At this year’s VICTAM International exhibition in Utrecht, one of the leading global events one of the leading global events for the feed, grain and milling industries, innovation once again took center stage.
Among the highlights of the exhibition was the GRAPAS Awards, which recognize outstanding technological developments and provides a valuable platform to showcase innovations that drive the industry forward.
Addressing a critical safety challenge
Dust explosion risk remains a major concern across the grain, feed and bulk solids handling industries. Equipment such as bucket elevators and conveyors are particularly vulnerable due to the concentration and movement of combustible dust.
VIGIFLAM VI introduces a new generation of flameless explosion protection, designed specifically to mitigate these risks within indoor industrial environments. It effectively neutralizes flames, burning particles and embers released during an explosion venting event, preventing flame propagation and significantly reducing hazards for both personnel and infrastructure.
Tailored protection for conveying equipment
The compact and high-performance design of VIGIFLAM VI makes it particularly suitable for applications commonly found in milling and grain processing facilities, including:
- Bucket elevators
- Belt, chain and screw conveyors
- Filters, bins and silos
- Mills, crushers and cyclones
Designed for dust-sensitive industries
By containing and cooling explosion discharges, the system helps minimize structural damage and prevents fire spread inside buildings—an essential requirement for modern, safety-conscious operations.
VIGIFLAM VI has been specifically developed for industries where combustible dust is a daily operational reality, including:
- Grain and cereal processing
- Wood handling and biomass
- Pharmaceutical production
Key benefits
- Compact footprint, allowing easy integration into existing installations
- Optimised weight, simplifying installation and maintenance
- Cost-effective solution, balancing performance and investment
- Global production footprint, ensuring availability and short delivery times on 3 continents
Supporting safer milling operations
Fully compliant with EN 16009, VIGIFLAM VI represents a strategic solution for explosion risk mitigation in modern processing facilities. Its reliability, ease of integration and adaptability make it particularly relevant for operators seeking to upgrade safety systems without major infrastructure changes.
The recognition at the GRAPAS Awards confirms the importance of continuous innovation in explosion protection technology. As the industry faces increasing safety, regulatory and operational challenges, solutions such as VIGIFLAM VI play a key role in ensuring safe and sustainable production environments.
