson Gale
in this regard. Keep up the good work!
Brenntag North America , PA, USA
David GarnerVice-President, Operations
In 2006, we decided that we needed a
full review of more than fifty Brenntag
North American facilities across the
United States and Canada to ensure
that we had proper static grounding
equipment in place and were using the
proper procedures to minimize a static
discharge during flammable liquid
transfers. I appreciate Newson Gale's
support in helping us develop
equipment needs, proper handling
procedures and implement employee
training to enable us to have safer
facilities for our employees and the
communities in which they serve.
Carbis Inc, South Carolina, USA
Pete SingletonVP of Sales
When Carbis Inc. began its search to
find the best company we could partner
with for our ground monitoring needs,
Newson Gale stood out over all the
rest. With their extensive knowledge,
quick deliveries and easy to work with
sales and support staff along with our
company’s demand for best in class,
the choice was easy.
Univar Solvents, UK
John ButcherSHEQ Manager
Univar Solvents originally started using
Newson Gale products following a
recommendation from BP Chemicals at
Hull. Since then we have been pleased
with the performance of the products
and with the technical support for them.
The ongoing technical development of
the products provides confidence that
Newson Gale is keeping up with
changes in (static control) Regulation.
Controlling static electricity is critical
when dealing with flammable liquids.
I suggest Newson Gale to our
customers when they identify a need to
upgrade their earthing facilities.
Orlen Gaz, Poland
Marta MarchkrowskaManager of Technical Department
Orlen use Newson Gale's static
grounding systems for grounding
conductive plant items and road
tankers in order to minimize the risk of
electrostatic ignitions.
As one of Central Europe's largest
refiners of crude oil, protection of our
company assets and employees is
taken seriously.
Newson Gale's grounding equipment
has proven to be reliable in operation
and demonstrates compliance with the
relevant safety standards for static
control.
We are impressed with the service,
advice and technical support received
from Newson Gale and their local
representative TESSA.
Customer Testimonials
www.newson-gale.com
Ernest Kochmann Chairman
Graham TyersCEO
www.newson-gale.com 21
For over 30 years, Newson Gale has been leading the
way in hazardous area static control, serving industries
where processes generating static electricity have the
potential to ignite flammable or combustible atmospheres.ISO 9001 : 2008
GaleNewson
Leading the way in hazardous area static control
®
ATEX
F M
APPROVED
IECExSIL 2N
ProdutoCertificado
IEC 60079
Uncontrolled discharges of static electricity have the
potential to ignite flammable and combustible atmospheres
across a spectrum of industry sectors. This threat may go
unnoticed until the ideal conditions are in place for the
uncontrolled release of an incendive spark discharge.
Industries We Serve
From the identification of the right product solution to training on static hazards Newson Gale provides the most comprehensive product and service package in hazardous area static control.
Total Solutions Provider
Solution / Product Proposal
Our experienced product applications and engineering
solutions team will help customers identify the right
product solution that fits with the scale of the hazard, the operating environment and
equipment user requirements TechnicalSupport
The safe installation and operation of static control equipment is
important to us and our engineers are ready to respond to any queries related to the safe installation and operation of purchased equipment
On-TimeDelivery
Newson Gale has Tier 1 supplier status with many customers and regularly receives high marks for
consistent on time delivery ensuring product is delivered
on time, every timeCommissioning& Equipment
ServicingProviding customers with a
guarantee that equipment will be installed to local and international
hazardous area standards and maintained in good working order
enhancing the lifetime of purchased equipment
Static Hazards Training
Courses educate plant operators and health & safety
personnel on static hazards and best practice procedures
enabling operators to take responsibility for their own
safety against static caused fires and explosions
Static Audit Checklist
Assists hazardous area operators in determining if a full static audit
needs to be carried out by Process Safety Consultants to
ensure compliance with legal and insurance requirements
Chemical &
Petrochemical
The chemical and
petrochemical sector relies
on the efficient
transportation, handling
and processing of many
hazardous and highly
flammable chemical
products. Supply chain
activities like the transfer of
chemicals to and from road
tankers and railcars; filling,
mixing and blending in
drums or IBCs and minor
operations like dispensing
solvents from safety cans
generate hazardous levels
of static electricity. The
most effective way of
eliminating the risk of static
caused fires and
explosions is to use
modern fit for purpose
static control equipment.
Pharmaceutical
The pharmaceutical
industry has a long history
of worker safety and fire
prevention and has made
significant strides in
eliminating the hazards of
static electricity within
dangerous process
environments. Milling and
grinding operations, dust
collection, container filling
and general movement of
combustible powders and
solvents are significant
sources of static electricity.
After mechanical spark
ignitions, uncontrolled
discharges of static
electricity are the highest
reported source of ignition
in combustible dust cloud
explosions.
Paints & Coatings
Solvents and combustible
organic powders are
heavily utilised constituents
of decorative and protective
paints and coatings.
Although more stringent
VOC targets are in place,
the use of solvents is still
important in aerospace,
marine, electronics and
general industrial protective
coatings applications. The
milling, grinding and
extraction of organic
powders and the mixing
and blending of solvents
can generate hazardous
levels of static electricity
and this risk must be
managed effectively
through the application of
fit for purpose grounding
and bonding static
control equipment.
Food & Beverage
The handling and storage
of combustible organic
ingredients like flour, sugar
and flammable products
like ethanol, generate
dangerously high levels of
static electricity. According
to a report published by the
IChemE, 36% of industrial
fires occur in bakeries. As
more attention is paid to
potential dust cloud
explosion hazards and
flammable hazards by
government regulators,
(ATEX & OSHA) the food
and beverage industry is
increasingly turning its
attention to managing the
risks associated with
static electricity in
potentially flammable and
explosive atmospheres.
www.newson-gale.com www.newson-gale.com
Potentially Flammable & Explosive Atmospheres
43
GaleNewson
Leading the way in hazardous area static control
®
Uncontrolled discharges of static electricity have the
potential to ignite flammable and combustible atmospheres
across a spectrum of industry sectors. This threat may go
unnoticed until the ideal conditions are in place for the
uncontrolled release of an incendive spark discharge.
Industries We Serve
From the identification of the right product solution to training on static hazards Newson Gale provides the most comprehensive product and service package in hazardous area static control.
Total Solutions Provider
Solution / Product Proposal
Our experienced product applications and engineering
solutions team will help customers identify the right
product solution that fits with the scale of the hazard, the operating environment and
equipment user requirements TechnicalSupport
The safe installation and operation of static control equipment is
important to us and our engineers are ready to respond to any queries related to the safe installation and operation of purchased equipment
On-TimeDelivery
Newson Gale has Tier 1 supplier status with many customers and regularly receives high marks for
consistent on time delivery ensuring product is delivered
on time, every timeCommissioning& Equipment
ServicingProviding customers with a
guarantee that equipment will be installed to local and international
hazardous area standards and maintained in good working order
enhancing the lifetime of purchased equipment
Static Hazards Training
Courses educate plant operators and health & safety
personnel on static hazards and best practice procedures
enabling operators to take responsibility for their own
safety against static caused fires and explosions
Static Audit Checklist
Assists hazardous area operators in determining if a full static audit
needs to be carried out by Process Safety Consultants to
ensure compliance with legal and insurance requirements
Chemical &
Petrochemical
The chemical and
petrochemical sector relies
on the efficient
transportation, handling
and processing of many
hazardous and highly
flammable chemical
products. Supply chain
activities like the transfer of
chemicals to and from road
tankers and railcars; filling,
mixing and blending in
drums or IBCs and minor
operations like dispensing
solvents from safety cans
generate hazardous levels
of static electricity. The
most effective way of
eliminating the risk of static
caused fires and
explosions is to use
modern fit for purpose
static control equipment.
Pharmaceutical
The pharmaceutical
industry has a long history
of worker safety and fire
prevention and has made
significant strides in
eliminating the hazards of
static electricity within
dangerous process
environments. Milling and
grinding operations, dust
collection, container filling
and general movement of
combustible powders and
solvents are significant
sources of static electricity.
After mechanical spark
ignitions, uncontrolled
discharges of static
electricity are the highest
reported source of ignition
in combustible dust cloud
explosions.
Paints & Coatings
Solvents and combustible
organic powders are
heavily utilised constituents
of decorative and protective
paints and coatings.
Although more stringent
VOC targets are in place,
the use of solvents is still
important in aerospace,
marine, electronics and
general industrial protective
coatings applications. The
milling, grinding and
extraction of organic
powders and the mixing
and blending of solvents
can generate hazardous
levels of static electricity
and this risk must be
managed effectively
through the application of
fit for purpose grounding
and bonding static
control equipment.
Food & Beverage
The handling and storage
of combustible organic
ingredients like flour, sugar
and flammable products
like ethanol, generate
dangerously high levels of
static electricity. According
to a report published by the
IChemE, 36% of industrial
fires occur in bakeries. As
more attention is paid to
potential dust cloud
explosion hazards and
flammable hazards by
government regulators,
(ATEX & OSHA) the food
and beverage industry is
increasingly turning its
attention to managing the
risks associated with
static electricity in
potentially flammable and
explosive atmospheres.
www.newson-gale.com www.newson-gale.com
Potentially Flammable & Explosive Atmospheres
43
GaleNewson
Leading the way in hazardous area static control
®
Innovationthat works
Newson Gale's continuous investment in researching and developing solutions to a diverse range of industrial static hazards has resulted in a number of industry firsts in hazardous area safety.
ProductSolutions
Newson Gale's range of static grounding and bonding solutions is divided into three flexible product categories,
® ®Earth-Rite , Bond-Rite and Cen-Stat™ providing customers with options to suit the application processand level of security appropriate to the hazard.
User BenefitsFeaturesIf the system detects that a positive static dissipative condition has been compromised the outputs can control electromechanical equipment to prevent static build up or alert personnel with annunciators or hazard strobe lights.
System Control
Outputs
Bond ®-Rite
Provides operators with visual indication of a positive static dissipative ground connection.
Visual Verification of a positive ground
connection
Ensures the static dissipative circuit is continuously monitored throughout the application process.
Continuous Ground Loop
Monitoring
Cen-Stat™
Provides low resistance electrical connection using tungsten carbide tips to penetrate hardened deposits, coatings, rust and dirt.
ATEX / FM Approved Grounding Clamps
®Hytrel hi-visibility static dissipative protective coatings providing high mechanical durability and chemical resistance.
®Hytrel Coated Cable & Reels
Earth ®-Rite
www.newson-gale.com5 6
A core element of Newson Gale’s product development strategy is to incorporate the guidelines and recommendations of industry Best Practice into product solutions. This ensures
customers who purchase and use Newson Gale static control equipment can demonstrate recommended international Best Practice in controlling the hazards of static electricity.
These internationally recognised standards are written and reviewed by leading experts in hazardous process safety providing clear guidelines on how to eliminate the hazards of static electricity and describing the parameters for monitoring static dissipative circuits in a range of process applications.
Tri Technology-Mode
Tri-Mode is used in the
Earth -Rite RTR and
Earth -Rite MGV system
for protecting road tankers
from static ignitions during
product transfer operations.
Tri-Mode determines if the
right static control conditions
are in place before operations
commence.
Mode 1 | The system recognises when it is
connected to a road tanker.
Mode 2 | The system verifies when it is connected to a
static grounding point with a low resistance connection
to earth.
Mode 3 | Monitors the integrity of the tanker / ground
connections during the transfer process.
Best Practice Compliance
Cenelec CLC/TR 50404: Electrostatics.
Code of practice for the avoidance of
hazards due to static electricity (2003).
NFPA 77: Recommended Practice on
Static Electricity (2007).
API RP 2003: Protection Against Ignitions
Arising Out Of Static, Lightning, and Stray
Currents (2008).
API RP 2219: Safe Operation of Vacuum
Trucks in Petroleum Service (2005).
Bond-Rite provides
operators with positive visual
verification that the clamp is
achieving a low resistance
electrical connection to
potentially charged
equipment.
Continuously monitors the static dissipative loop
between the equipment and confirmed static
dissipative ground connection.
Eliminates the risk of uncontrolled incendive
spark discharges for processes carried out in
hazardous atmospheres.
Request the FREE to learn more about theGrounding & Bonding Applications Handbookrange of solutions available from Newson Gale. Call or click on www.newson-gale.com
www.newson-gale.com
Earth ®-Rite(Patented)
Multiple Drum Locations
Road Tankers
Railcar Loading
Mobile Grounding Mixing VesselsProcess Equipment
Drums & Dispensing Cans
IBCs & FIBCs
Bond ®-Rite (Patented)
Innovationthat works
Newson Gale's continuous investment in researching and developing solutions to a diverse range of industrial static hazards has resulted in a number of industry firsts in hazardous area safety.
ProductSolutions
Newson Gale's range of static grounding and bonding solutions is divided into three flexible product categories,
® ®Earth-Rite , Bond-Rite and Cen-Stat™ providing customers with options to suit the application processand level of security appropriate to the hazard.
User BenefitsFeaturesIf the system detects that a positive static dissipative condition has been compromised the outputs can control electromechanical equipment to prevent static build up or alert personnel with annunciators or hazard strobe lights.
System Control
Outputs
Bond ®-Rite
Provides operators with visual indication of a positive static dissipative ground connection.
Visual Verification of a positive ground
connection
Ensures the static dissipative circuit is continuously monitored throughout the application process.
Continuous Ground Loop
Monitoring
Cen-Stat™
Provides low resistance electrical connection using tungsten carbide tips to penetrate hardened deposits, coatings, rust and dirt.
ATEX / FM Approved Grounding Clamps
®Hytrel hi-visibility static dissipative protective coatings providing high mechanical durability and chemical resistance.
®Hytrel Coated Cable & Reels
Earth ®-Rite
www.newson-gale.com5 6
A core element of Newson Gale’s product development strategy is to incorporate the guidelines and recommendations of industry Best Practice into product solutions. This ensures
customers who purchase and use Newson Gale static control equipment can demonstrate recommended international Best Practice in controlling the hazards of static electricity.
These internationally recognised standards are written and reviewed by leading experts in hazardous process safety providing clear guidelines on how to eliminate the hazards of static electricity and describing the parameters for monitoring static dissipative circuits in a range of process applications.
Tri Technology-Mode
Tri-Mode is used in the
Earth -Rite RTR and
Earth -Rite MGV system
for protecting road tankers
from static ignitions during
product transfer operations.
Tri-Mode determines if the
right static control conditions
are in place before operations
commence.
Mode 1 | The system recognises when it is
connected to a road tanker.
Mode 2 | The system verifies when it is connected to a
static grounding point with a low resistance connection
to earth.
Mode 3 | Monitors the integrity of the tanker / ground
connections during the transfer process.
Best Practice Compliance
Cenelec CLC/TR 50404: Electrostatics.
Code of practice for the avoidance of
hazards due to static electricity (2003).
NFPA 77: Recommended Practice on
Static Electricity (2007).
API RP 2003: Protection Against Ignitions
Arising Out Of Static, Lightning, and Stray
Currents (2008).
API RP 2219: Safe Operation of Vacuum
Trucks in Petroleum Service (2005).
Bond-Rite provides
operators with positive visual
verification that the clamp is
achieving a low resistance
electrical connection to
potentially charged
equipment.
Continuously monitors the static dissipative loop
between the equipment and confirmed static
dissipative ground connection.
Eliminates the risk of uncontrolled incendive
spark discharges for processes carried out in
hazardous atmospheres.
Request the FREE to learn more about theGrounding & Bonding Applications Handbookrange of solutions available from Newson Gale. Call or click on www.newson-gale.com
www.newson-gale.com
Earth ®-Rite(Patented)
Multiple Drum Locations
Road Tankers
Railcar Loading
Mobile Grounding Mixing VesselsProcess Equipment
Drums & Dispensing Cans
IBCs & FIBCs
Bond ®-Rite (Patented)
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Being recognised as the industry leader in hazardous area static control,
our business and network of channel partners continues to grow.
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