A Very Real Risk in Bulk Transfers
In industries that handle powders or granules, the transfer of bulk materials is a daily operation. Yet behind this routine task lies a major risk that is still too often overlooked: dust explosions.
This phenomenon is based on a simple yet powerful physical principle: when fine dust is suspended in the air, it can become highly flammable upon contact with an ignition source (a spark, friction, mechanical heat, static electricity, etc.).
70% of industrial dust is potentially explosive
According to data from INERIS, 70% of the dust present in industrial environments has explosive potential. Transfer operations—when a material is moved or set in motion—are among the most critical. Poor facility design or the absence of appropriate safeguards can turn a simple powder transport operation into a serious accident scenario.
ATEX Zones: Safety at the Heart of Work Practices
In light of these risks, industries are equipping themselves with ATEX-certified devices, particularly in classified environments (Zones 21 or 22). But equipment alone is not enough. Safety also depends on human skills: training, vigilance, reporting information from the field, incident management, team culture, and more…
Turning guidelines into second nature means making safety a driver of performance, rather than a constraint.
At TRANSITUBE, bulk cargo safety is a priority
- Specialist in the handling of powders and granules
- Equipment Suitable for Hazardous Environments
- Made in France
