News

Monitoring gas mixtures in Weld Overlay Cladding production

july14-1Monitoring gas mixtures in Weld Overlay Cladding production

Arc Energy Resources was started by European Welding Engineer, Alan Robinson in 1994.

Since then they have become a worldwide contractor of weld overlay clad products and services.

Arc Energy’s weld overlay cladding provides heavy duty protection against corrosion and wear for process and pipeline equipment used in hostile environments, including offshore oil and gas applications. (Read More)

New JACOB product catalogue – perfection in connection

jun-14-26New JACOB product catalogue – perfection in connection

210 pages packed with product and application details, the new 2014 JACOB catalogue is the ultimate reference manual modular pipework systems.  It is also available in an electronic PDF format.

JACOB manufacture thin-walled, fully-welded modular pipework systems, components, valves and now offers flanged pipework in diameters up to 1600mm.

New for 2014 (Read More)

Intrinsically Safe Interface Solutions for E2S Sounders and Beacons

jun-14-25Intrinsically Safe Interface Solutions for E2S Sounders and Beacons

E2S has published a complete guide for easy specification and installation for their range of intrinsically safe sounders, beacons and combination devices.

The guide is based on the ATEX certification but in general, the guidelines apply to other intrinsic safety standards including NEC and IECEx.

Focusing on interface selection, the guide offers advice regarding the advantages and disadvantages of Zener barriers (Read More) 

10 TOP TIPS

10 TOP TIPS

DON’T SLIP UP WHEN IT COMES TO SAFE INDUSTRIAL FLOORING

1) Ensure you have the correct type of flooring.

Different working environments require different levels of slip resistance. Indoor flooring, though less likely to get wet, should still provide a good level of slip resistance to ensure a safe surface. However, flooring within industrial plants and outdoor flooring, such as used on public walkways and therefore at the mercy of the weather, are prone to becoming wet and slippery. In such cases, a higher level of anti-slip flooring is likely to be required to provide the highest safety for users.

2) How safe are your stairs?

Make sure that you have sturdy and secure handrails. Also, good quality stair tread covers provide an inexpensive solution to the (Read More) 

New Combustion Dynamics Instrumentation Brochure

jun-14-24New Combustion Dynamics Instrumentation Brochure

PCB Piezotronics announces the release of a brand new Combustion Dynamics Instrumentation brochure highlighting application-specific solutions for monitoring gas turbines.

The brochure features sensor placement illustrations and is designed to help gas turbine operators select the optimal pressure sensors and accessories for monitoring gas turbines. (Read More)

NEW HEAVY DUTY AIR OPERATED HOISTS ADDED TO J D NEUHAUS RANGE

jun-14-23NEW HEAVY DUTY AIR OPERATED HOISTS ADDED TO J D NEUHAUS RANGE

Following an ongoing programme of development and innovation, the hoist and crane specialist J D Neuhaus have introduced further new models into their EH range of air operated monorail hoists.

These powerful, robust units provide reliable solutions for heavy duty lifting in the harshest environments including onshore and offshore, the cement industry, steelworks and shipbuilding etc.

Two versions, for each of the 75 and 100 (Read More) 

LED Hazardous Area Lighting Solutions

jun-14-22LED Hazardous Area Lighting Solutions

To complement their existing hazardous area lighting portfolio of Zone 1 and 2 products, Petrel Limited has recently entered the LED market to provide customers with hazardous area lighting solutions that carry the benefits of longer life, lower maintenance and reduced energy consumption.

Being solid state components LEDs are also less prone to damage and external shock making them ideal for use in (Read More) 

Dialight Releases First ATEX/IECEx LED Streetlight with 7 year warranty, Improved Safety & Reliability

jun-14-21Dialight Releases First ATEX/IECEx LED Streetlight with 7 year warranty, Improved Safety & Reliability

New Third-Party certified StreetSense® fitting is designed using ATEX/IECEx Ex nA protection method to meet and exceed the needs of electrical engineers seeking roadway and area lighting for Zone 2 hazardous areas

Newmarket, UK – Dialight (LSE: DIA.L), the global leader in LED lighting technology, has unveiled its latest innovation in (Read More) 

LED Luminaries Provides Increased Productivity On Board The Atlantic Viking.

jun-14-20LED Luminaries Provides Increased Productivity On Board The Atlantic Viking.

“We have been focusing on improving and optimizing the use of light in order to improve the working conditions for our employees. Better light quality by using LED fixtures, results in employees not getting so tired. It has certainly improved the working conditions with better light, and this affects the productivity onboard the ship”, said Bjørn Giske shipowner at Giske Havfiske.

Quality in LED lighting (Read More)

Belzona Helps Keep the Oil Pumping

jun-14-19Belzona Helps Keep the Oil Pumping

“In recent years, we see more process vessel linings being specified at the design stage to prevent corrosion. Anecdotal evidence suggests that lining a vessel at the design stage with an epoxy coating in place of using metal cladding is more cost-effective when taking into account the life-cycle costs.”
– Jeremie Maillard, Belzona Oil and Gas Industry Manager.

In 2009 Belzona high-temperature linings (Read More)