Compressed air in the Chemical and Process industry
Virtually all manufacturing industry uses compressed air. There are some industries however where the quality of the compressed air is critical. The chemical and process industry being one such sector.
There are too many processes to mention but to name a few, agitation and aeration blending of liquids, process instrumentation, pneumatic conveying and operation of devices where a spark may be dangerous. (Read More)
Insist on BCAS – Be Compliant And Safe
Founded in 1930 at the instigation of the British Government, the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) is the only UK technical trade association representing manufacturers, distributors and users of compressors, vacuum pumps, pneumatic tools and allied products.
The primary aim of the British Compressed Air Society is to support its members as they grow (Read More)
FlexIR Electrical Maintenance Safety Device Solutions “Inspect the Uninspectable”
The power generation industry has the most rigorous electrical preventative maintenance (EPM) programs in the electrical maintenance industry and knows the cost of losing power to the customers it supports…
Their programs have to be better, more efficient and safer than that of their customers, and their customers demand this. (Read More)
Wireless Monitoring Technology Leader Launches ATEX Gas Logger
HWM, the market leading manufacture and supplier of GPRS telemetry data loggers, is launching its new ATEX Zone 0 rated MultiLog LX IS logger for gas and wastewater applications.
Certified Intrinsically Safe for use in potentially hazardous environments, it builds up on the success of one of their most popular wireless logger lines by enabling its (Read More)
BAKERY INVEST IN CLEANING SYSTEM
An East Midlands bakery has invested in a centralised vacuum cleaning system designed and manufactured by market leaders BVC.
The primary reason for the investment was the need to clean up relatively inaccessible areas such as silo penthouses and internal silo tops/bottoms.
The system enables centralised collection of waste product, therefore removing any health and safety issues (Read More)
Range of sensors from ifm electronic complies with the latest requirement.
The possibility of residual dust build up, leading to a low-level risk of explosion is quite prevalent in many industries. Areas where this risk is identified should be classified as a Zone 22, requiring ATEX Equipment Category 3D for any control products in use where the risk is present. To comply with the requirements for 3D, sensors and other products must now comply with (Read More)
J D NEUHAUS LAUNCH NEW MOBILE WEBSITE
Materials handling and lifting equipment specialists J D Neuhaus have launched a mobile version of their website designed specifically for smartphones.
With mobile phone users currently making-up an estimated 15% of global internet traffic, it is becoming ever more important to have a website that looks good and functions correctly when viewed on mobile devices. (Read More)
What Is The Cost Of A Human Life Worth
Having spent the last 12 years working for the European market leader, designing manufacturing and supplying customers, with equipment for the correct storage of Hazardous, Flammable and Dangerous substances, I ask my self two questions:
What have I learned from this experience? (Read More)
Hazloc HeatersTM, a leading manufacturer of industrial unit heaters for hazardous and severe-duty locations, is pleased to announce the introduction of the AEU1 series of Explosion-Proof Electric Air Heaters certified to ATEX and IECEx requirements.
The AEU1 series of unit heaters are designed for industrial applications to provide primary or supplementary heating for comfort or freeze (Read More)
Make Weighing Safe, Easy and Flexible in Hazardous Areas
Equipment and products operating in hazardous areas are required to meet stringent criteria. They must be ‘protected’ to avoid the possibility of them becoming a source of ignition. Weighing systems are often an integral part of a process within the hazardous area and therefore must have suitable protection.
Although a variety of hazardous area weighing applications exist, capturing and communicating weighing results to an existing plant network safely is often a complex and challenging task. (Read More)
