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E2S introduces SIL 2 certified BEx alarm horn sounders and Xenon strobe beacons

E2S Warning Signals, the leading independent audible and visual warning signals manufacturer, has introduced a SIL 2 version of its flagship BEx range of explosion proof alarm horn sounders and Xenon strobe beacons. The new IECEx and ATEX certified BEx horns and strobes are the perfect solution for designers and integrators of SIL 2 systems; they are designed and tested to ensure a 99.9% reliability rate, bringing plant safety to new levels. To meet the requirements of SIL 2, a combination of software and hardware in the new units accurately monitors and interprets the sound output of the horn or the light output from the Xenon strobe to check it is functioning correctly. The fault monitoring reports back to the control panel utilising either separate fault contacts or by the introduction to the monitoring circuit of a series resistor. Using the series resistor facility eliminates the need for any additional cables and can be used in a standard two-wire arrangement.

E2S Warning Signals, the world’s leading independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning devices, recently renewed its Russian Fire Certificate applying to a series of popular products.

The extended Certificate of Conformity to GOST 53325 -2012 issued by Fire Safety Technologies, the independent Russian Approval authority, is valid until July 2018 and is applicable over 50 different explosion proof, intrinsically safe and general industrial product versions from the comprehensive E2S portfolio. Alarm horn sounders, L.E.D. strobe beacons, combined audible-visual warning units, PA loudspeakers and manual call points comply to the Russian standards, giving fire system designers, integrators and installers the widest choice and assurance.

Milton Keynes, October 10, 2015: Seminar and workshop from ABB Robotics helps SMEs form an automation strategy that achieves ROI

• ABB to hold third ‘Switch to Robots’ seminar on the 12th November 2015
• Seminar will provide a step-by-step guide to introducing robot automation
• Afternoon workshop in ABB’s training centre features hands-on demonstration
• Seminar includes a demonstration of offline programming software RobotStudio

ABB Robotics will be running the latest in its popular ‘Switch to Robots’ seminar and workshop events (bit.ly/s2rNovember), explaining the benefits that robotic automation can bring for SME companies and how to find, implement and run the best robotic solution.

BEKO TECHNOLOGIES  will be starting the new year in new premises. After nearly a year of searching BEKO TECHNOLOGIES UK will move to Redditch.

Not only will these new premises give a much improved work environment for the UK team, but we will create a first class training and education facility where we can educate current and potential customers, demonstrating our equipment in a live environment giving much needed practical hands on learning.

BEKO TECHNOLOGIES, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of compressed air equipment, has appointed Ben Johansen as regional sales manager for the south east of England to handle sales and aftersales customer support. As the key point of contact for end users, distributors, and OEM’s, Ben will be responsible for promoting sales through maintaining and developing new business relationships.

BEKO TECHNOLOGIES are delighted to inform you that our METPOINT® OCV monitoring system has been successfully validated from BfArM (German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices) as a method to determine residual oil content within medical compressed air. The validation has been executed and achieved within a strong co-operation project of a global gas company and BEKO TECHNOLOGIES.

Major new additions to the FibreGrid range

Since the year 2000, FibreGrid has been leading the way in GRP safety flooring products: stair tread covers, step nosings, flat sheets, grating and more. FibreGrid also manufactures FibreRail – the bestselling ‘warm to touch’ handrail.

Now, to provide the ultimate one-stop shop, FibreGrid is expanding its range to include anti slip paints and coatings for floors and decking, safety tapes, anti slip sheets, rolls and treads. (Read More)

New Infrared Sensor Lets Engineers Check Temperatures with a Smartphone App

Calex Electronics Ltd announces the new PyroNFC, a small, low-cost infrared temperature sensor that lets engineers and machine operators use a smartphone app to check temperature measurements on the production line.

The PyroNFC sensor measures the temperature of surfaces in industrial processes without contact, and at just 29 mm in length, (Read More) 

Is Your Bekomat Condensate Drain Being Cared For?

It is widely accepted that the BEKOMAT condensate drain from BEKO TECHNOLOGIES Ltd is the world’s most reliable condensate drain.

With over three million fitted worldwide, it is also the most prolific by a long way.

The problem is that BEKOMAT is so reliable that customers often neglect to undertake the simple servicing requirements- indeed we have seen many examples of BEKOMAT’s functioning reliably (Read More) 

How Competent Is Competent?

When millions of pounds worth of facility, equipment and production is reliant on the competency of the staff in that environment, it is fair to ask the question, actually how competent is ‘competent’ and what does that mean for potentially explosive environments?

The question is often asked “What is meant by competence?” Competence is commonly regarded to be the ability to perform the activities within an (Read More)