Safety / HAE

The market for covered assembly drive tools has a new product on offer with Apex’s μ-Guard line of premium safety and anti-mar fastener drive tools. Apex μ-Guard covered tools successfully improve operator safety when using fastener tools as well as minimising scratches, chips, and dents from in-system damage and marring.

The Rapidox 5100 Multigas Analyser from Cambridge Sensotec  is a high precision instrument based on the same technology as the Rapidox 7100 Multigas Analyser with the added advantage of being fully portable with 8 hours of continuous battery powered operation. This gas analyser is designed for the analysis of up to six compatible gases simultaneously, with gas sensing configurations selected to suit Biogas, Syngas or other applications.

A lightweight and ergonomically designed Powered Air Respirator with sophisticated real-time air flow control technology has been introduced by respiratory expert, Scott Safety. The new solution, Duraflow, gives complete wearer assurance of respiratory protection to focus on the job rather than the protective equipment itself, in a multitude of hazardous situations and industries.

A brochure showcasing surge protection devices from Citel has been issued from distributor Switchtec. Providing technical specifications of some of the most popular surge protection devices from Citel, the six page, full colour brochure also includes useful information on the risks of electrical surges, the benefits of using SPDs and a short guide: ‘Does my installation need a SPD?’

The availability of the world’s first fully certified solar powered AIS Class B small vessel and VMS tracking and identification transceiver has been announced by SRT Marine Systems. Providing performance and long term reliability, the AIS Class B Identifier is the world’s best-selling and trusted small vessel and fishing boat VMS tracking and identification transceiver.

A new range of Edbro inclinometers which will bring improved levels of safety to tipping operations has been introduced by JOST. The inclinometer constantly monitors the angle of the rear end of the tipper and stops its operation if a dangerous angle is being approached. The tipping angle is measured constantly while a simple in-cab control unit allows the driver to monitor the operation.

Providing the correct PPE equipment is essential in reducing the risk of heat stress. The issue of heat stress is a real concern for employers and their workforce across the world and it is easy to understand why. June 2016 was the hottest ever June recorded worldwide, according to The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and marked 14 consecutive months of record heat for the globe.

Showcasing the very latest innovations at the ONS exhibition, 29th August-1st September, is Tyco Gas & Flame Detection. On an outdoor booth in Norway, the company will demonstrate how it uses its global footprint and extensive expertise to provide end-to-end gas and flame detection solutions for a wide range of applications worldwide.

Security Essen, taking place on 27th-29th September, will be showing a selection of products from the E2S range of sounders, loudspeakers, beacons, combined AV units, and pushbutton and break glass manual call points suitable for use in fire, gas and security systems.

Now offering its members the 'Authorised Source' seal of approval, is the Professional Association of Component Distribution (FBDi). Customers can rest assured that association members who have been awarded the seal of approval only place goods on the market from authorised and reliable sources, i.e. from manufacturers and their contracted distributors.