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Laminar Flow Booth for Industrial Applications

Flextraction, specialists in the dust and fume extraction industry, have introduced a Laminar Flow Booth to their extensive range of products and offer a modular unit in 2, 4 or 6 meter widths.

Ideally suited to those environments where dust generation is unavoidable, cannot be contained or collected at source, it is designed to be used in conjunction with a full width, standard height (900mm) work bench.  The unit provides laminar air flow across the (Read More)

TC Installations (TCi) have manufactured Antennae for hazardous areas since 2003.

The units FM Approved for Class I Division 1 Groups ABCD and Class II Division 1 Groups EFG.  T6(Ta = -40 to + 60 deg C) cover the WiFi frequencies.

TCi are also an ISO 9001 Certified Professional Services Provider experienced in all aspects of the implementation of many ranges of wireless solutions. TCi provide consultancy; RF Surveys; Cabling and configuration.  TCi also provide bespoke ruggedised (Read More)

High Reliability, High Availability, Cost Effective I.S. Isolators from Exloc Instruments

Can Your Application Afford to Ignore the GMI Range?

Exloc are pleased to offer the GM International D5000 series of universal mount Intrinsically Safe galvanic isolators. The D5000 modules provide a most simple and cost effective means of implementing Intrinsic Safety into YOUR Hazardous Area applications. (Read More)

ECITB Building the Capacity & Capability of the North Sea Workforce

Capital investment into the North Sea continues to soar, but the question is . . . Are there enough people to carry out the highly skilled, technical and safety critical work, that the Oil & Gas sector needs to thrive?

The Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) is working hard to build the capacity and capability of the Oil & Gas workforce through the development of training and qualifications to; support (Read More)

DSEAR, Fluid Awareness And Oxidation Explained

Global Heat Transfer is offering a range of onsite or off site training courses on the Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR), thermal fluid awareness and managing and understanding of oxidation.

The courses focus on sampling methods for thermal fluids and on understanding what to look for in test results. (Read More)

New High-End IR Thermometer Targeted At High Temperature Environments

Fluke, the global leader in portable electronic test and measurement technology, has introduced a new, high-end Infrared (IR) Thermometer with upgraded performance particularly for use in high-temperature environments, such as glass, cement and petrochemical works, in metal refining and smelting, and electrical power production.

The new Fluke 572-2 has a 60:1 distance (Read More)

IRISS Infrared Windows Underpin Reliable Renewable Power Generation

Thermal imaging is a powerful and flexible predictive maintenance tool that allows the non-contact inspection of live electrical and mechanical systems.

This benefit can only be realised however if personal safety is assured and for this purpose industry is increasingly turning to IRISS infrared window technology.  And one sector where its take-up is growing significantly is renewable energy (Read More)

Optical Gas Imaging Camera Helps Improve Environment And Safety At Borealis

Many petrochemical plants handle invisible gaseous hydrocarbons. Most of these gases pose some sort of safety aspects.

They may be toxic, or can cause health issues in case of long term exposure. Others are highly flammable, explosive even, and most of them will have a negative impact on the environment if they enter the atmosphere (Read More)

TC Installations (TCi) have manufactured Antennae for hazardous areas since 2003 the units are certified for both ATEX and IECEx.

The antennae range cover frequencies from 400MHz to 6 GHz.

Currently under development and soon to be released is a Directional antenna to cover the Wi-Fi frequencies.  We also offer Hazardous area Zone 1/21 enclosures that will hold most leading WLAN Access Points (CISCO; Motorola; Aruba). (Read More)

Fortress Interlocks Introduces Compact SR Safety Key Switch to Isolate Power

For example, when the key is trapped inside the SR unit the power to machinery is on, and when the key is free, power is off.

This allows the person carrying the freed key to enter the machinery or guarded area safely and power is not resumed until the key is returned. This is a typical sequence and other sequences can be specified.The new SR unit from Fortress Interlocks is a compact (Read More)