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World-leading Gas Sensing Technology

oct17 16World-leading Gas Sensing Technology

Shawcity Ltd is the EMEA strategic channel partner for City Technology (incorporating Sensoric GmbH), one of the leading manufacturers in gas sensing technology.

With over 300 high performance sensor products detecting 28 common and exotic gases, our range includes: 3, 4, 5 and 7 Series, MICROcel, MICROpel and Sensoric designs. (Read More)

CML Issues World’s First IECEx Ex s Certification

oct17 15CML Issues World’s First IECEx Ex s Certification

CML became the world’s first certification body to issue IECEx certification for Ex s ‘Special Protection’, with UK-based client Abtech Limited becoming the first manufacturer to adopt the concept.

Ex s, standard IEC 60079-33, is the IECEx certification basis for products used in explosive atmospheres where those products do not fall completely within the requirements of the existing protection standards. (Read More)

Banelec Receive QAN/QAR Accreditation

Banelec Receive QAN/QAR Accreditation

Banelec are proud to announce that they have achieved QAN / QAR accreditations on 12th July 2017.

Banelec have worked in hazardous area control systems for many years, building for many of the well-known names in the industry. By recently expanding into larger premises and partnering with Bartec we can now offer a direct service and cut lead times for our customers.

By passing the QAN / QAR audits and gaining ATEX and IECEX accreditation as a competent accredited provider to the industry, we are positive this can only help us improve on the fast and reliable service we already offer.

We saw a gap in the market to provide this effective service, with a quality product because the design and production facilities of others were all based abroad increasing lead times. (Read More)

Arco Introduces Three New Categories For Big Book 2017-18

oct17 14Arco Introduces Three New Categories For Big Book 2017-18

First Aid, Storage and Materials Handling, and Maintenance and Facility supplies added to the new safety expert catalogue.

Arco, the UK’s leading safety company, has launched its 2017-18 Big Book catalogue offering the best choice in personal protective equipment (PPE) and workwear.

As well as the new products, the Big Book also features three new categories: First Aid, Storage and Materials Handling, (Read More) 

TRADESPEOPLE ARE CONTRIBUTING TO THE GROWING LANDFILL PROBLEM

TRADESPEOPLE ARE CONTRIBUTING TO THE GROWING LANDFILL PROBLEM

The trade industry is one of the least green industries

AN OVERWHELMING number of tradespeople are failing to recycle efficiently, according to new research.

The survey of 1,055 British adults carried out by tradeskips.com, found that 73% do not recycle their waste materials in their place of work, compared to 22% who do not at home.

While almost two thirds (65%) claim they would make a conscious effort to recycle if their employer had an incentive, just 19% say they do recycle at work.

8% do not know whether their company has a recycling system in place.

When quizzed on the waste management scheme at their place of work, more than half (53%) (Read More)

F-Series: For Safe And Hazardous Areas

oct17 13F-Series: For Safe And Hazardous Areas

The F-series product range offers you an extensive selection of Indicators, Controllers and Monitoring Systems for liquid and gas flow applications, as well as for Level, Pressure and Temperature Measurement in safe and hazardous areas.

The F-Series are available with intrinsically safe approvals according ATEX, IECEx, FM and CSAC-US for gas and dust applications. (Read More)

ATEX Tablets, Mobile & SmartPhones

oct17 12ATEX Tablets, Mobile & SmartPhones

ATEX rated computers, tablets and mobile phones have made inspection, testing and site operations much more time efficient since their introduction to the market place in recent years.  

No longer does data have to be collected in the field then returned to the control room or office to be analysed.  Todays products have the data storage and diagnostic tools to enable engineers and technicians to get real time data on operational and maintenance issues whilst (Read More)

Safe and certified...to Zone 0

oct17 11Safe and certified...to Zone 0

The new PeliTM 9455 Area Light is the first in the range to be certified to ATEX Zone 0; allowing its use in high risk, hazardous areas.

This latest addition to the range of maintenance-free rechargeable LED lighting is easily portable, weighing 7.3kg and can be set up in seconds.
The unit is compact, easy to transport and has a retractable mast; the head can be rotated 360° and it also pivots to angle the light directly where required. (Read More)

UE Sytems Ultraprobe 9000 ATEX Kit

oct17 10UE Sytems Ultraprobe 9000 ATEX Kit

Because maintenance activities in hazardous environments can be a challenge, UE Systems has the perfect solution: the Ultraprobe 9000 ATEX - a digital ultrasonic inspection, information, storage and retrieval system that’s versatile, easy to use and with a complete kit of useful accessories.

The Ultraprobe 9000 ATEX is extremely easy to use and most operators can learn how to use it in 15 minutes! (Read More)

Process Panel Meter has Multicolour Display

oct17 9Process Panel Meter has Multicolour Display

BEKA associates have introduced two new high quality universal process panel meters featuring multicolour negative liquid crystal displays.

Each meter has a colour adjustable, five digit and thirty one segment bargraph display which are visible in all lighting conditions from bright sunlight to total darkness. The display colour can be linked to the meter’s alarm status providing operators with a very conspicuous warning. For example, a green display (Read More)