Katronic implement new protocols on KATflow range
Katronic recognise that it is no longer enough to simply provide customers with reliable flow data, they also need to focus on how this information is presented and used in the most productive way possible. It is still the case that the majority of KATflow meters include a standard 4 – 20 mA or totalising […]
How You Can Replace Your Existing 4ft Ex Fluorescent For a 2ft Ex LED Linear
Switching your Ex luminaire to an Ex LED Linear from a traditional fluorescent fitting can offer significant savings. LEDs reduce maintenance costs, provide a longer lifetime of 100,000+ hours, and produce a greater, more consistent performance, making the decision to switch to LED a straightforward one. But did you know, because of the stable output […]
Burkert & Siemens combine expertise for 8647 Valve Island
The highly versatile valve island was developed for use in the food & beverage, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics industries, as well as in water treatment systems. To save space it can be mounted in the control cabinet together with different Siemens modules for controlling up to 64 valve functions. The valves are directly connected to the […]
Circle & H System for CAP 437 Iss 8
CAP437 – Standards for Offshore Helicopter Landing Areas has become the defacto standard for offshore helideck installations around the world and most aviation authorities recommend that it should be followed for the safe marking of offshore helidecks. Q-Aviation has been working closely with the CAA (UK) and offshore helideck operators over many years to ensure […]
UV Disinfection Basics
UV Technology is a non-chemical disinfection technology used globally and extensively here in the Middle East. Many manufacturers would like you to think of it as something of a black art. We at DFT are here to help you better understand how to apply and use this very effective disinfection method. In our experience many […]
Aerolaser Helideck – Bird Control
The Aerolaser Helipad offers the offshore industry a solution to control the problem with birds at helipads, based on an integrated approach of hardware, software and service. The components of the Aerolaser Helipad are of the highest international standard to ensure a mission-critical operation. The principle of repelling birds with a laser beam is inspired […]
Flow Verification Service
It can be very difficult for engineers to provide independent flow verification of their systems performance to their customers. This could simply be the performance of a flowmeter, a pump or a complete system/process. This typically occurs during the handover of a new system or during maintenance several months/years later To help you overcome this […]
Engine Sump Inspection
A standard part of the hourly rounds is to check under the engine for any evidence of leakage or spillage in order to pick up potential problems before they become a critical issue. However it is very common that the machinery spaces are not well lit, particularly where you have large pieces of equipment that […]
ABS Emergency Lighting Regulations (2018 Update)
The 2018 update to the ABS MODU regulations has added a requirement at 4-3-3/1.5 to include all equipment operable after emergency shutdown on the hazardous area plan. The excerpt can be found here: Chapter 4-3-3 Section 1.5 and ties in with the below statements regarding emergency lighting and the zone 2 requirement for battery-powered equipment. […]
UV Lamp Selection Guide
It can be very difficult for engineers to identify the correct specification of UV lamp just by looking at the original lamp which is at the end of its life. Often there are no manufacturers markings or they are obscured through wear and tear. Even with the manufacturers part number you are often forced to […]
up-test
To find out more aboute Raytec UK’s lighting products (which feature integral drop anchor points) please click here. Linear – Extreme Drop Test In their third edition of ‘How tough is Spartan?’ the team engage some independent ‘inspectors’ to carry out the Baseball Bat Test… Linear – The Baseball Bat Test
Burkert – Modular ATEX Solenoid Valves
Versatile, modular and fast – that’s the new Ex-product range for solenoid valves. To achieve those attributes all products were developed and reviewed according to the newest regulations. The outcome is a modular coil and valve concept that not only fulfils all current requirements of the explosion protection standard EN 60079 but also offers additional […]