Tag Archives: hazardous areas

Electrocomponents has announced that Project nautilUS has entered the validation phase of its highly innovative inspection robotic platform developed for non-destructive testing (NDT) on storage tanks used in the petrochemical industry. nautilUS 2 is a 12-month extension to the three-year project, enabling it to move forward from the initial phase …

The Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is looking to develop and demonstrate innovative technology or novel solutions that would give military personnel, emergency services, or humanitarian workers the capability to operate in hazardous environments without physically being present. On behalf of the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), DASA are …

Remote monitoring specialist Omniflex has delivered a project with Givaudan to rationalise how the global fragrance and flavours specialist carries out safety-critical monitoring in its UK manufacturing facility in Ashford, Kent. The project highlights the growing need for UK manufacturers of all kinds to replace obsolete alarm annunciator panels with …

There is much talk and significant progress being made in the commercial use of Hydrogen as a renewable energy source and reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Well, BEKA is ready for Hydrogen. All of the company’s hazardous area certified products can be used in a Hydrogen environment. For more information visit beka.co.uk …

Throughout unmanned facilities within the oil and gas industry, a human presence is generally still needed for regular inspection work, so deploying Ex certified robots (ATEX and IECEx Zone 1) incorporated with the ION Science Falco, can have a significant positive impact on safety by minimising worker field trips, which …

TouchNetix has introduced Chrominance, a sensor assembly for touchscreen displays which sets new benchmarks for performance, reliability and ease of system installation in industrial, medical, transportation and military applications, and in any type of harsh or hazardous environment. The Chrominance sensor assemblies, which are based on TouchNetix’ aXiom series touchscreen …

A brief article from BEKA associates outlines how product innovation saves cost for hazardous area temperature measurement. It also provides some background information on the evolution from mechanical to electronic techniques. Read this one page article in full. View the Indicating Temperature Transmitter Product Range. For further information or to discuss …

Ion Science is highlighting the suitability of its ergonomically designed Mercury Vapour Indicator (MVI) for rapid and reliable mercury detection during decommissioning, demolition, repurposing or refurbishment of industrial plant, laboratories and other premises. Environmental pressures and subsequent legislation to control hazardous substances has resulted in a sharp decline in the …

BEKA is renowned for high quality indicators and displays but did you know that simple elements of control can be achieved with our products to simplify system design, minimise wiring and reduce costs. Modbus display – two isolated switch outputs as standard Fieldbus Alarm Outputs – Optional 6 channel alarm …

BEKA has always promoted intrinsically safe display instrumentation for applications in Zone 1, but there are a significant number of users who prefer other explosion protection techniques, particularly flameproof Ex d instrumentation. To learn more about BEKA’s alternative, please visit the company’s website. New Ex eb 4-20mA Loop Powered Indicators No …