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Ultra-Reliable Small Bore Systems For Tomorrow’s Offshore Operations

Novel fluid connection and control components that avoid corrosion, leaks, failures, downtime...

Barnstaple, UK, June 26, 2013 --- Advanced fluid connection and control components for process instrumentation and hydraulic systems that greatly reduce the risk of system failure, leaks and downtime will be highlighted at Offshore Europe 2013 by the instrumentation products division of Parker Hannifin - the global leader (Read More) 

Applied Weighing Provides Robust Solution For Harsh Environment

When plunging to depths beyond the region of 2000ft, offshore drilling is undertaken from floating vessels due to the impracticalities of using fixed structures for such operations.

Depending on the depth of the water, the conditions on the seabed and other prevailing factors, a range of mobile offshore drilling units such as jackups, semi-submersibles and drillships are used.

When an offshore services supplier (Read More) 

New Large Digit Loop Powered Indicators

Since the installation of the first BEKA intrinsically safe loop powered indicator in 1984, BEKA associates have been at the forefront of indicator development culminating in the recent introduction of their fourth generation models.

These new instruments are UK designed and manufactured and are based on the accumulated experience gained from thousands of installations coupled with the latest electronic, production and certification (Read More)

Shipyard Handling Solutions From J D Neuhaus

With nearly 270 years of hoisting technology experience, the J D Neuhaus company have pioneered many substantial innovations in the field of air powered handling equipment and are now acknowledged as global market leaders utilising this technology.

Their impressive range of hoists, covering lift capacities from 250kg up to a full 100 tonnes, are used worldwide within many heavy-industry applications including shipbuilding and (Read More)

ECLIPSE® MODEL 706 Transmitter Advances Guided Wave Radar Technology

Magnetrol International, Incorporated has launched the ECLIPSE Model 706 guided wave radar (GWR) transmitter, a best-in-class level control solution that advances guided wave radar technology with improved performance for a wide range of level and interface control applications.

The ECLIPSE Model 706 is designed to provide outstanding accuracy, reliability and safety for virtually all (Read More) 

Combilift – 4-way Handling for the Offshore Sector - Stand 4A61

Combilift Ltd manufactures a wide range of 4-way handling solutions that ensure the safe and space saving handling of the typically long, heavy and awkward loads found in the offshore sector.

The company is the global leader in the field of long load handling and has sold over 19,000 units in more than 75 countries since it was established fifteen years ago. (Read More)

Compressed Air Filter Replacement: More Safety and Efficiency

The right timing is what matters

It could all be so simple in compressed air filtration: The comparison of filter performance data is today possible with standard ISO 12500 and registering operating hours is as easy as reading the differential pressure indicator. However, the energy conditions of air filtration still receive very little (Read More)

Dialight Launches Emergency Version of its SafeSite® Stainless Steel ATEX/IECEx LED Linear Luminaire

Next generation Zone 1 LED fitting delivers three hours of illumination on battery backup for superior safety and reliability in hazardous areas.

Dialight has launched an emergency version of its SafeSite® Stainless Steel LED Linear Luminaire with integrated battery. The new LED emergency light operates from -20°C to +60°C and will deliver at least three and up to eight hours (Read More)

Problem Solved

Once you’ve filled a drum or intermediate bulk container (IBC), how are you going to move it? Cornwall, UK-based Bespoke Handling Equipment (STS) has the answer.

Producing highly innovative materials handling products for numerous applications within the chemical, petrochemical, paints, inks, offshore and pharmaceutical industries among others, STS is enjoying ongoing growth despite the prevailing economic mood, even taking on new staff at a time when many others are shedding theirs. (Read More) 

Intertek opens licensed CompEx centre in Scotland

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to industries around the world, announces the opening of their new hazardous area competency validation centre in Grangemouth, Scotland.

Scotland has long been a strategic location for the oil and gas sector with many of the worlds leading energy brands, operating out of the region. The CompEx facility, which is currently Scotland’s only centre offering CompEx units Ex12 ‘Application Design Engineers’ and Ex11 Mechanical.

Talban Sohi, Director of Intertek’s UK operations said “ We are pleased to open this new competency validation centre in the heart of the oil and gas community, which joins Intertek’s facilities in our global network across more than 100 countries. Ensuring staff competency in hazardous locations, is key to our clients reducing (Read More)