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Clean, Safe & Hygienic Materials Handling

Materials handling specialist J D Neuhaus (JDN) can provide a whole host of innovative hoist solutions for working environments that demand high levels of cleanliness and hygiene.

Industries such as food, beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical must all conform to strict regulations when it comes to clean working practices. Utilising the appropriate materials handling equipment, therefore, is a paramount requirement and to meet this, JDN has created a (Read More) 

Global Shop Solutions Names Nick Knight Sr. Director of Customer Services

Global Shop Solutions, a developer of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software simplifying manufacturing for 40 years, has named Nick Knight as the firm’s new Senior Director of Customer Services.

At the age of 16, Knight began his career in the manufacturing industry when working at a machine shop in Houston, Texas. While there, he gained extensive experience using (Read More)

One And Two Input Counters Simplify Applications In Hazardous And Safe Areas

BEKA associates new one and two input pulse Counters can economically perform industrial counting functions in hazardous and safe areas.

 All models have large easy to read displays with optional backlighting, isolated synchronous pulse and 4/20mA outputs, plus dual alarms.

The two input Counters can display the sum or difference of the inputs in engineering units and when configured for use (Read More) 

Intertek approved as a Certification Body and Test laboratory for non-electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas

Intertek, a leading total quality assurance provider to industries worldwide, is now an approved International Electrotechnical Commission Explosive (IECEx) Certification Body and Test laboratory and can provide global third party approval on non-electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas. (Read More)

Hydraulic Skidding System Completes Emergency Operation at Electrical Plant

St Louis, Missouri-based heavy rigging and haulage specialist HWP Rigging used a Hydra-Slide HT500 system to skid a failed transformer out of an electric generating facility and replace it with a new one during an emergency callout recently.

One of the Missouri plant’s four generators was out of service due to the failing step-up transformer, which increases the voltage of electricity that is generated by the turbine so it can be transmitted (Read More)

Bespoke IECEx and ATEX approved resistors

Resistor manufacturer Cressall has demonstrated its design and manufacturing capabilities by producing specialist neutral earthing resistors (NERs) suitable for use in explosive atmospheres.

The NERs meet the international IECEx and European ATEX specifications and allow generator manufacturers and end users to protect distributed generation systems. This ensures regulatory compliance and peace of mind for companies operating in explosive environments. (Read More)

Dialight Introduces High Efficiency Zone 1 SafeSite® High Bay

New Certification Allows for Use in New Hazardous Environments in Europe, Middle East, and Australia

Farmingdale, NJ (June 8, 2016) – Dialight (LSE: DIA.L), the global leader in LED lighting technology, today unveiled the first-ever High Efficiency ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 SafeSite® High Bay. Each high bay feature Dialight’s latest world class in-house designed power supply and a full 10-year, (Read More)

From Seafaring to Belzona Engineering: Memories, Amusements and the Next Chapter

Interview with David Blackwell, Belzona Engineering Director

David Blackwell joined Belzona in 1987 after spending 13 years with Shell in the Merchant Navy and rising through the ranks to a Senior Engineering Officer. In Belzona, David has occupied various positions over the years and now heads the company’s Engineering Services Department. We had a chance to catch up with David (Read More)

PS200 Now Offers Extended Battery Life

Renfrew, Scotland, UK- Tyco Gas & Flame Detection is pleased to announce that the PS200 portable gas detector is now available with a new catalytic bead sensor option that provides an increased battery life of up to 80 hours in diffusion mode and 20 hours in pump mode.

Both lightweight and durable, the instrument is ideal for protection in hotworks and confined space applications. The PS200 monitors and displays up to 4 hazardous gas conditions (Read More) 

Elfab launch first range of products for the Tank Protection Market; Flame Arresters & Breather Valves

With over 80 years manufacturing experience, Elfab can now offer customers a higher service level by enabling customers to source a wider range of products from one supplier.

Specifically designed for the tank protection market, both Flame Arresters and Breather Valves offer additional safety relief protection joint with significant cost and performance benefits. (Read More)