For any organisation that operates within a high-risk environment, critical alarms are a fundamental component to assure the safety of staff and continuity of operations. The manufacturing industry, in particular, is known to be a high-risk environment as workers typically have to deal with heavy-duty machinery and potentially hazardous materials. This environment can be especially dangerous for lone workers who perform their roles without supervision from other colleagues.
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At IMHX 2019, Pyroban will continue its celebrations marking 50 years since the start of “Project Pyroban”.
During IMHX, the UK’s largest logistics event held at the NEC from 24 – 27 September, Pyroban experts will be discussing a range of explosion protection solutions that help manage the risk of ignition found in materials handling equipment (MHE).
ProGlove and Conker Partnership Sets Sights on Enabling a Smarter UK Workforce
London and Munich, 4 June 2019 --ProGlove, a leading provider of industrial wearables, has announced a new partnership with Conker, a British producer of business rugged tablets, touch screens and mobile devices. The partnership enables ProGlove to expand its reach into the UK via Conker; who will offer ProGlove’s MARK 2 intelligent, wearable barcode scanner to clients alongside Conker’s range of tablets, touch screens and mobile devices.
Static electricity introduces a broad spectrum of operational problems during manufacturing and handling processes in flammable and combustible atmospheres across a wide-range of industries.
Static electricity introduces a broad spectrum of operational problems during manufacturing and handling processes in flammable and combustible atmospheres across a wide-range of industries.
Chemical processing plants and oil refineries are characterised by long lengths of continuously welded pipework connecting mobile and fixed process vessels and installations. Piping is used for moving raw and semi processed materials for refining into more useful products.
Primary Crusher Foundations Saved by Polymeric Concrete Solutions
It isn’t uncommon to have various problems that could be associated with machinery and equipment in the mining industry. The environments in which they operate can be incredibly harsh often leading to the need for repair and maintenance.
The most common issues associated within the mining industry can range from Abrasion, Chemical Attack, Corrosion, (Read More)
Explosion isolation flap valve Q-Flap RX™
Explosion Isolation is absolutely necessary for a comprehensive safety concept. Without explosion isolation, the safety concept is not just insufficient, it also represents wasted money for operators, because: Throughout the industry, vessels, silos and other parts are often connected to each other by pipelines.
If a dust explosion occurs in one equipement, this also enhances the risk of flames and pressure propagation (Read More)
The Advantages Of Pneumatic Versus Electric Hoists
Why Air Hoists Are Beyond Compare For Safe, Reliable, Cost-Effective Lifting
When considering a new investment in hoist technology, a full comparison between pneumatic and electric hoists can pay real dividends. In short, pneumatic hoists from J D Neuhaus (JDN) offer numerous advantages over their electric counterparts. (Read More)
RADOX® cable reduces weight by up to 60% and space up to 70%, as well as providing a minimum 25 year lifetime guarantee and the lowest Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) available on the market today (Read More)
Peppers Cable Glands Launch Eclipse
Surrey based cable gland specialists Peppers are pleased to announce the latest addition to their range of ATEX & IECEx Cable Glands.
Commenting on Eclipse, Peppers Sales Manager Grayham Churchouse said;
“The Eclipse™ range of barrier gland products is entirely designed to ensure error free installation and on-site time saving. We’ve achieved this by using a simple resin retention seal and a hand operated cartridge incorporating a vortex mixing system which allows the installer to work confidently and effectively.
We observed that although there were other two part fast setting resin systems on the market, these systems did not allow for any inspection inside the sealing chamber. How would the installer know if an effective introduction of resin has been dispensed between the cable cores to create the required gas tight seal? (Read More)