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Hydraulic Skidding System Completes Emergency Operation at Electrical Plant

St Louis, Missouri-based heavy rigging and haulage specialist HWP Rigging used a Hydra-Slide HT500 system to skid a failed transformer out of an electric generating facility and replace it with a new one during an emergency callout recently.

One of the Missouri plant’s four generators was out of service due to the failing step-up transformer, which increases the voltage of electricity that is generated by the turbine so it can be transmitted (Read More)

Bespoke IECEx and ATEX approved resistors

Resistor manufacturer Cressall has demonstrated its design and manufacturing capabilities by producing specialist neutral earthing resistors (NERs) suitable for use in explosive atmospheres.

The NERs meet the international IECEx and European ATEX specifications and allow generator manufacturers and end users to protect distributed generation systems. This ensures regulatory compliance and peace of mind for companies operating in explosive environments. (Read More)

Dialight Introduces High Efficiency Zone 1 SafeSite® High Bay

New Certification Allows for Use in New Hazardous Environments in Europe, Middle East, and Australia

Farmingdale, NJ (June 8, 2016) – Dialight (LSE: DIA.L), the global leader in LED lighting technology, today unveiled the first-ever High Efficiency ATEX/IECEx Zone 1 SafeSite® High Bay. Each high bay feature Dialight’s latest world class in-house designed power supply and a full 10-year, (Read More)

From Seafaring to Belzona Engineering: Memories, Amusements and the Next Chapter

Interview with David Blackwell, Belzona Engineering Director

David Blackwell joined Belzona in 1987 after spending 13 years with Shell in the Merchant Navy and rising through the ranks to a Senior Engineering Officer. In Belzona, David has occupied various positions over the years and now heads the company’s Engineering Services Department. We had a chance to catch up with David (Read More)

PS200 Now Offers Extended Battery Life

Renfrew, Scotland, UK- Tyco Gas & Flame Detection is pleased to announce that the PS200 portable gas detector is now available with a new catalytic bead sensor option that provides an increased battery life of up to 80 hours in diffusion mode and 20 hours in pump mode.

Both lightweight and durable, the instrument is ideal for protection in hotworks and confined space applications. The PS200 monitors and displays up to 4 hazardous gas conditions (Read More) 

Elfab launch first range of products for the Tank Protection Market; Flame Arresters & Breather Valves

With over 80 years manufacturing experience, Elfab can now offer customers a higher service level by enabling customers to source a wider range of products from one supplier.

Specifically designed for the tank protection market, both Flame Arresters and Breather Valves offer additional safety relief protection joint with significant cost and performance benefits. (Read More)

Extracted Key Adaptor from Fortress Prevents Inadvertent Machinery Startup

To prevent the inadvertent startup of dangerous machinery, Fortress Interlocks has developed an extracted key adaptor for use with its robust amGardpro, amGardS40 (IP69K) and mGard interlock ranges.

By forcing an operator to extract the safety key when operating an interlock, the adaptor ensures the key cannot be turned and left in place, inadvertently re-starting machinery. (Read More)

Comparing the Capabilities of Thermocouples & Infrared Cameras

FLIR Systems has posted a recorded version of a popular webinar that compares two common instruments used for measuring temperature: thermocouples and infrared (IR) cameras.

The webinar provides an informative introduction to temperature measurement with the technologies available today, and explains the basics of how thermocouples and IR cameras work. (Read More)

Crowcon’s Laser Methane mini (LMm) portable methane detector goes green for improved visibility in ATEX-rated environments

Key Facts:

• Combines ATEX approval with a green laser guide-light for improved visibility
• Enhances safety with remote monitoring from up to 30 or 100 metres
• 0.1 second response time and monitoring through glass minimise risk to operators (Read More)

Arco Unveils Bigger-Than-Ever Big Book Catalogue 2016/17

Safety experts Arco has launched its latest Big Book catalogue, featuring one of the largest ranges of safety equipment, workwear, and workplace safety products, offering customers the best possible choice.

With over 20,000 own brand and leading named brand products, including 561 new solutions, this year the Arco Big Book is bigger than ever spanning 1,000 pages. (Read More)