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Safeguarding Against Over-pressure

feb 16 9Safeguarding Against Over-pressure

Hima-Sella wins contract to design and supply three High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems for a complex subsea gas field development in Indonesia.

Specialist safety instrumentation systems provider Hima-Sella has been awarded a contract to develop and supply three High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS) to protect against over-pressure on a subsea gas field development in Indonesia. (Read More)

Compact Field Mounting Indicator Has Large Digits

feb 16 8Compact Field Mounting Indicator Has Large Digits

By adding compact field mounting instruments to their range of 4/20mA loop powered indicators, BEKA have solved the problem of displaying a process variable in a congested area where space is limited.

The new compact ‘G’ models have a robust, IP66 impact resistant GRP enclosure with an 8mm thick armoured glass window, but retain the easy to read displays from the larger models. (Read More)

IP69K: FQ rotational speed sensors from RHEINTACHO, the intelligent continuation of a success story

feb 16 7IP69K: FQ rotational speed sensors from RHEINTACHO, the intelligent continuation of a success story

With its high IP69K protection class, RHEINTACHO is set to introduce a complete new series of plastic sensors for detecting rotational speed and direction from the second quarter of 2016.

Thanks to different sensor lengths, cable outlet directions and connector options, this product line offers users a high degree of flexibility, enabling adaptation to entirely individual requirements. (Read More)

Playing with Fire Water? Closing in on Pollution Containment

feb 16 6Playing with Fire Water? Closing in on Pollution Containment

By Phil Collins, National Water Pollution Sales Manager, Hydro International

The most likely environmental damage caused by fire at an industrial site is not a result of the fire itself, but the huge quantities of fire water used to fight it.

In the early stages of a fire, thousands of litres of water are discharged into the environment every minute.  The surface water runoff created will pick up the pollutants and contaminants of whatever (Read More)

NEW STAINLESS STEEL AIR HOIST CONCEPT TO BE PREMIERED AT LOGIMAT 2016

feb 16 5NEW STAINLESS STEEL AIR HOIST CONCEPT TO BE PREMIERED AT LOGIMAT 2016

Materials handling specialists J D Neuhaus will present their concept study of a stainless steel air hoist for the first time at the LogiMAT 2016 exhibition, taking place in Stuttgart from 8 – 10 March 2016.

Exhibiting in Hall 6, Stand No. 6G60, the service side of the company will also present information on their comprehensive project planning and maintenance facilities. (Read More)

ION SCIENCE REFOCUSES ON MiniPID SENSOR

feb 16 4ION SCIENCE REFOCUSES ON MiniPID SENSOR

Well-proven Plug and Play miniature photoionisation sensor to benefit from several enhancements aimed at further improving performance and efficiency

Further underlining its position at the forefront of gas detection monitoring instrumentation for occupational health and the environment, Ion Science (www.ionscience.com) is refocusing on its range of MiniPID (miniature photoionisation detection) sensors during 2016. (Read More) 

BSRIA INSTRUMENT SOLUTIONS APPLAUDS THE BOHS BREATHE FREELY INITIATIVE

feb 16 3BSRIA INSTRUMENT SOLUTIONS APPLAUDS THE BOHS BREATHE FREELY INITIATIVE

Instrument Solutions, a key supplier of products into the Health & Safety market, has applauded the newly launched Breathe Freely collaborative initiative, designed to prevent occupational lung disease in the construction industry.

Led by BOHS (The Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection) – in partnership with key organisations – it will provide guidance, tools and resources that facilitate the recognition, (Read More)

Dialight’s New Green LED Safety Shower Stainless Steel Luminaire Includes Integrated Battery Backup, Offers 5 Years of Maintenance-free Performance

feb 16 2Dialight’s New Green LED Safety Shower Stainless Steel Luminaire Includes Integrated Battery Backup, Offers 5 Years of Maintenance-free Performance

World’s First ATEX-Certified, IP 66/67 Rated Green LED Product Improves Safety, Withstands Extreme Conditions, Enables Easy, Stand-Alone Installation on Existing Infrastructure

Dialight (LSE: DIA.L), the innovative global leader in LED lighting technology for industrial applications, (Read More)

Are you a Responsible Person?

feb 16 1Are you a Responsible Person?

The ‘Responsible Persons’ and ‘Technical Persons with Executive Function’ is an absolutely key role in the explosion safety of a plant.

The minimum knowledge requirements for a person in such a role are covered by IEC/EN60079-17, these are:

  1. A general understanding of relevant electrical engineering;
  2. A practical understanding of explosion protection principles and techniques; (Read More)

E2S Warning Signals launches GRP IECEx & ATEX Xenon strobe beacons at CIPPE, 29 – 31 March

feb e2s 1E2S Warning Signals launches GRP IECEx & ATEX Xenon strobe beacons at CIPPE, 29 – 31 March

E2S Warning Signals, the world’s leading independent manufacturer of audible and visual warning signals, will launch its new GNEx GRP Xenon strobe beacons, www.e2s.com/products/range/gnex, on Booth W1002E at CIPPE 2016 in Beijing, China 29 - 31 March.

The new products add visual signalling to the explosion proof and corrosion resistant GNEx family. (Read More)