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JSP Makes Face-Fitting Respirators Even Easier

JSP has launched its popular, lightweight Force 8 half-mask with new Press To Check™ P3 R D filters that enable the fit of the respirator to be checked in under 3 seconds with 3 simple steps:

1. Fit – don the mask
2. Press – squeeze the filters together to create a seal
3. Check – breathe in and feel the mask depress when an effective face fit is achieved, adjusting the mask if necessary.

PressToCheck™ P3 R D filters have (Read More)

New binary gas analyzer from Michell gives long-term reliability and low-cost of ownership

Michell Instruments has announced the launch of their new binary gas analyzer – the XTC601 Thermal Conductivity Analyzer. The analyzer uses thermal conductivity technology to detect percent levels of a target gas mixed with another background gas.

The introduction of this instrument extends Michell’s current gas analysis offering of moisture and (Read More)

The Importance of Baseline Safety Practices to Maximise Gas Detection Systems’ Effectiveness and Protect Workers

With an increasing number of workers in highly volatile areas, there has never been a more important time for gas detection technologies that safeguard workers from the deadly effects of toxic chemicals such as methane, carbon monoxide among others.

And, luckily, gone are the days of the 19th and early 20th centuries, when coal miners would send canaries (Read More)

Added Safety And Operational Advantages For Diesel Engine Overspeed Protection

Wyndham Page launch innovative ‘auto/manual’ shutdown valve range

Wyndham Page, the diesel engine protection equipment manufacturer, has launched an innovative range of cost-competitive shutdown valves for diesel engine overspeed protection in areas in which hazardous concentrations of flammable gas or vapours may exist. The new V series mechanical action valves (Read More)

SPM Instrument releases cutting-edge portable instruments for extreme EX zones

SPM Instrument, The leading provider of condition monitoring technology, now announces the launch of Leonova Diamond® IS and Leonova Emerald® IS. IECEx and ATEX certified, these new arrivals from SPM provide sophisticated condition monitoring capabilities for potentially explosive industrial environments, including zones 0, 1 and 2. (Read More)

The Wide Scope Of Infrared In Wind Energy Generation

Andrew Baker, Sales and Marketing Manager, FLIR Systems UK

The UK is one of the optimal locations for wind power in the world and considered to be the best in Europe. We currently have in excess of 5,000 on- and offshore turbines with a total capacity of over 10 gigawatts.  Indeed the UK has recently overtaken France and Italy to become the world’s sixth largest producer of wind power.  (Read More)

Compressed air in the Chemical and Process industry

Virtually all manufacturing industry uses compressed air. There are some industries however where the quality of the compressed air is critical. The chemical and process industry being one such sector.

There are too many processes to mention but to name a few, agitation and aeration blending of liquids, process instrumentation, pneumatic conveying and operation of devices where a spark may be dangerous. (Read More)

Insist on BCAS – Be Compliant And Safe

Founded in 1930 at the instigation of the British Government, the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is the only UK technical trade association representing manufacturers, distributors and users of compressors, vacuum pumps, pneumatic tools and allied products.

The primary aim of the British Compressed Air Society is to support its members as they grow (Read More)

FlexIR Electrical Maintenance Safety Device Solutions “Inspect the Uninspectable”

The power generation industry has the most rigorous electrical preventative maintenance (EPM) programs in the electrical maintenance industry and knows the cost of losing power to the customers it supports…

Their programs have to be better, more efficient and safer than that of their customers, and their customers demand this. (Read More)

Wireless Monitoring Technology Leader Launches ATEX Gas Logger

HWM, the market leading manufacture and supplier of GPRS telemetry data loggers, is launching its new ATEX Zone 0 rated MultiLog LX IS logger for gas and wastewater applications.

Certified Intrinsically Safe for use in potentially hazardous environments, it builds up on the success of one of their most popular wireless logger lines by enabling its (Read More)