BEKA associates Add INMETRO Certification
BEKA associates are pleased to announce the attainment of InMetro certification for Brazil.
In-conjunction with local partner, Sense Electronica Ltda of Sao Paulo, the two companies have worked together to achieve yet another international approval for the BEKA range of hazardous area indicators and displays. Complimenting the existing IECEx, ATEX, FM and cFM certifications (Read More)
RDS is appointed Distributor for Lumineq Displays… for Transparent and Thin Film Electroluminescence
Review Display Systems Ltd (RDS), specialist provider of optimal technical and commercial display system and embedded computing solutions, announces its appointment as distributor for Lumineq Displays – handling both their transparent and thin film electroluminescent ranges.
Lumineq transparent electroluminescent (Read More)
Klaxon Launches New Mass Notification Website
Klaxon Signals has developed a dedicated Mass Notification section of its http://www.klaxonsignals.com website.
Klaxon has a wealth of experience in notification systems, providing signalling systems and advice to a broad spectrum of clients, industries and applications for over 50 years. Its range of warning sirens includes both conventional motor driven sirens (Read More)
Strong Performer for Zone 0 Signalling
E2S has launched high-performance, intrinsically safe alarm horn sounders and combination devices with aluminium enclosures.
The IS-D105 sounder and IS-DL105 combination device are approved to IECEx and ATEX standards for Zone 0 and the IP66 sealed marine grade aluminium enclosure is phosphated and powder coated, offering enhanced protection for on and offshore applications. (Read More)
Asecos Q Range – Proven Fire Resistance of 90 Minutes
Asecos Type 90 storage cabinets provide extremely safe, regulation-compliant storage of hazardous materials in laboratories and other work spaces.
Each cabinet variant is furnace tested in accordance with EN 14470-1 and proven to give fire resistance of 90 minutes. Extremely robust in construction for maximum torsional rigidity and with tamper proof lock and indicators built in, every ASECOS cabinet has GS (Read More)
Innovative and affordable safety from Arco at The Health and Safety Event
Arco, the UK’s leading supplier of safety equipment and workwear, will be showcasing its latest range of products at this years Health and Safety Event (11th -13th March NEC, Birmingham). Located in Hall 7, stand E30, Arco will be displaying its pioneering range of Gore-Tex® hazard and weatherwear, as well as revealing innovative new additions to their comprehensive range of safety gloves.
Visitors to the event will also be able to hear (Read More)
By far, Dirty Rigger’s most advanced glove line to date!
British designed, specialist gloves specifically designed for the oil and gas industry developed as a result of years of extensive research, testing and client feedback.
From offshore oilrigs, drill ships and wind farms off the coast of Russia, the USA, Australia and all points in between, these gloves have been put through their paces.
This is by far the most demanding and (Read More)
The unpredictable nature of an Arc plus the intense heat and pressure exerted during an event makes it particularly challenging to protect against.
At best we can only roughly calculate the energy levels and resultant effect based upon approximations of what we feel may be the scenario of such an occurrence.
Putting on specialist clothing during specific tasks to add protection is good practice but accidents happen and (Read More)
Electric Arc Flash – Unearthing The Essential Answers
Elaina Harvey, arc flash and Nomex® specialist at DuPont, answers 5 key questions on arc flash
At an office building in central London in 2007 two technicians were installing a capacitor to help reduce energy consumption at the site. One of the workers was fitting cables in the back of the capacitor, which was positioned above a number of live conductors. The cables came into contact with one of the conductors (Read More)
Can the Protective Clothing & Equipment Market Protect Itself?
According to Protective Clothing & Equipment, a new Market Update from market intelligence provider Key Note, UK expenditure on protective clothing and equipment has been on the decline in recent years, as employment levels and economic uncertainty have rocked many job sectors.
Redundancies, job losses and reduced production of goods and services from many industries have led to a (Read More)
