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One step ahead - Masterflex hoses meet new TRBS 2153 rule

Masterflex hoses meet requirements of new TRBS 2153 technical rule that replaced BGR 132 earlier this year

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Wirereinforced hoses made from different thermoplastics, particularly from highperformance polyurethane, open up versatile applications of conveying solid, liquid and gaseous media for all kinds of industries. In the end, the most important factors to influence a user's choice of hose are material composition, hose construction and service environment.

Increased requirements for transport hoses brought about significant changes to various regulations in the past ten years. One example to illustrate market uncertainty is explosion protection.

Basis for the use of Masterflex hoses in explosive atmospheres according to TRBS 2153, Issue 4/2009

The TRBS 2153 directive by the chemical industry trade association is currently being widely discussed. Some of the welltried Masterflex standard hose types already meet the requirements lined out in the new directive; the application range is now complemented by further modified hoses from the new "A" series such as Master-PUR L-A or Master-PUR H-A.

The new technical rule which became effective in April 2009 replaces BGR 132 and introduces new criteria for wirereinforced hoses used in potentially explosive atmosphere zones.

One of the major changes induced by TRBS 2153 is the classification of bulk materials into two categories:

1. combustible bulk materials
2. noncombustible bulk materials

Provisions and procedures concerning the transport of noncombustible bulk goods have basically remained the same. Yet, this is not true for the transport of combustible bulk materials given the fact that TRBS 2153 sets higher requirements in terms of electrostatic properties/conductivity of the materials used.

If wirereinforced hoses are to be employed in Zone 0/20, the user is required to carry out a specific hazard analysis. As before, it is recommended not to use hoses other than static dissipative models with a surface resistivity of <106 ohms.

As to Zone 1/21, requirements have been tightened. Recommendations are to employ antistatic hoses with a surface resistivity of <109 ohms to convey combustible bulk goods.

As compared to the previous regulation, the new technical rule does not introduce any significant changes as to Zone 2.

It should be noted that TRBS 2153 is generally considered a mere recommendation. Users may deviate from the given provisions as long as they can prove the effectiveness of their solution.

Need individual advice on TRBS 2153? Ask the experts on Masterflex's Service Hotline

The Masterflex AG offers a service hotline to provide support and resolve existing uncertainties on TRBS 2153:

Ingo Dehne (Technical Marketing Consultant): Telephone: +49 (209) 97077-35

Hotline operating hours:
Monday - Thursday: 8.00 hrs - 16.30 hrs
Friday: 8.00 hrs - 15.00 hrs

Masterflex Group

The Gelsenkirchenbased Masterflex AG is the expert in developing and manufacturing upmarket hose and connecting systems from innovative hightech plastics, fabrics, and foils. One of the company's main goals is to identify potential applications for hightech materials and use this knowledge to create new products tailored to their customers' needs.

Since its foundation in 1987, the Masterflex AG has gained extensive knowledge in the field of manufacturing and processing. Masterflex covers the entire process chain from basic research and material selection over developing own manufacturing methods to production and distribution of hoses and connecting systems. This competence makes Masterflex a technology leader in various fields. The company's numerous innovations set new standards worldwide.

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