Brochure Lifting Equipment

LIFTING EQUIPMENT

AMETECS
Al Makki Engineering & Technical Services, Plot 47, M-5, Mussafah Industrial Area,
Post Box 70362, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971-2-5552426 Fax: +971-2-5540040
E-mail: info@ametecs.com

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Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Types of cranes manufactured by AMETECS .......................................................................................... 3
Slewing Jib Cranes ................................................................................................................................... 4
Portable Davits ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Monorail cranes ...................................................................................................................................... 7
Overhead travelling cranes ..................................................................................................................... 9
Counterbalance Floor Cranes................................................................................................................ 12
Features of DELTA Manual Hoist: ......................................................................................................... 13
Gantry Cranes ....................................................................................................................................... 14
Design & Development ......................................................................................................................... 17
Explosion Proof Cranes ......................................................................................................................... 20

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Introduction
AMETECS (Al Makki Engineering & Technical
Services) was started in 1983 primarily as an
Oilfield Services Company. Since then, we
have ventured into the field of specialized
fabrication, design and manufacture of
special purpose machinery, material handling
and lifting equipment, penstocks, ASMECertified pressure vessels, aircraft ground
service equipment, storage tanks and
precision tooling.

thereby providing considering local conditions

and application environment gives good
trouble free service life

AMETECS has a full-fledged, well-equipped

fabrication and machine shop in Mussafah
Industrial Area, Plot No 47 (M-5). We have a
covered area of approximately 1200 m2 and
an open area of nearly 1000 m2. Apart from
this, a CAD-supported design section with
qualified engineers has been established
available to develop special purpose
equipment. AMETECS is also under the
approved vendor list for various government
organizations in the UAE (ADSSC, ADNOC,
ADCO etc)

Strict in-house quality assurance procedures

(to ISO 9001:2008) are followed to ensure
that the products delivered to our clients are
always of the highest quality.

AMETECS is also the authorized service and

Installation Company in U. A. E. for high-tech
specialized oil field electrical valve actuators
Bernard of France. We are one of the SPC
approved manufacturers of lifting and
handling equipment in the UAE.

Time-bound service and cost-effectiveness

AMETECS is also certified to manufacture

pressure vessels to ASME Sec VIII Div 1 (UStamped) and also for repair of vessels to
National Board Inspection Code (R-Stamp).

being our motto, AMETECS has successfully

enjoyed the patronage of all leading
petroleum companies in the UAE; along with
the Government and private sector
engineering or contracting establishments.
Several material handling equipment like jib
cranes, monorails, portable cranes etc have
been locally developed to meet specific
requirements and are working satisfactorily in
pumping stations for the past several years. In
special cases, alloy material have been used in
the construction of cranes and lifting systems;

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We are also approved crane suppliers to

ADSSC, ADDC & Abu Dhabi Municipality.

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Types of cranes manufactured by AMETECS

AMETECS has developed the following systems for use in the region:
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Slewing Jib Cranes (manual or electric; with slewing angles of 270o up to 360o)
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Floor mounted (free standing)

Wall mounted

Portable davits

Monorail cranes

Electric (with dual-speed motions in all directions)

Manual

Overhead travelling cranes

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Electrical (with dual-speed motions in all directions)

Manual

Counterbalance floor cranes

Gantry cranes
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Manual light duty gantry cranes

Fixed height

Adjustable height

Heavy duty electrical gantry cranes

Explosion proof cranes

We are capable of designing and developing lifting systems specific to

client/project requirements. All cranes are painted as per project specifications.

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Slewing Jib Cranes

There are two types of slewing jib cranes that are manufactured by AMETECS:
1) Floor mounted (free standing)
Slewing jib cranes are the most versatile type of cranes. These are perfect for use in pump stations and
also underneath large bridge cranes; in open areas where it can serve several work stations. These
cranes can also be in used in loading docks or in machining and assembly operations where it can be
overlapped with other jibs to provide staged operation.

2) Wall mounted
The wall mounted jib cranes provide hoist coverage and 200o rotation for individual use in bays, along
with walls or columns. As this type of crane can be installed very close to the underside of the lowest
ceiling obstruction, this jib has the advantage of providing maximum lift for the hoist. Two important
requirements for this type of jib crane are:
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A structurally adequate wall or column to support the jib must be present

Sufficient clearance above the boom throughout its arc must be present

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Advantages of AMETECS floor mounted Slewing Jib Cranes

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Ease of operation
o Loads can be positioned precisely, effortlessly and efficiently
o Precision tapered roller bearings in the fulcrum pin assembly provide smooth operation and
also extended life
o Full supporting triangular base plate gussets are used to minimize the column deflection
o 270o slewing angle
Ease of installation
o Independent head assembly installs separately for ease of installation
o Recessed bearing assembly allows greatly reduced clearances needed for installation
o Bolted head/arm connection which permits separate installation and provides maximum lift
for the hoist, since it can be installed very close to the underside of the lower ceiling
obstruction for greater headroom
o Movable bolted trolley stops
Safety
o Fulcrum pin retaining plate provides resistance to accidental upward dislodgement of the
head
o Overload protection as standard with electric hoists and optional with manual hoists
o Arm lock mechanism (in stainless steel) to prevent unauthorized usage of the crane
Power rotation
o Optional power rotation of the arm can be provided

Advantages of AMETECS wall mounted Slewing Jib Cranes

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Ease of operation
o The fittings contain bronze bushings and oil-immersed thrust washers; which provide easy
rotation and superior load positioning
Ease of installation
o If the bracket centre dimension is 250 mm or less, the mast/jib connection is welded;
thereby providing the most economical means of installation
o If the bracket centre dimension is more than 250 mm, a bolted mast/jib connection is used;
which enables larger cranes to be transported disassembled for ease of handling during
installation
Safety
o Pre-fabricated steel fittings that provide excellent torsional rigidity
o Overload protection as standard with electric hoists and optional with manual hoists
o Arm lock mechanism (in stainless steel) to prevent unauthorized usage of the crane
Power rotation
o Optional power rotation of the arm can be provided

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Portable Davits
We offer lightweight davits primarily designed for submerged pump recovery from wet wells or holding
tanks. These davits can also be utilized for pallet stacking, machine loading and other maintenance
operations. The davits are available in either galvanized steel or aluminum(up to 500 kg) or stainless steel
construction. The davits are demountable and portable with in-ground, surface mounted or wall mounted
sockets.
Portable lifting davits can be easily dismantled for storage or transportation to other locations, as the
individual components can be handled and moved manually.
Features
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Allows operator freedom to work close to

machines or over obstructions
Designed with safety in mind, this crane
meets all international safety standards
Robust, all welded construction
Manufactured from hollow steel box
sections for combined strength and
lightness
Can be fitted with heavy duty, double acting
pump or hoist
Hydraulic-pump models are fitted with
safety relief valve to prevent overload
Fitted with hard wearing polyurethane front
wheels and swivel castors on the rear for
easy movement of the crane when
operational
Rear swivel castors have brakes fitted
Safety latch provided with hoist/hook
Each crane to be individually tested to 25 %
overload as a complete unit
Comes with a 12 month guarantee
Painting system is 3-coat; with PU top coat as color of choice

Options
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Either with hydraulic pump or manual hoist

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Monorail cranes
Monorails are an economical choice for lifting and transporting products along a fixed path. Perfect for
processes like moving raw materials or pumps, a monorail system is mounted to an existing overhead
structure to preserve floor space. For hard to reach areas where a bridge crane cannot go or areas where
ceiling height is a problem, a monorail system provides the
access you need.
AMETECS manufactures electric and manual monorail
systems. The system consists of an I-beam, mechanical end
stops, mounting clamps and the hoist (manual or electric).
Monorails by AMETECS are custom designed to fit any
building. Standalone support systems for monorails can also
be furnished. Standard monorail curved sections and track
devices such as switches, turntables, interlocks and
entry/exit sections can be furnished for optimum flexibility
in a conveyor, monorail, or combination bridge crane
monorail system.
Advantages of AMETECS Monorail Cranes
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Ease of operation
o Monorails with electric hoists are manufactured with two-speed hoists; to enable
convenient lifting/lowering of the loads
o Monorails with manual hoists are provided with stainless steel SS 316 hand pull chain
o Monorail systems with two or more beams can be developed; to provide greater flexibility.
The various beams can be linked to one another with the use of interconnections
Ease of installation
o The beams are transported to site in smaller lengths; thereby making it easier and safer to
handle during installation
o Custom made mounting clamps are provided for each beam section
Safety
o Monorails with electric and manual hoists are fitted with mechanical end stops (with rubber
bumpers)
o In case of electric hoists, limit switches are also provided
o Overload protection as standard with electric hoists and optional with manual hoists
Interconnected monorails
o Two or more monorails can be interconnected with the use of curved interconnections; if
needed

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Monorail installed at Al Ain, Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Co. (ADSSC) Project O-1797

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Overhead travelling cranes

AMETECS manufactures completely customized overhead travelling cranes. These cranes are compact,
customized as per client requirements and are easy to operate and maintain. The overhead travelling cranes
can either be single or double girder; and are of two types:
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Electric (EOT Cranes)

Manual

Besides, the cranes can be designed to be either free standing (no existing support structure required) or
mounted inside existing structures.
Electric Overhead Travelling (EOT) Cranes
Electric Overhead Travelling (EOT) Cranes manufactured by AMETECS come with a complete two-speed
system as default (UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT/FORWARD/BACKWARD). All controls are integrated into an
electric control panel that houses components like connectors, transformers, reverse contactors and fuses).
The control panel is with IP 65 protection.
The type of EOT can either be
1) Top Running (girder and end carriages move on top of runway beams)

2) Under-Slung (girder and end carriages move below the runway beams)

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Advantages of AMETECS EOT Cranes:
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Ease of operation
o Two-speed controls in all directions ensure that loads can be moved effortlessly and as per
operator preference
o Soft start motors provided for all motions
Efficient installation of cranes
o The beams are transported to site in smaller lengths; thereby making it easier and safer to
handle during installation
o AMETECS has a team of skilled workers specially trained for crane installation
Safety
o EOT cranes are equipped with limit switches for all motions
o Mechanical stops are also provided on the girder and runway beams; as back-up to the limit
switches
o All electrical panels are rated to NEMA 1 as a minimum
o Warning lights/siren can be provided as optional
o Overload protection as standard feature in all EOT cranes
o Motor protection circuit breakers provide additional protection for the crane motors;
especially in severe inching operations
Other features
o Heavy duty motors are provided to ensure long service hours without any breakdown
o Modular design covers a wide operating range
o Various crane beam to end carriage constructions available to ensure optimum use of head
rooms
o Standard hoists are low head room type; running on the bottom flange of the beam
o Possibility to fit a walkway to the crane; to serve the purpose of maintenance access to
many critical parts
o Radio remote controllers and automation feature are optional

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Manual Overhead Travelling Cranes
These cranes are supplied with a manual hoist and manual geared end carriages. The end carriages are
inter-connected through a specially designed load shaft to transfer the pull force effectively. Even for
manual overhead cranes, the configuration can either be top-running or under-slung.
Advantages of AMETECS EOT Cranes:
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Ease of operation
o Minimum effort needed for hoisting
o Geared end carriages provided for long travel
Efficient installation of cranes
o The beams are transported to site in smaller lengths; thereby making it easier and safer to
handle during installation
o AMETECS has a team of skilled workers specially trained for crane installation
Safety
o Can be supplied with overload protection on the hoist (optional)
o Mechanical stops are also provided on the girder and runway beams
Other features
o Modular design covers a wide operating range
o Various crane beam to end carriage constructions available to ensure optimum use of head
rooms
o Rigid runways and superior load positioning no movement or crab-walking of the bridge

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Counterbalance Floor Cranes

Heavy duty counter-balance floor cranes are ideal
industrial lifting solutions where the lift must be
completed close to a piece of machinery or over
an obstruction; meaning a standard crane is not
suitable. These cranes are portable and trusted
across many industries and are suitable for
industrial/commercial use. The AMETECS range of
counter-balance cranes are available in ranges of
200 kg up to 2500 kg; and can be customized
completely to meet customer requirements. The
cranes can be easily moved in a workshop; as
they are fitted with heavy duty PU castors.

The Counter Balance Cranes are usually fitted

with hydraulic cylinders to enable lifting/lowering
of loads. In special cases where space restraints
are present, a fixed column with a manual hoist
can also be provided.
Features:
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Allows operator freedom to work close to

machines or over obstructions
Designed with safety in mind, this crane
meets all international safety standards
Robust, all welded construction
Third-party MPI to be done all welds
Manufactured from hollow steel box
sections for combined strength and
lightness
Can be fitted with heavy duty, double
acting pump or hoist

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Hydraulic-pump models are fitted with

safety relief valve to prevent overload
Fitted with hard wearing polyurethane
front wheels and swivel castors on the
rear for easy movement of the crane
when operational
Rear swivel castors have brakes fitted
Safety latch provided with hoist/hook
Hoist comes with overload limiter to
prevent lifting of excess load
Each crane to be individually tested to 25
% overload as a complete unit
Third-party certification can also be
provided
Test certificate to be provided with each
crane
Comes with a 12 month guarantee
Painting system is 3-coat; with PU top
coat as color of choice

Important Safety Information:

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Always inspect the hoist and latch before

using
Never use a latch that is distorted or bent
Always make sure spring will force the
latch against the tip of the hook
The latch must never support the load
Never attempt to lift more than the SWL
limit of the crane
This crane must never be used for lifting
personnel

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Model shown to the left is with SWL 1000 kg

and bolted connections/fixed column, for a
special application. Hydraulically adjusted
arm can also be incorporated on request.
The hoist is of DELTA HOIST and comes with
an overload limiter.

Features of DELTA Manual Hoist:

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Unit with overload limited kit

Precision machined and highly finished shafts, sprocket and
bearing housings
Brake system with steel protected shield
Roller bearing inside the chain sprocket supporting the load shaft
Asbestos-free brake lining
Ratchet disc with double ratchet pawls
All steel structure and gearing design specially designed to fit up
to Grade 100 load chain
A smoothly running hoisting device, even at the maximum load
Maximum effort to lift 1000 kg load is 304 N

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Gantry Cranes
Dependable and versatile, gantry cranes from AMETECS offer cost effective lifting portability that
can withstand the heaviest of loads. Easily assembled and disassembled, these cranes can be used
indoors or outdoors, whether mounted or mobile. Gantries are successfully utilized across multiple
industries and can also be used in stockyards, scrap yards and railway yards. The gantry cranes can
also be moved to a new location with less trouble than a free-standing overhead crane. Also, it is
easy to extend the length of the runway and working area of gantry cranes. The cranes can also be
designed for completely automatic operation; by interfacing with a PLC (part of AMETECS scope).
The types of gantry cranes manufactured by AMETECS can be divided into two categories:
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Manual light duty gantries

These cranes are of the A-Frame type and can be easily moved to any location in a facility.
This type of crane is cost effective for areas with infrequent lifts. There are again two types
of manual gantries:
a. Fixed Height
These cranes are available in fixed heights
depending on the requirement. Square tubing
uprights, knee braces and channel bases are used
to provide stable lifting and movement. The beam
is bolted to the upright to ensure safe connection.
The standard model is supplied with molded
phenolic casters for easy movement.
b. Adjustable Height
These gantries are similar in construction to
the fixed height; but the square tubing
uprights are capable of movement in outer
sleeves. Depending on the height required, the
upright can be bolted on to the outer sleeves.
Maximum heights on this system range from 7
feet to 14 feet. The other features remain
same as the fixed height gantry.

The light duty gantries can also be supplied with electric hoists (optional). In addition, the
light duty gantries can also be manufactured in light weight aluminum structure (up to SWL
of 3 t). More details of the light weight gantry cranes will be furnished on request.

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Heavy duty electric gantry cranes

Powered gantry cranes are typically used for larger, high capacity jobs where operators
require less manual features. The standard configuration is A-frame type. However, for
applications that cannot have traffic on one side of the crane, AMETECS can develop singleleg gantry cranes. All powered gantry cranes are furnished with motor drives to ride on Vgroove track crane rail directly on the floor by use of PU wheels. For outdoor and higher
rated cranes, double flanged wheels are used.
Heavy duty electrical gantry cranes from AMETECS are designed to provide dependable,
durable lifting solutions. Each crane is manufactured in line with all relevant international
standards.
To summarize, the following types of gantry cranes can be manufactured by AMETECS:
1) Trackless gantry with floor guide
These cranes are ideal for applicatons requiring a
gantry to run against a wall. A guide angle lags to
the floor along the wall guiding the guiding which
directly travels on the floor on PU wheels.
These types of cranes can also be used in open
areas where a guide angle on the floor is not
practical. A selector switch can be incorporated in
the control panel to selectively turn each motor
ON and OFF to compensate for skewing.

2) Single leg, top running end carriage

The single leg design maximizes space utility in confined,
narrow areas by traveling down an aisle on PU wheels
while the other end of the I-Beam mounts on an end
truck travelling on an overhead runway.

3) Single leg, under slung end carriage

A single leg gantry can also be used with an under slung
end carriages on one side which travels on the bottom
flange of an overhead runway beam.

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Gantry crane installed at Qatar Steel (Masaeed, Doha), 4 T SWL, with grab. Crane is PLC controlled
for complete automatic operation.

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Design & Development

AMETECS is equipped with a fully-fledged design department specific to lifting equipment. Our
trained personnel help in providing our customers with most suitable lifting system. All design is
performed on exclusive design workstations and using the latest software; thereby totally
eliminating the need for shop testing of models before complete fabrication. This has resulted in a
great saving of time and cost; which in turn benefits the end user. All design calculation results are
incorporated in our technical submittal; providing total clarity to the client and consultant at the
time of review.
Few snap shots of our design outputs are shown below:

Design of jib crane deflection diagram

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Design of jib crane foundation forces

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Design of free standing EOT deflection diagrams

Design of free standing EOT member strength check

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Design of free standing EOT foundation forces

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Explosion Proof Cranes

AMETECS has manufactured a wide range of explosion proof hoists, with close awareness of the
customer requirements. Our explosion proof cranes have been used in various fields such as
chemicals, oil & gas where safety in production is evident. All hoists used by us with our explosion
proof cranes are according to the new ATEX 100a (94/09/CE applicable in 2003) and CE regulations
(CE marking, documentation, CE certificate approval).
Hazardous areas are defined by three main criteria:
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The type of hazard

The likelihood of the hazard being present in flammable concentrations
The (auto) ignition temperature of the hazardous material

Type of hazard (Groups)

The hazard will be in the form of a gas, vapour, dust or fibre.
Gases and vapours are categorized in terms of their ignition energy or the maximum experimental
safe gap (in respect of flameproof protection). This categorization leads to the Gas Groups:
Mining

Surface Industry

Group I

Group II
IIA

IIB

IIC

Propane

Ethylene

Hydrogen

Methane

Group IIC is the most severe group. Hazards in this group can be ignited very easily.
Dusts and fibres are classified under Group III. Dusts and fibres are also defined in terms of their
ignition properties including dust cloud ignition properties.
Likelihood of the hazard being present in flammable concentrations (Zones)
The likelihood of the hazard being present in flammable concentrations will vary from place to
place. A location very close to an open source of hazard will have a high likelihood of a flammable
atmosphere. On the other hand, outside a flanged pipe containing a flammable liquid, the likelihood
of a flammable atmosphere being present is much lower since it will only occur if the flange
leaks. Rather than work with an infinite range of possibilities, three zones are defined.
Gases and Vapours
There are three zones for gases and vapours:

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Zone 0

Flammable atmosphere highly likely to be present may be present for long periods
or even continuously

Zone 1

Flammable atmosphere possible but unlikely to be present for long periods

Zone 2

Flammable atmosphere unlikely to be present except for short periods of time

typically as a result of process fault condition

Zone zero is the most severe zone (the highest probability of flammable atmosphere
presence). Equipment for this zone needs to be very well protected against providing a source of
ignition.
Dusts
There are three zones for dusts:
Zone 20

Dust cloud likely to be present continuously or for long periods

Zone 21

Dust cloud likely to be present occasionally in normal operation

Zone 22

Dust cloud unlikely to occur in normal operation, but if it does, will only exist for a
short period

Ignition temperature of the hazardous material (temperature classes)

As well as considering the protection against electrical arcs and sparks igniting a flammable
atmosphere, consideration needs to be given to the surface temperature of equipment. (Most
electrical apparatus dissipates some heat!) Flammable materials are categorized according to their
ignition temperature. Again, rather than work with an infinite range, six temperature classes are
defined as follows:
T-Class

Hazards will not ignite at temperatures

below

T1

450oC

T2

300oC

T3

200oC

T4

135oC

T5

100oC

T6

85oC

The bigger the T-number the lower is the temperature.

The Temperature classification will be marked on items of equipment. If the hazardous area in which
you are installing equipment has gases or vapours with a low auto-ignition temperature then you will
need equipment with a bigger T-Number so as to ensure that any hot surfaces on the equipment will
not ignite the hazard.

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Al Makki Engineering and Technical Services Ltd, Plot 47, M-5, Mussafah Industrial Area,
Post Box 70362, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 2 5552426

Fax: +971 2 5540040

E-mail: ametecs@eim.ae
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