Western Tyden™
ATEX Approved Spark Arrestors
Western Tydens Spark Arresters are designed specifically for
preventing the risk of fire due to the ignition of flammable
materials, caused by spark emissions from the exhausts of
internal combustion engines. The risk of fire caused by
exhaust sparks is so high that access to many sites is
barred unless engines are fitted with spark arresters, and
many countries have legislation to this effect. The risk is
greatest with diesel engines, where carbon deposits can
build up and be ignited. The high ratio of oxygen which is
present in the exhaust pipe (when the engine goes off load)
maintains the ignition of partially burnt carbon particles
which are then discharged as highly dangerous sparks.
Western Tydens Spark Arresters are fully ATEX approved and
are designed on the centrifugal principle, which has the
effect of spinning the live carbon particles in the exhaust
gas at high velocity against the outer casing, where they
are retained until burnt, rendering them inert before
discharge The advanced unit design in all of our ranges is
robust and maintenance free and avoids the problems of
blocking and burning out associated with mesh and gauze type
designs.
The primary range of spark arresters can be used to replace
the existing silencer, they will maintain sufficient noise
attenuation for normal industrial use, with no significant
increase in back pressure. Where further noise attenuation
is required, the units can be fitted in series with a normal
silencer. Alternatively, the secondary range of simple
add-on units are available for temporary installation.For
further information on each of the models, browse the menu
above or select the following models below:
Primary Range |
Secondary Range
| Special Application Models |
