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Hazardous Areas Basic Principles course (3 days) (Read More)

Opgal’s Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras Gain Mass Market Appeal

It is a well-known fact that many of the most sophisticated electronic, communications, and surveillance systems currently adopted by the mass market had their origins in the military.

The Internet is a case in point. This sensible approach to rolling out innovative technologies ensures that all the necessary checks and balances have been conducted before the public is presented with a robust product or service. (Read More)

SIL3 Certification for the EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller

Bifold is pleased to announce that the Partial Stroke Function of the EHPC210 Diagnostic Controller is now SIL3 Certified according to IEC 61508 : 2010 Parts 1-7 and meets requirements providing a level of integrity to: Systematic Integrity: SIL3 Capable. (Read More)

Investing In Infrared For Electrical Inspection? … Resolution Matters Most

Data centre systems’ failures are costly, not just in terms of revenue loss, but also company reputation and shareholder value.  So, it’s critical that any electrical fault is spotted in its infancy before it has the potential to compromise service.

A popular method for detecting these faults is thermal imaging.  It’s a technology that has become mainstream in the last decade whose cost has fallen substantially thanks to its scope of application (Read More)

AirBench celebrates 25 years

In September 2018, AirBench Ltd are proud to celebrate 25 years in business. Since beginning operations as WorkPoint Environments Ltd, we have supplied in excess of 10,000 dust and fume extraction units to customers across the UK, EU, and Worldwide.
 The AirBench Ltd name change came into effect in February 2011 and since then the AirBench brand has been the Go-To name for downdraught dust and fume extraction. (Read More)

Introducing the innovative Restricted Breathing Test Kit

The purpose of JCE Group’s new Restricted Breathing Test Kit is to carry out routine maintenance on all Ex nR equipment (as defined in IEC60079-0, IEC60079-15 & IEC60079-28).

It has a compact design with a vacuum gauge mounted on a standalone plate and a velcro hand strap should space not be available. The hand pump attaches to the plate and the vacuum line to the enclosure and it is used to create the correct vacuum, in accordance with the supplied instructions. (Read More)

ATEX Compliant Fume Extraction: Landfill Case Study

Landfill gas is a natural byproduct of the decomposition of organic materials which are put into landfill. The gas is composed of roughly 50% methane (CH4) and 50% carbon dioxide (CO2) and a small amount of non-methane organic compounds. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas and harmful to the environment  (Read More)

Improving the efficiency of compressed air systems

Compressed air production is troubled by inefficiencies; however, by taking closer control of the process and by monitoring the effectiveness, it is possible to improve compressor efficiency and make substantial savings, as BOGE’s Carl Sharpe, Sales Manager UK & Ireland reports.

Compressed air system controls are designed to match supply with demand and while there are several commonly used methods of achieving this, they may be far from efficient. (Read More) 

Lightpath Ex: 100% Safe Light Source

LIGHTPATH Ex is a fibre illumination system that projects a continuous line of light carrying no electrical power, making it 100% safe for the user and the work environment.

This fibre lighting system comprises of optical fibre, a JCE Group patented fibre lighting unit (FLU) and an explosion proof enclosure, with or without battery back-up, (Read More) 

Cortem Group strengthens its presence in Middle East

New exclusive contract signed with the SPF company for the assembly, production and distribution in Saudi Arabia and new management in charge for the Sister Company in Dubai
Cortem Group consolidates its presence in Saudi territory by signing an exclusive contract with SPF, Safety and Protection Factory, already a Group’s commercial partner for many years. (Read More)