ADFORS:
The company ADFORS belongs to the Saint-Gobain Group, the largest supplier of materials and building technologies worldwide.
ADFORS focuses on the construction and industrial markets and offers solutions based on a complete assortment of textile and coating technologies using synthetic and natural fibres. They are the global market leader in the field of tech- nical textiles and provide solutions which have been precisely adapted to customer requirements.
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Three years after the market launch of the SLED floodlights family, Cortem Group has designed three new models featuring a diffused light beam and a greater Lumen Output: the SLED-401 (18.490 lumens), the SLED-601 (32.092 lumens) and the SLED-1000 (46.145 lumens).
Early detection of overheat to protect critical equipment is essential for preventing and reducing costly downtime.
LGM Products’ range of Signaline Linear Heat Detection cable is a cost effective and reliable method of detecting the early warning signs of overheat and fire for a range of applications from car parks to power stations.
Chivas Brothers has introduced new explosion proof lift trucks to its whisky distillery in Tormore, nestled on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. The new Hyster® lift trucks have been converted by Pyroban® to make drivers aware of flammable whisky vapours and shut down the equipment automatically if necessary.
New Rosemount™ 628 Universal Gas Sensors add carbon monoxide and oxygen depletion to the list of measurable hazards
Emerson has introduced two new Rosemount™ 628 Universal Gas Sensors to measure carbon monoxide and oxygen depletion in addition to the existing capability to monitor hydrogen sulphide. These additions to the series enable a broader range of hazardous situations to be monitored using the Rosemount 928 Wireless Gas Monitor platform.
ELA Container Offshore GmbH is going from strength to strength. Their mobile room solutions are versatile and easy to assemble and fix in situ. There are options to rent or buy. Hans Gatzemeier, the Managing Director, spoke with us at PES. The company are having a great year and have already met their 2019 target. They have many trusted partners and their reach is worldwide.
PES: Hi Hans, it’s great to have you back. The good news is that we have many new readers, so for their benefit, please could you give us a brief overview of ELA Containers?
A quarter of the bones in our bodies are in our feet. Anyone that works in risky workplace environments knows how important it is to protect the vulnerable foot. The Steel Blue metatarsal protection (Met-Guard) is built into the boot and therefore not visible, providing maximum flexibility with every movement. The Heeler Met Bump S3 is the new waterproof safety boot that has just been added to the range of Met-Guard boots. This waterproof boot is suitable for damp, wet environments, walking through snow and shallow water whilst keeping the wearer’s feet dry. The Heeler Met Bump S3 is capable of withstanding the heaviest of drops whilst offering 100% Comfort.
Veghel, The Netherlands, July 1st, 2019 - Fluidwell introduces the new B-Series product range.
The B-Series are basic indicators featuring the same high quality standards Fluidwell realizes throughout its portfolio: They’re extremely durable, reliable and easy to operate. The smart design of the rugged IP65 (Type4) GRP enclosure, ensures optimal mounting possibilities in various situations. The B-Series can be field mounted, wall mounted or connected directly on the flowmeter.
On site visits around the world we often see wrong gloves in the wrong working environment, cotton/nylon coated gloves in construction sites, for example where moving heavy objects is required. These gloves are not the best barrier for protection.
We have observed that even in quarries and mines workers are using basic nylon coated gloves where it is clear that Cut Gloves should be used as: a/. a more robust glove on abrasion, b/. protection from sharp objects. Often this is results from a company cutting cost at the expense of workers, or simply that workers may not know better, as they are not properly educated by the safety managers, and because gloves are frequently not seen as the most important protective wear compared to say; hard hats and shoes.
When sourcing lighting to install in hazardous areas there are various things to consider. These include cost, performance and reputation of the manufacturer, but how much thought do end users give to ease of maintenance? For many, the answer to this question is probably, ‘not enough’.
By understanding the terms ‘modular’ and ‘sealed for life’ LED Ex luminaires, we can compare how the design and certification of these different approaches impacts the ease of maintenance.