Fluid Components FS10A Analyser Flow Switch/Monitor
29 July, 2013The Model FS10A Analyser Flow Switch/Monitor from Fluid Components International (FCI) meets the requirements for SIL 2 compliant service.
Lafferty 4-way, portable, air-operated foggers with atomised chemical
13 June, 2013Spray Nozzle Engineering has launched the Lafferty 4-way, portable, air-operated foggers with atomised chemical. Powered solely by compressed air which creates Venturi Action that draws a pre-mixed chemical solution up the chemical tube into the fogger body where it is atomised, the fogger can produce a wet, damp or dry fog (dependent on the model).
Reel-Tech Safe-R-Reel Rewind Speed Control System
13 June, 2013The Safe-R-Reel Rewind Speed Control System from Reel-Tech reduces the rewind speed of hose reels in order to reduce the risks of injury, equipment damage, downtime and hose wear associated with excessive rewind speed.
Grifco door openers
04 June, 2013The Grifco range of door openers uses a patented clutch mechanism, known as the Automatic Chain Engage Mechanism (ACEM), which allows safe and easy manual operation of roller doors and shutters in the event of a power cut.
Burst detection system receives IECEx approval
03 June, 2013Rupture disc manufacturer Elfab has been awarded IECEx approval for its burst detection system, Flo-Tel+, which certifies it for use internationally in the most hazardous environments.
Michell MDM300 portable dewpoint hygrometer
20 May, 2013Michell’s MDM300 portable dewpoint hygrometer takes high-speed measurements of moisture in compressed air systems for surgical instruments and breathing air in spot checks to ensure safety in hospitals.
Q&A with functional safety expert
09 May, 2013Luis Garcia, a Certified Functional Safety Expert with more than 20 years of experience in the field, has authored a paper on the impacts of the IEC61508 changes, providing an in-depth view on the scope of this new standard and how to best work with these new requirements. This Q&A with Garcia covers Route 2H Implications on IEC 61508.
32-bit safety controller for mobile machines
15 April, 2013For safety-related applications in mobile machines, ifm efector has released a powerful 32-bit safety controller which is suitable for complex and demanding control functions.
Stop and take preventative action to reduce accidents
10 April, 2013Last month, Safe Work Australia published a report, titled Work-related injuries resulting in hospitalisation (July 2006 to June 2009), which found that over the three-year period the most common specific place of occurrence for incidents that led to a work-related hospitalisation was the ‘factory and plant’. Pilz calls for companies to take preventative action to reduce accidents.
Master Lock Push Button Cover
12 March, 2013The Master Lock Push Button Cover can be simply installed over a switch or button while machinery is being serviced or maintained, eliminating the risk of someone accidentally restarting the machinery during this process.
Master Lock S31 padlock, S430 and S431 hasps, S806 multipoint lockout
12 March, 2013Master Lock has launched a range of safety padlocks, hasps and lockout cables designed to fit smaller-diameter lockout points.
Beamex MC2-IS calibrator
07 February, 2013The ATEX and IECEx certified, second-generation Beamex MC2-IS intrinsically safe multifunction calibrator is a practical tool designed for field calibration and testing in explosive environments.
Fitel S123M12 ribbon fusion splicer
05 February, 2013The Fitel S123M12 ribbon fusion splicer is a compact, handheld device suitable for FTTX, LAN, backbone, longhaul installations and challenging locations.
Vehicle safety in mining
30 January, 2013The increase in mine productivity has led to a proportional increase in the size of the equipment used. Most vehicles have considerable operator blind spots, due to scale alone. Despite the best efforts of operators, accidents on mine sites remain an industry-wide problem. The reasons for accidents are diverse, so too are the collision scenarios.
Richter PFA-lined ball valve range
21 December, 2012Richter PFA-lined ball valves KN/F and KK/F have been type-approved by TUEV and are suitable for use on road tankers, tank wagons and transport containers.
