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Additional EX approvals for PR electronics sensor head-mounted transmitters

jun-14-2Additional EX approvals for PR electronics sensor head-mounted transmitters

Roende, Denmark, 11. April, 2014: The PR 5343 sensor head-mounted 2-wire level transmitter is now released with FM, IECEx and INMETRO approvals, clearing the way for its use in hazardous area applications in the factory and process automation industry in USA, Brazil and a number of other countries.

The 5343 is a sensor head-mounted 2-wire programmable level transmitter with high measurement accuracy (Read More) 

Magnetic Drive Pump Offers Containment For Liquefied Gases

jun-14-1Magnetic Drive Pump Offers Containment For Liquefied Gases

Magnetic drive pumps offer high levels of liquid and vapour containment and are a highly effective solution for a great many challenging applications, in particular handing liquefied gases.

Such applications are now being addressed by AxFlow with its Aturia SDTM pump range.
 
The Aturia range of SDTM magnetic drive (Read More) 

Calibration In Hazardous Environments

mar-14-22Calibration In Hazardous Environments

A hazardous environment is an area that contains elements that may cause an explosion: source of ignition, a flammable substance and oxygen.

Intrinsic safety (IS) is a protection technique for safely operating electronic equipment in explosive environments. The idea behind intrinsic safety is to make sure that the available electrical and thermal energy in a system is always low enough that ignition of the hazardous atmosphere cannot occur. (Read More)

Avelair supports “Made in Britain” Campaign

mar-14-21Avelair supports “Made in Britain” Campaign

The “Made in Britain” campaign highlights the passion around British-made brands and UK manufacturing.

As a UK designer and manufacturer of rotary screw air compressors, Avelair are keen to champion authentic British goods to ensure we keep skills, crafts and innovation alive whilst supporting Britain’s position as the design centre of the world. (Read More)

If FibreGrid can make a castle safe, we can do the same for your premises

mar-14-20If FibreGrid can make a castle safe, we can do the same for your premises

Originally built just after the Norman Conquest (when Building Regs weren’t quite so stringent!), Norwich Castle is now a fine museum.

Visitors are free to roam around the castle, including the battlements, which is why Fibregrid was called in. The perimeter roof around the castle, which offers panoramic views of the city, had wooden boards for people to walk on. These allowed rain water to collect and were a potential slip hazard. (Read More)

SAFETYWORKS & Solutions Ltd Explore The Options For Safe Roof Access

mar-14-19SAFETYWORKS & Solutions Ltd Explore The Options For Safe Roof Access

There are of course various reasons to access roofs, including the need to complete such tasks as routine maintenance, equipment inspection, minor roof repairs, and changing HVAC filters.

Less frequently, work may require employees or contractors to be on roofs for extended periods of time, such as when constructing new buildings, re-roofing or installing ventilation systems.  (Read More)

ESAB Oxygen Regulators Feature Patented Design Offering Regulator Burnout Protection

mar-14-18ESAB Oxygen Regulators Feature Patented Design Offering Regulator Burnout Protection

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products offers a range of high-quality oxygen regulators, all featuring a patented design that provides regulator burnout protection only offered by ESAB.

ESAB oxygen regulators incorporate built-in Regulator Burn-Out (RBO) protection, which contains oxygen regulator fires when used properly. (Read More)

Crowcon’s Gas-Pro PID Protects Workers from VOCs and H2S

mar-14-17Crowcon’s Gas-Pro PID Protects Workers from VOCs and H2S

Photo-ionisation detection finds toxic compounds at very low concentrations

Crowcon’s new Gas-Pro PID portable gas detector, part of the popular Gas-Pro range, detects a wide range of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in many industrial applications.
 
VOCs are not only highly flammable, they also (Read More)

JSP Makes Face-Fitting Respirators Even Easier

mar-14-16JSP 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.
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PressToCheck™ P3 R D filters have (Read More)

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

mar-14-15New 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)