It was an antistatic belief, until the late 18th century, that ringing church bells repelled lightning; so, the inscription fulgura frango, meaning ‘I chase lightning, was bored on many church bells.
Lightening
Bell ringers would rush to ring the bells, during thunderstorms, without knowing that it is the worst place to be at that time!
Middle ages church bell
Lightning struck and killed a total of 103 bell-ringers, between 1753 and 1786 in France, resulting in a ban to this custom.
For preventing the danger of ignition, through electrostatic charges, Masterflex provides a wide range of Antistatic and Electroconductive Hoses. The Master-PUR range of hoses, which are highly flexible, microbe-resistant, provides safety and durability.
Danger of Ignition
Masterflex Technical Hoses Ltd, an established and trusted supplier and manufacturer, provides quality hoses for danger zones and ATEX approved areas. Using our Master-PUR range of hoses, in even the most challenging environment, allows you to work with confidence.
Master-PUR L is a Polyurethane suction and transport hose that is antistatic, extremely flexible, highly abrasion resistant with high tensile strength. The mostly smooth inner lining facilitates optimum flow characteristics. It is oil / petroleum-proof, gas-tight, has excellent chemical resistance and a temperature range from -40ºC to +90ºC (with Peaks to 120ºC)
Other hoses, in the antistatic / electro-conductive range, include:
To discover other hoses, from Masterflex UK, then please visit our website:
Masterflex Technical Hoses Limited
Units G – H, Prince of Wales Business Park,
Vulcan Street, Oldham, OL1 4ER
Tel: 0161 626 8066 Fax: 0161 626 9066
Email: info@masterflex-uk.com
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