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New Tachometer Application Guide

BEKA associates have recently published a new Application Guide AG314 describing their extensive range of tachometers for use in safe and hazardous areas.

The guide includes comparison tables to aid selection of the most suitable panel or field mounting model, plus a detailed description of how the instruments function. The guide also explains instrument configuration and includes practical configuration examples. This range of tachometers can operate with most common types of sensor including proximity detectors, voltage pulses and magnetic pick-offs. Configuration is simple and will be familiar to many users as it employs the same basic menu and terminology as all other BEKA instruments.

In addition to the general purpose models, Application Guide AG314 describes the internationally certified intrinsically safe Ex ia models which enable speed measurements to be made (Read More)

SICK Ventures Outdoors with World’s First Safety Laser Scanner certified to IEC TS 62998

SICK UK has announced the launch of the outdoorScan3, the first laser scanner in the world to be safety-certified for use outdoors.  The outdoorScan3 Safety Laser Scanner safely and reliably monitors hazardous areas around machines and industrial vehicles outdoors with a high level of availability.

The SICK outdoorScan3 Safety Laser Scanner answers the need for a high-performance safety scanner certified for outdoor use in industrial automation and intralogistics environments, as well as for integration into autonomous and semi-autonomous vehicles used in sectors such as airports, agriculture, and mining.

The outdoorScan3 can be used in safety applications requiring certification to PLd (EN ISO 13849)/SIL2 (EN 62061) (Read More)

Viper Wire Rope Lubricators Providing Fast, Safe & Efficient cleaning & lubrication of wire ropes

The Viper MKII Wire Rope Lubricator range provides fast, safe and effective cleaning and lubricating of wire ropes. Wire ropes from 6mm (1/4”) to 165mm (6-1/2”) in diameter can be greased at speeds up to 2,000 meters per hour.

The high strength cast aluminium collars are lightweight and with design features such as the unique inbuilt carry handles for the Viper Mid & Maxi WRL’s, are easy to install & operate. (Read More) 

New industrial smartphone for multifunctional communication in potentially explosive environments

i.safe MOBILE has announced the IS530.1, an industrial smartphone with Android 9.0 Pie. This device, in addition to the important ATEX and IECEx standards for explosion protection, also enables the high performance and communication requirements for use in networked industries. (Read More)

Value Of Natural Gas Flared Hits Global Peak With $16 Billion Worth Wasted In A Year

The value of natural gas flared by 80 different nations around the world has increased by 11 per cent to hit a global peak this year of $16.4 billion, according to new data analysed by Brainnwave*.

The data intelligence business says this is thanks to the dual effects of the rising price of natural gas and the increased volume of gas flared. The volume of natural gas lost to flaring has increased by 3.2 per cent, (Read More) 

Aberdeen, UK, 16 September 2019: Senseye, the industrial software company, today announced that it has appointed industry specialist Barry Stott to lead its activities in the oil and gas sector globally. Stott has joined Senseye from Siemens, where he supported oil and gas companies with the adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies and data analytics applications.

During IMHX 2019, active gas detection demonstrations from Pyroban® showed those with operations in (or adjacent to) Zone 2 potentially explosive atmospheres why they might need to rethink their approach to safety.

At the event, from 24th – 27th September at the NEC in Birmingham, Pyroban asked visitors ‘Are you active?’, highlighting the importance of active gas detection on mobile equipment.

ARC flash clothing is being increasingly needed due to the rise in ARC flash hazards becoming more of a risk in many workplaces. Due to the high demand of electricity and power that we continue to use in our daily lives, it is important that electrical workers are full equipped to deal with an ARC flash hazard event should it occur in the workplace.

RHEINTACHO will participate at the PTC ASIA in Shanghai from 23rd – 26th October 2019.
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Healix International provides an insight into the current risks for business travellers and offers tips for firms sending employees to the region

London, 21st August 2019 – It is unlikely that businesses with operations in Hong Kong or sending employees to the region will be unaware of the current unrest. But some employers may be uncertain about the scale of the risks and what guidance to give to employees. Sebastian Liu, Global Threat Analyst for the Asia Pacific region at Healix International, the global provider of travel risk management and international medical, security and travel assistance services, has identified some of the key issues that firms should consider.