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Helping businesses support their COVID-19 containment strategies

Hughes Safety Showers are proud to announce the launch of the PORTAdec 500, a portable multi-nozzle decontamination misting shower, suitable for general use as part of overall hygiene facilities or for the decontamination of PPE prior to removal.

The RT STROBE pocketLED LASER is an innovative addition to the portfolio of measuring devices from the Freiburg specialist. By integrating the unique auto-sync laser function, users get two devices in one: a portable stroboscope and in addition a digital handheld tachometer with laser measurement.

The tachometer function can be used up to a distance of approx. 3 meters. The laser beam is aimed at a reflection mark. The reflected beam triggers the receiver which is integrated in the flash head of the instrument.

Viral epidemics such as the current coronavirus (COVID-19) have created a global demand for infrared cameras that are able to screen for a fever condition in humans. Many businesses wish to protect their most important assets, their people, by installing appropriate fever screening systems. Micro-Epsilon has responded to this demand by introducing an infrared camera specifically for this application.

ecom, a Pepperl+Fuchs brand, is expanding its range of mobile devices with accessories to create a future-proof solution for usage in harsh environments. The focus is on a holistic and cross-product concept. With special charging solutions, a versatile mounting concept and innovative peripherals such as the intrinsically safe thermal video camera Cube 800 and the Smart-Ex Watch® 01, ecom offers a consistent system for maximum practicability and functionality in the mobile worker’s daily work routine.

i.safe MOBILE, a developer of mobile communication devices in the hazardous zone 1/21, has announced the IS930.1. The IS930.1 combines the indestructible robustness of an IP-certified tablet with ATEX and IECEx approvals for safe use in hazardous environments.

It can be used in the oil, petrochemical, pharmaceutical and food industries as well as in mining, public utilities, municipalities and energy suppliers, among others. The IS930.1 comes with an 8" large, capacitive and low-reflection screen made of RugDisplay glass with a maximum resolution of 1,920 x 1,200 pixels, which is easy to read even in direct sunlight.

ID key-operated switches replace the use of passwords in human-machine-interfaces (HMI).

By Martin Brown, product manager Siemens

Human-Machine-Interfaces (HMIs) are dashboards that act as an interface between a user and a machine or device.  They are designed to present information in a graphical format about the status of a process to an operator.  HMIs can be password protected to only give authorisation and access to operators with the correct security clearance.  However, a growing and recurring problem has been the loss or misplacement of these critical passwords, causing a host of delays.

Cygnus Instruments is proud to announce that the Cygnus 1 IS Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge now has IECEx Zone 0 Certification.

In 1996 the IECEx was established through the initiative of the Ex industry and with support from certification bodies in the UK, France, Canada and Germany.

The principle reason for the creation of the IECEx was to create a global (as opposed to regional)  system that would provide manufacturers with a single mechanism whereby testing and assessment for the Ex sector would only need to be conducted once – and would be subsequently accepted by all members of the system.

Carrying out bolting operations at height runs the risk of danger to those working beneath dropped objects. Enerpac introduces a lightweight solution with industry-first patented safety features. The Enerpac DSX-Series Aluminium Square Drive Torque Wrenches are safe, easy to use, tools designed for medium duty use when working at height.

Enerpac announces a complete suite of ATEX-Certified Tools for engineers working in potentially explosive atmospheres. Suitable for zones 1 and 2 gaseous atmospheres and zones 21 and 22 dust atmospheres, the range includes hydraulic torque wrenches, air pumps, flange spreading tools, hydraulic sealed hand pumps and hoses.

Enables ASHRAE 15, EN 378 and CSA B52 safety compliance for refrigerant, toxic and combustible gases.

Bacharach announces the MGS-402 gas detection controller for refrigerant, toxic and combustible gas detection applications.  The system is designed for safety compliance in mechanical rooms, cold storage facilities, walk-in freezers, and cold room applications to -40° F/C.