Berg Engineering Releases World’s First Battery Operated Handheld Explosion

Proof UV Inspection Light

Non-Destructive & Material Testing Company Launches Labino MidBeam Hercules EX Worldwide
(L3000).

Rolling Meadows, IL, January 04, 2018 --(PR.com)-- Recently, Berg Engineering & Sales, Company
Inc., specializing in nondestructive and material testing equipment and service, launched sales on the
world's first handheld, battery operated explosion proof UV Inspection Light. Created by Labino AB in
conjunction with Berg Engineering, the MidBeam Hercules EX has a lightweight, ergonomic design and
was specifically created for use in areas where flammable petrochemical vapors and/or pulverized dust
can exist, leading to a high risk of explosion - e.g. offshore oil rigs, refineries, and aerospace and defense
industries. The Hercules Ex is ATEX certified for Group II, Zone II (Certificate: ITS17ATEX402144X),
IECEx, NFPA 70 Article 500 for Class I (divisions II locations), and Explosive Atmosphere Test as per
MIL-STD-810G. The Hercules Ex comes equipped with four UV LEDs emitting UV light with an
intensity of 4,000 μw/cm2 and an estimated 30,000 hours lifespan and complies with ASTM
E3022-15, Rolls-Royce RRES 90061 and Airbus AITM6-1001. The light averages 3 hours run time on
two fully-charged batteries (four 3.6V batteries are included), and can be charged internally or with an
included external charger. The unit also ships with UV Goggles and a carrying case.

Regarding the new UV Inspection Light, Labino CEO Lisel Athanasiadis stated, “Explosions at
hazardous locations have on many occasions caused loss of life and destruction of physical assets worth
millions of dollars. UV lights without an 'explosion proof' classification are used today in hazardous
locations around the world causing expensive shutdowns of operations. Performing the required
inspections with an explosion proof product that fulfills the requirements of the area where the inspection
takes place, ensures that the UV light used will not be the cause of an explosion even when the assets are
operational. The cost of replacing or repairing an oil rig, a refinery, a fueling station is massive compared
to the investment made on an explosion-proof UV light.”

The MidBeam Hercules Ex has also passed a multitude of product testing, including:

· Tests for thermal conditioning, Impact Tests, Drop Tests and IP tests that led to ATEX certification
(Certificate: ITS17ATEX402144X).
· Tests and audits leading to its certification for IECEx, NFPA 70 Article 500 for Class I (divisions II
locations)
· United States military tests
· Salt Fog Test and Explosive Atmosphere Test
· Tests for varied weather conditions - 104° Fahrenheit (+ 40° Celsius) to minus 4° Fahrenheit (- 20°
Celsius)

About Berg Engineering & Sales: Berg Engineering & Sales, Company Inc. is a provider of
nondestructive and material testing equipment, training and services based out of Rolling Meadows,
Illinois. Founded in 1969, they provide products from the world's leading manufacturers of test

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equipment, including GE Baker Hughes, Fluke Electronics, ITW Companies, Labino and more. They are
also an ISO17025 accredited calibration and service center.

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Berg Engineering
Marketing
847-577-3980
Contact via Email
www.bergeng.com

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