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Ensure Compliance with PPG26 Pollution Prevention Guidelines

Fentex Ltd have consolidated their spill trays and absorption materials providing a range of products to achieve compliance with the national Pollution Prevention Guidelines (PPG26). Spill trays can be supplied for use with single or multiple primary containers of 1, 5, 20 and 25 litres capacity together with drums up to 205 litres.

HYDRAULIC CRANE SYSTEMS ADAPTED TO USER REQUIREMENTS

Where a hydraulic power system supply is available on site, then hydraulic cranes from J D Neuhaus can be a more practical option for all lifting and handling operations than their well established compressed air operated products.

 

Flexible systems from Applied Weighing deliver advanced results for Oilfield Services Company.

Applied Weighing has provided a flexible weighing system for an Oilfield Services Company that manufactures process equipment for the Oil Industry. Following on from the success of previous work in this sector, Applied Weighing has developed a reputation for its high quality and technically advanced weighing solutions.

 

NEW FLUID POWER CATALOGUE FROM CAMOZZI

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The new UK Short Form Catalogue (Release 6.0) from Camozzi Pneumatics Ltd has now been launched.

The catalogue has over 300 pages of fluid power products including a complete range of pneumatic solutions and a selection of the fastest moving process valves, actuators, hydraulic components, electrical DIN connectors and industrial solenoid valves. Many new product ranges have also been added including Series MX modular FRL units, C-Truck air brake fittings and several new directly operated mini-solenoid valves. Further information is also included regarding the expansion of many existing product lines

Calculator Provides ROI for Safety Automation

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Rockwell's free Safety Return on Investment (ROI) Tool relies on a basic calculation: benefits divided by costs equals ROI.

What’s in the box for biogas industry?

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Process and Control, December 2011
The fledgling biogas industry as frustrating as it is rewarding for pump and mixer manufacturers. When it comes to standards, pump and mixer manufacturers have expressed concerns over health and safety, which range from excellent to poor, to almost non-existent.

Regulators say cost of PG&E pipeline repairs may be higher than estimated

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Mercury News, December 2011
By Steve Johnson
Regulators also questioned PG&E's plans to install automated gas-line shut-off valves, a key issue in the wake of the September 2010 San Bruno disaster, where it took an hour and a half to turn off the gas feeding the inferno.

Addressing the Challenges of Functional Safety in the Automotive and Industrial Markets

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Embedded Computing Design, December 2011
By Freescale Semiconductor
The focus on safety-critical applications in both the automotive and industrial markets is significantly growing, bringing new and added pressures to systems engineers as they work to solve safety challenges. Registration required to read paper.

Intertec adds InertSyst inert gas pressurization system to enclosures

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When fitted with InertSyst, Intertec’s enclosures fully comply with the IEC EN 60079-2 standard for equipment protection provided by pressurized enclosures in explosive atmospheres.

Universal Flow Monitors adds intrinsic safety to Coolpoint flowmeters

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The Intrinsic Safety feature is available on 1/4", 3/8", ½", 3/4", 1", 1 ½" and 2" CoolPoint meters.