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Read the case study from a cinema group, and find out how to quickly remove spills from various floor types with an eco-friendly, and highly efficient solution from Brady Corporation.

The cinema group needed a clean and efficient solution to remove various small spills in cinemas, both behind the scenes and in publicly accessible areas. Between shows, every spill from soda, sauce or other food & beverage products needs to disappear to welcome the next group of customers coming in for a great movie experience.

The clay-based granulate the cinema group was using created too much dust and proved too messy, even for behind the scenes areas, if not applied and removed immediately. In most of the publicly accessible areas, it was not even an option, as the risk of staining carpet floors with the clay granulate was just too high.

Solution: Fast and clean spill removal

Brady Corporation proposed its eco-friendly SpillFix granular that can safely be used to remove spills from the most porous or uneven surfaces, including carpet.

SpillFix is a 100% natural product made out of coconut coir. Thanks to its lightweight honeycomb structure, SpillFix immediately starts absorbing any liquid.

On top of this, 2.8 kg of SpillFix can absorb the same spill volume as 22.5 kg of clay based granular, so a lot less product is needed to achieve better results.

Unlike many clay-based granulars, SpillFix does not leave any slick residue behind and can be mopped up with a few swift swipes.

Results: Efficient spill removal between shows

The cinema group can now remove spills from sodas, sauces or other food & beverage products in a much more efficient way. SpillFix can simply be poured on any spill and vacuumed when dry shortly after, no matter whether the spill occurred on a linoleum or carpet floor.

How to combat spills effectively

Brady’s Spill control guide book offers ideas on how to prepare for potential spills and what to do in case of a spill. The guide also includes a number of solutions that can be deployed to prevent spills from spreading and to remove spills.

Download the Spill control guide book now >>

Choose Snickers Workwear and Solid Gear footwear and take an important step in enhancing your company’s sustainability roadmap. You’ll be making a conscious contribution to the environment and saving valuable resources through your buying decisions.

Snickers Workwear leads on sustainability by using the highest quality, most hard-wearing products that have as little environmental impact as possible. New garments are made from ‘preferred fibres’ to create hard-wearing workwear with a long product lifecycle - the key to reducing waste.

The same applies to Solid Gear safety footwear which is continually reducing its environmental footprint by using longer-lasting, higher-quality footwear components and taking responsibility for the whole lifecycle of the products – from development and usage to recycling and disposal.

The combined result is environmentally friendly, ergonomically designed workwear and footwear that meet the physical demands that tradesmen and women face at work while reducing their carbon footprint too!

 For more information on the Snickers Workwear and Solid Gear Safety Footwear  sustainability philosophy you can call the Helpline on 01484 854788; check out www.snickersworkwear.co.uk , www.solidgearfootwear.com or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

You can count on real comfort and protection from the rain with Snickers Workwear’s AllroundWork and FlexiWork Jackets for professional tradesmen and women.

 Stay dry, warm and comfortable by choosing from a range of water-repellent jackets that will keep you dry in light showers and deliver great breathability to ventilate your body when you’re active on site.

But if you need 100% waterproofness for long periods, check out the GORE-TEX® jackets and the PU garments with welded seams. As part of Snickers Workwear’s ‘outer shell’ clothing layer, GORE-TEX® jackets are extremely durable. With a waterproof membrane to keep you dry, they’re windproof to keep you warm and breathable to keep you comfortable all day long.

There’s a host of AllroundWork and FlexiWork jacket styles and extensive size options available so you can layer your working clothes properly to ensure that your energy and performance levels are as weatherproofed as you are.

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For more information on Snickers Workwear’s ‘Weatherproof Working’, call the Hultafors Group UK Helpline on 01484 854788, checkout the website at www.snickersworkwear.co.uk or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

A new era in bulk solids level sensing with VEGAPULS6X non-contact radar sensors.

With VEGAPULS 6X, VEGA “re-thinks” radar. The result: A new radar level sensor that can measure in virtually every conceivable bulk-solids application. The time when users had to choose their level instrument from a multitude of options are history.

Traditionally, the search for a suitable bulk solids level sensor begins by thinking about questions like: what solution would be best for my application? How can I ensure I choose the correct and most reliable device for a successful outcome for my project? Of course non-contact radar offers great answers for these questions.

The customer already knows their own applications, the details of product properties and process they want measured or controlled; temperature ranges involved, standards needed to be met and installation fittings that are available. But, until now, choosing a radar-based level instrument could be a laborious, time consuming and stressful task, matching these process details to myriad radar frequencies, model numbers, part numbers and options on offer.

Now this selection process is being simplified by VEGA. With its new VEGAPULS 6X: one device for all and a new selection and ordering method that is customer-application focused. Just enter the process and mechanical information and it enables complete, correct configuration and even pre-calibration of the specific sensor required - for any application, whether for liquids or bulk solids.

VEGA ushers in a new era in level sensing with the radar sensor VEGAPULS6X.

With VEGAPULS 6X, VEGA radar “thinks” in a new way. The result: A new level radar sensor that can measure in virtually every conceivable application. The time when users had to choose their level instrument from a multitude of different types are now history.

Traditionally, the search for a suitable level sensor begins by thinking about things like: what solution would be best for my application, how can I ensure I choose the correct and most reliable device for a successful outcome for my project? Of course radar offers great answers for these questions.

The customer already knows their own process, the details of product properties and processing to be controlled, the temperature ranges involved, the standard needed to be met and installation fittings that are available. But, until now, choosing a radar-based level instrument was a laborious task, matching these process details to myriad radar frequencies, part numbers and options on offer. Now the process is being completely transformed by VEGA with its new VEGAPULS 6X.  One device for all and a new selection and ordering method that is customer-application focused. It enables complete, correct configuration and even pre-calibration of the specific sensor required - for any application, whether for liquids or bulk solids.

Miami Lakes, FL—February 23, 2022 – In numerous industries, concrete is used to build secondary chemical containment areas and bunds. The function of these structures is to retain spilled chemicals, facilitate product recovery, and prevent environmental contamination, as required by environmental and safety regulations. While concrete is a cost-effective and sturdy material, it is susceptible to physical and chemical damage due to its porosity. Concrete walls and floors are prone to damages caused by cracking, increased porosity, reinforcing bar corrosion, and chemical attack. If the deterioration is not addressed early, the structural integrity of the concrete may suffer, and even with the use of the bund, it can result in contamination of the surrounding areas and groundwater. Concrete also moves mostly due to thermal expansion and contraction. If expansion joints are not placed and spaced accordingly, this movement can lead to cracking, affecting the monolithic character of the concrete substrate and exacerbating ingress of chemicals.

Therefore, a great number of asset owners opt for containment areas coated with protective coatings. Some of these coatings are specifically designed for chemical resistance to aggressive chemicals whereas others are less chemically resistant but more flexible, hence ideal for crack bridging. Products like Belzona 4361, for instance, provide both outstanding chemical resistance and flexibility. However, it could be quite costly for secondary containment applications where the stored chemicals are rather benign. This was the main reason for launching Belzona 5815, a solvent-free containment grade coating with enhanced flexibility.

Blayds Group are pleased to announce the recent launch of their CPD approved online learning portal, making Hazardous Area learning accessible and affordable for everyone.  

There are currently 2 courses on offer: Hazardous Area Basics  &  Hazardous Area cable Gland Installation and Inspection.

Hazardous Area Basics: This is the ideal course for those just entering into the world of Hazardous Areas. The aim of the course is to provide learners with knowledge and understanding of the basic terminology & main protection concepts used in  potentially explosive atmospheres.

Upon completion of the course, learners will:

• Understand area classification basics & the importance of zones
• Understand the basic protection concepts
• Understand the main hazardous area terminology
• Understand ingress protection IP codes
• Understand Temperature ratings & equipment groups
• Understand current ATEX & IECEX directives

Hazardous Area Cable Glands: this course covers the termination of cables via certified cable glands in Hazardous areas. This will explain how the various components of a cable gland are designed to maintain the protection concepts of Exe and Exd protection.

Upon completion of the course, learners will:

• Understand the basic protection concepts relating to cable glands
• Understand the basic hazardous area terminology
• Understand cable gland construction, materials & selection
• Understand the requirements of installation & inspection
• Recognise errors in gland termination

Both courses are CPD (Continuing Professional Development) approved and are delivered online, meaning they are self-paced & can be fit around existing commitments. Prices start at just £69.99. To learn more visit www.blayds.com/learning

Radnor Hills Mineral Water has chosen Hart Door Systems to supply a further high-speed door for its Radnor-based mineral water plant.

Brian Woodcock, Hart’s regional sales manager says, “the order continues an excellent working relationship with the company.”

“We have installed several Speedor Minis, so it is good to follow these up with our Speedor Storm variant, designed specifically as an external high-speed door for frequent use in high traffic situations, particularly in exposed areas where exceptional wind resistance is required.”

Mr Woodcock adds: “We had a five-star review from the client for our door quality and speed of installation which underscores the Hart ethos. The continuing performance of Hart’s existing doors on site is a great help I am sure but also our bidding process and the excellence of our engineers on site were pivotal.”

Contact: 0191 214 0404  www.hartdoors.com

Alongside its wide portfolio of lifting and handling equipment for sale, Hoist and Winch Ltd is currently promoting its extensive know-how and experience in the hire market. The company is an expert in turnkey hire projects involving air- and electric-powered hoists, overseeing installation, commissioning, testing and certification tasks as part of a complete service package that provides genuine market differentiation.

Through its turnkey offer, Hoist & Winch expertly advises customers on the most suitable equipment for their lifting requirements, making precise arrangements to ensure safe and reliable operation. This advice is particularly important for air hoists, where the selection of a portable diesel compressor or the checking of plant air supply is necessary. Here, requirements will include specifying the optimal operating pressure, air volume, and hose length and bore size, as well as preparing and lubricating the air supply.

Hoist & Winch completed a notable turnkey hire project over the recent Christmas period. A customer within the building materials industry hired a special 12t swl (safe working load), twin air-powered, trolley-based air hoist for lifting and replacing a large gear weighting 9t. This type of hoist was necessary to spread the 9t load over a greater distance of the monorail beam bottom flange than a standard hoist trolley arrangement would allow.

Hi-line Industries, an established and reputable UK manufacturer of high-quality compressed air purification equipment, can today offer a fully featured range of desiccant air dryers. The company’s series of class-leading HPSA heatless dryers includes new standard models, the recently launched HPSA-CT (Carbon Tower) version, plus the bespoke HP-HPSA (High Pressure) model. As a result, Hi-line can fulfil the needs of any company that needs dry, clean compressed air or nitrogen, whatever the application.

The Hi-line HPSA (Heatless Pressure Swing Adsorption) series of desiccant dryers features proven technology developed and manufactured in the UK by the company’s expert engineering team working to approved engineering standards. These ‘plug and play’ units with digital control panels come skid-mounted with their own filtration package (pre- and after-filtration). Available for next-day delivery, all standard HPSA dryers use Dri-Zorb 27 desiccant media that delivers constant low dewpoints while consuming the lowest possible quantity of regeneration air.

In order to meet ongoing industry demand, Hi-line is constantly looking to expand its portfolio, recently enhancing the HPSA range with two smaller capacity models. The new HPSA 70 and HPSA 100 bring the total number of standard models to 12, with flow capacity from 75 to 1130 scfm (larger heatless dryers are available if required).

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Another recent introduction to the range is the HPSA-CT (Carbon Tower), a three-stage dryer with

the Carbon Tower added after the adsorption dryer. Clean, dry air passes through the Carbon Tower and adsorbs gases and aerosols dependant on requirements and the zeolites selected. This capability makes the HPSA-CT extremely flexible and suitable for use in many specific applications. The Hi-line HPSA-CT features pre-filtration sub-micron oil removal and safety valves as standard, as well as an after-filter for particulate removal. A total of 12 standard HPSA-CT models are available with flow capacity from 80 to 1130 scfm. Larger HPSA-CT dryers are available upon request.

Hi-line can also now offer its bespoke HP-HPSA (High Pressure) heatless dryer. This model features the same proven HPSA technology, just running at high pressure. Control air is at 7 bar, but with elevated pressures up to 450 bar for specific applications such as P.E.T. blowing and moulding, R&D applications, breathing air/diving applications, speciality gas blending and laser cutting.

Every HPSA model in the extensive Hi-line range is a fully automatic, IP65-rated, self-contained unit featuring HDC1 digital dewpoint controller, stainless steel pipework, independent switching valves, exhaust silencers and a one-year warranty on parts and labour. Options include the company’s AEMS - Automatic Energy Management System (with digital dewpoint readout, high-humidity alarm, and set and demand regeneration), dewpoint to -70°C, and automatic start/stop control.

www.hilineindustries.com