SPM Instrument launches Intellinova® Compact online system for Ex environments
SPM Instrument, leading worldwide provider of condition monitoring technology and products, now announces the introduction of Intellinova® Compact Ex, the latest addition to the successful Intellinova product line for online condition monitoring of rotating machinery.
An Ex approved version now joins the Intellinova family of online systems. Intellinova Compact Ex is a high (Read More)
Don’t Confuse Climbing Helmets with Industrial Helmets for Working at Height warns JSP
Climbing helmets designed for leisure activities are increasingly being used on construction sites, especially where scaffolding is present.
But, cautions JSP, climbing helmets that only conform to climbing helmet standard EN12492 and not also to industrial safety standards EN397 or EN14052 may not perform adequately as industrial helmets, posing serious risks to workers that they may not be aware of. (Read More)
Arco Offers Expert Advice At This Year’s Health & Safety Event 2015
Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, returns as an event sponsor to the Health & Safety Event (24th – 26th March 2015, NEC) this spring, with dedicated specialists on hand to offer expert knowledge and guidance on all aspects of workplace safety.
As well as providing visitors with valuable advice, Arco will be showcasing a variety of innovative products on stand H30, including a full range of flame resistant (FR) garments, (Read More)
Momentum Gathers for Maintec 2015
There is more on offer than ever before at Maintec 2015, which is returning to the NEC, Birmingham on 24 – 26 March.
The leading UK event for the maintenance, plant and asset management industry has a packed hall full of industry leading exhibitors, content rich seminars and the latest innovations.
This will be the fortieth year for the show. In the events industry that is a major landmark, and it’s testament to the critical part (Read More)
Implementing A Calibration System – How To Overcome The Common Pitfalls
Why talk about calibration system implementation? Isn’t it enough to focus on comparing equipment and software feature lists?
The reason is that a calibration system implementation is only about 20 to 30% technology, the rest is business culture and process. Calibration system implementation is also very time- and resource-consuming – the risk of failure is high. Typically, a calibration system implementation involves many different functions and departments within an organization and takes a long time to complete.
Why implement a new calibration system
An efficient, modern, automated, computer-based calibration system, and related processes, have many benefits, this kind of system will saves money by reducing the costs of calibrations. (Read More)
Ion Science Launches World’s First Continuous Benzene Specific Monitor
‘Titan’ specially designed for the detection of ambient benzene in petrochemical applications - providing the ultimate protection of workforce, environment & plant
Further underlining its position as a global leader in the design and manufacture of high performance gas detection instrumentation, Ion Science (www.ionscience.com) has unveiled the world’s first continuous benzene specific monitor. (Read More)
Versatile ESD for North Sea platform’s tie-backs
Hima-Sella to build Emergency Shutdown system for off-shore rig in readiness for its receipt of oil and gas from subsea wells.
Stockport, United Kingdom – Specialist Safety Instrumentation Systems provider Hima-Sella has been awarded a contract to develop an Emergency Shutdown (ESD) system for a North Sea oil platform; in relation to modifications being made in order for the platform to receive and process product from two subsea wells. (Read More)
J D NEUHAUS HOISTS FACILITATE CRANE REPAIRS ON OFFSHORE PLATFORM
Replacing the broken engine, which itself weighed-in at approximately 1750kg, presented some logistic problems.
The diesel engine replacement operation was successfully undertaken by the Gerritsen On- & Offshore Services BV company from their base in Amsterdam, with the work being completed in approximately one week. (Read More)
Sabre Safety Delivers New Compressor Technology To Improve Safety And Process
Sabre Safety, the global H2S safety service provider, has recently delivered four of its self-contained ATEX Approved Zone 1 LP breathing air compressors to Sureclean, the international industrial cleaning and waste management specialist, based in Aberdeen and Alness.
Sureclean is enhancing its technologies to provide its services in a safer, more efficient and cost effective way, (Read More)
Standards, Classification and Marking of Hazardous Weighing Equipment
Equipment and products operating in hazardous areas are required to meet stringent criteria.
They must be ‘protected’ to avoid the possibility of them becoming a source of ignition. Weighing systems are often an integral part of a process within the hazardous area and therefore must have suitable protection
Many industries face major challenges when defining a zone as hazardous and this can have major (Read More)
