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Operations with potentially explosive atmospheres may be overlooking the risks presented by shrink wrapping machines, warns Pyroban.

“When it comes to lift trucks operating in ATEX Zones, we find that many firms are increasingly aware of the need for explosion protection to keep people safe,” says Matt Booth, Sales Manager for Pyroban in the UK and Ireland. “Yet, sometimes, these same applications have completely forgotten about the dangers posed by their shrink wrappers.”

Shrink wrap machines are often present in potentially explosive atmospheres, such as operations handling paints, coatings, chemicals, or any other flammable substance.  They may be used within a production or warehouse area to apply shrink film or stretch wrap to individual products or batches of products before onward transport.

In a strategic move to kick start 2021, R. STAHL Ltd. and Norco Group Limited have officially joined forces to fulfil Central Battery System (CBS) supply, commissioning, and service scopes.

The new alliance will see R. STAHL Ltd. working closely with the emergency power specialists. Norco Group Limited will be recognised and promoted as the official service partner for Central Battery Systems of R. STAHL Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Norco Group Limited will directly manage Commissioning and Service scopes on behalf of R. STAHL Ltd. The core aim is to ensure the full compliance of CBS fed emergency lighting systems without compromise.

In a strategic move to kick start 2021, R. STAHL Ltd. and Norco Group Limited have officially joined forces to fulfil Central Battery System (CBS) supply, commissioning and service scopes.

The new alliance will see R. STAHL Ltd. working closely with the emergency power specialists. Norco Group Limited will be recognised and promoted as the official service partner for Central Battery Systems of R. STAHL Ltd. in the United Kingdom. Norco Group Limited will directly manage Commissioning and Service scopes on behalf of R. STAHL Ltd. The core aim is to ensure the full compliance of CBS fed emergency lighting systems without compromise.

After a year-long build, VEGA Controls have opened their own purpose-built training and seminar centre and UK head office at ‘Metior House’, Maresfield, in the heart of Sussex.

The facility benefits from almost 10,000 square feet of training and meeting facilities for VEGA customers and stakeholders to use. These include: over 15 working, hands-on equipment and application models of level and pressure technologies, sited in their own networked demonstration area; state of the art Av amenities; full sets of operational training equipment and interconnected desks to help train people to the highest standards. It also boasts a spacious cafe/dining room, with access to an outdoor seating and breakout area adjacent to woodland.

Atexxo Manufacturing has released an Apple iPhone 11 which is suitable for use in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous locations. The explosion proof iPhones are originally manufactured by Apple then converted and certified according to ATEX and IECEx by Atexxo Manufacturing. This makes the ATEX and IECEx smartphones suited for safe use in gas/vapour Zone 1 and zone 2 hazardous areas. Sim-card can be installed by the end-user themselves.

The V-100 technology has been developed by Chemport Ltd, and in tests carried out by the UK Government’s Health Laboratories at Porton Down is shown to offer a superior barrier against smaller airborne particulates than disposable protective technology in use worldwide.

Emerging evidence suggests that Coronavirus particles around 120 nanometres in size can remain airborne for longer, and travel further, and this has been acknowledged by the World Health Organization.

Enerpac announces new ZU5 Post Tensioning Pumps offering increased efficiency for post tensioning contractors when strengthening steel strands in reinforced concrete.

With six pistons for increased stressing speed, operators can stress more strands or tendons per day. In a head-to-head job site test, the Enerpac ZU5 performed 30% faster than traditional hydraulic pumps. The ZU5 improves contractors’ ability to stay on schedule or move onto other jobs more quickly.

Mulesing-free, 100% All-natural and sustainable undergarments.

Stay warm or cool in our 100% All-Natural Merino Wool mid- and base-layer clothes that deliver optimal comfort for all kinds of working environments and leisure activities when the weather gets chilly.

There are short and long sleeve T-shirts as well as leggings and topwear that combine superior wool warmth with body-mapping designs for the ultimate base- and mid-layer protection in really cold conditions. 

Designed by nature for excellent ventilation and insulation, Merino wool is extremely soft, and naturally odour-preventive for an all-day fresh feel. It’s also temperature-regulating, repels water, dirt particles. It’s anti-static and Snickers Workwear ensures that the wool it uses is produced in kind-to-animals, ‘Mulesing-Free’ environments.

Delivering great wind protection and efficient ventilation.

Snickers Workwear jackets are well known for delivering performance and comfort at work - integral features of this new range of Windproof Jackets.

Sharp, stylish looks and market-leading GORE® WINDSTOPPER® and stretch CORDURA® fabric technology to make this jacket a must for winter on site or outdoor leisurewear.

World-leading certified Kneeguard™ solutions to save your knees.

Hard work all day, every day means that some craftsmen and craftswomen put more pressure on their knees than many top athletes. So, the risk of long-term knee injuries and chronic pain can be far higher among trade professionals than most other occupations.