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BINDT Hosts Successful Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 Event

Following a popular Session D presentation at the Annual British Conference on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT 2017) by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), a follow-up event was held at the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT) headquarters in Northampton to appraise attendees of the new Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017.

The Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) event was presented by James Taylor, Principal Specialist Inspector (Radiation Team), HSE, and held on 11 October 2017. The free event was spread over two sessions with the aim of providing delegates with the latest information on the new regulations (IRR17) that will be implemented from 1 January 2018.

During the presentation, changes relevant to those engaged in industrial radiography, (Read More)

PEI-Genesis to Value-Add Amphenol Pcd D-Sub Connectors

PEI-Genesis announces exclusive authorized value-add partnership with Amphenol Pcd for MIL-Spec and commercial qualified D-Sub connectors.

Amphenol Pcd D-Subs are high performance, versatile subminiature connectors with polarized shells and pin and socket machined contacts. The versatile design of the D-Sub makes it an ideal choice for applications where space and weight are constraints.

Being in the unique position to value-add Amphenol Pcd D-Subs offers customers a range of options, including hundreds of MIL-Spec (MIL-DTL-24308) and commercial shell and insert combinations, RoHS compliant platings, and a variety of shell sizes and contact layouts. Options are available with and without contacts and tooling.

This partnership expands the company’s already broad offering of value-add connector solutions for harsh environment applications. (Read More)

Getac launches EX80 fully rugged tablet: Intrinsically safe and certified use in the most hazardous and explosive environments

Getac announces the launch of its EX80 rugged tablet built to digitise processes and deliver productivity gains for mobile workers operating in particularly hazardous, explosive environments

The tablet is Getac’s first Zone 0 device and is ATEX / IECEx Zone 0/20 and UL913 certified (Class I / II Division 1), making it suitable for use in oil and gas, petrochemical, manufacturing and (Read More) 

Pyroban Invests In 2-Year En1755 Change Programme

To meet the requirements of the new EU standard for explosion protected lift truck design, Pyroban has invested in a 2-year EN1755:2015 change programme.
 
The EN1755:2015 standard, entitled ‘Safety of industrial trucks. Operation in potentially explosive atmospheres. Use in flammable gas, vapour, mist and dust’, supersedes EN1755:2000 and is mandatory from November 2017.  
 
The updated EN1755:2015 affects new orders for lift trucks that will be used in Zone 1, 2, 21 and 22 classified areas from November 2017.  The changes mean that the technical makeup of an ATEX 2014/34/EU truck conversion will be different. From an end user’s perspective, the requirements have changed for tyres, seats, batteries, (Read More)

Explosion protected trucks have now changed – what’s new?

Pyroban has released an infographic to help forklift OEMs, dealers and end users easily understand the effects of the new EN1755:2015 standard on explosion protected lift truck conversions.

“From November 2017, the way explosion protected forklifts, pallet trucks, reach trucks and other materials handling equipment are built has changed due to the EN1755:2015* update,” says Dave Waring, (Read More)

Newson Gale Application Spotlight: Road Tanker static earthing protection.

As the product (liquid or powder) moves through the transfer system and interacts with pumps, valve, filters, meshes and pipe walls, the product will be building up the amount of electrostatic charge it carries. In electrical terms this is commonly described as static charge accumulation.

As the product (liquid or powder) moves through the transfer system and interacts with pumps, valve, filters, meshes and pipe walls, (Read More)

WEG launches new SSW900 soft starter series

The high-performance soft starters provide gentle starting and stopping of three-phase induction motors along with comprehensive motor protection.

WEG, a leading global manufacturer of motor and drive technology, has recently launched the SSW900 series of soft starters. These compact soft starters, which replace the current SSW06 soft starter series, are designed for industrial and commercial applications. (Read More)

Hoists Deliver Special Performance Throughout Industry

The robust nature of Profi TI series air hoists from J D Neuhaus (JDN) ensures their suitability for a whole host of general industrial applications.

JDN’s Profi TI series is extensive, but models from TI 3 to TI 25 (providing 3 to 25 tonne lift/load capacity) are ideal for general purpose use, even in continuous working processes. These units can be outfitted with many accessories to meet end user needs. Some of these accessories are various control (Read More) 

Midlands based ATEX lighting manufacturer that is proud to support UK Industry, with genuine benefits for customers around the world.

Petrel Ltd is a UK manufacturer of Lighting and Control Equipment for use in hazardous area applications.

The Petrel business operates in accordance with the ATEX directive which defines the mandatory requirements for manufacturers and users of all hazardous area equipment sold in (but not restricted to) the European Union which must have applicable (Read More)

Software Specialist Arnlea Lands Contracts With Operators

Arnlea, an established oil and gas asset management software business, has secured contracts with two operators.

Aberdeen-based Arnlea has signed an agreement with Chevron for the deployment of Intrinsix Ex, Arnlea’s mobile software inspection and maintenance product used in hazardous areas, across five of the operator’s North Sea assets. (Read More)