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Local display for easy operation on Michell’s new explosion-proof moisture transmitter

feb-hes-15-3Local display for easy operation on Michell’s new explosion-proof moisture transmitter

Michell Instrument’s newly launched Easidew PRO XP explosion proof dew-point transmitter is now available with an optional integral display, for improved ease of use.

The local display provides engineers with readings of moisture at the point of installation, enabling them to carry out checks and make adjustments conveniently and quickly without referring to their control room. (Read More)

Next time you need Certified Equipment, ask the Ex-PERT!

feb-hes-15-2Next time you need Certified Equipment, ask the Ex-PERT!

A new website Ex-PERT has launched this year, allowing End-Users to more quickly and easily find and filter Hazardous Area Equipment based upon their specific demands.

Ex-PERT enables users of the site to filter products based on Certification, Hazardous Atmosphere, and Zone, right down to the Temperatures that the equipment must be suitable for. (Read More)

Canadian Hospital Uses Ion Science Tiger Voc Detector To Ensure Safe Working Environment For Employees

feb-hes-15-1Canadian Hospital Uses Ion Science Tiger Voc Detector To Ensure Safe Working Environment For Employees

Handheld photoionisation (PID) instrument used to monitor emissions from housekeeping products such as paints, adhesives and new furniture

In a move designed to help ensure the on-going health & safety of its 4000-strong workforce, especially those with known chemical sensitivities, Canada’s St Boniface Hospital has ordered a handheld Tiger volatile organic compound (VOC) (Read More)

Explosion At Chinese Factory Shows Devastating Effects Of (Metal) Dust Explosion – Protection Systems Can Prevent Disastrous Consequences

14-dec-21Explosion At Chinese Factory Shows Devastating Effects Of (Metal) Dust Explosion – Protection Systems Can Prevent Disastrous Consequences

According to provisional casualty figures, more than 70 people died in this latest major explosion at a Chinese factory. Dust was ignited by an open flame, which then led to an explosion. No one knows better than REMBE, the explosion protection specialists from Germany, that tragedies of this kind are avoidable. “The biggest problem is that many companies don’t become our customers until there has been a serious incident,” says (Read More) 

EXPLOSION PROTECTED CRANE SYSTEMS

14-dec-20EXPLOSION PROTECTED CRANE SYSTEMS

Crane systems manufactured by the J D Neuhaus company can be supplied with Atex classifications EX II 2 GD IIA T4 / EX II 3 GD IIB T4, with increased spark protection also available for explosion level II C.

Their products are currently used worldwide, operating in some of the most dangerous dust laden conditions as well as hazardous, toxic and potentially explosive atmospheres. Typical applications include mining, tunnelling, foundries (Read More) 

Sonatest Launch A New Flaw Detector Series Offering Choice, Customisation And Performance, Take A Closer Look.

14-dec-19Sonatest Launch A New Flaw Detector Series Offering Choice, Customisation And Performance, Take A Closer Look.

Sonatest Ltd are pleased to announce the release of the latest range of the Sitescan and Masterscan series of flaw detectors.

Retaining the best features of the established series,  the new range has evolved in response to the requirements of users and their applications, combining simplicity of use with improved capability and field proven reliability. (Read More)

FibreGrid’s GRP Walkway System: High Performance, Low Maintenance

14-dec-18FibreGrid’s GRP Walkway System: High Performance, Low Maintenance

Walkways are dangerous enough places at the best of times, so ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be by installing FibreGrid’s unique GRP Walkway System, which has all the benefits of traditional steel or aluminium, but none of the drawbacks.

Wherever there is a chance of slips, trips or falls, our grating comes into its own as it is slip resistant. But that’s not all. It is also chemical resistant, fire retardant and, unlike metal, won’t spark, (Read More) 

ESAB’S Management Systems Achieve Unique Triple Worldwide Recertification

14-dec-17ESAB’S Management Systems Achieve Unique Triple Worldwide Recertification

ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has achieved ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 recertification for its quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems.

This unique triple recertification covers all ESAB activities, people and units worldwide. ESAB was the first company in the industry to achieve all-inclusive external certification of these three key  (Read More)

Beko Technologies Range Of Special Condensate Drains

14-dec-16Beko Technologies Range Of Special Condensate Drains

BEKO Technologies are world leaders in condensate management, beyond our standard range of BEKOMAT’S BEKO Technologies offer a number of special condensate drains to suit applications that are not adequately covered by the other products in the market.

BEKOMAT explosion proof models with ATEX approval are designed for use in explosive, hazardous locations such as (Read More) 

Minimise The Risks, Think Cold Bonding

14-dec-15Minimise The Risks, Think Cold Bonding

Cold bonding: a safer alternative to hot work

Hot work required for welding, grinding and cutting operations presents certain potential hazards when conducted in potentially explosive and flammable environments. In order to minimise the risk, cold bonding solutions involving materials that are applied and cured at ambient temperatures can offer an alternative solution for repair and newbuild applications on metallic surfaces. (Read More)