Many different sources can cause sparks:

• Blunt tooling
• Dryers
• Heaters
• Hot bearings
• Hot surfaces
• Friction

If these sparks are picked up by the pneumatic ducts and transported to silos, it can lead to a catastrophic disaster. In a confined environment, such as ducts or silos, combustion can lead to an explosion due to the building pressure of rapid combustion in enclosed environments.

By using a specialised IR sensor, the Talentum® Spark can respond to 1.0 to 3.0μm light emitted by sparks and prevent them from reaching silos of materials where an explosion could then occur.

Spark detection is a proactive measure of explosion prevention, leading to decreased downtime for your factory.

Key Features

• Operates at temperatures of up to 55°C
• Die-cast zinc alloy housing
• High sensitivity to embers or sparks
• Very fast response time
• Detects through layers of dust or dense material flow
• Ideal for use on extraction ducts or machinery protection
• Suitable for enclosed and dark areas
• Intrinsically safe option for hazardous areas

Applications

• Dust collectors
• Storage silos
• Dryers
• Conveyor/bucket elevators
• Rotary filters
• Baghouses
• Food processors
• Pneumatic ducts
• Grinders