Novel fire shelters enhance safety in offshore gas project

When enhanced safety management for an offshore gas project's emergency shutdown electronics was required, the solution was a set of novel passive shelters that combine two-hour protection against fire with the convenience of walk-in door access

Metal versus plastic for large outdoor enclosures

Used to house vital control panels and electrical connections, large outdoor enclosures must be able to withstand all that is thrown at them - extreme temperatures, rain, UV exposure and even vandalism attempts. Steel has long been the material of choice despite several shortcomings; but can GRP offer a robust solution which offers protection where steel cannot?

The route from zero accidents to zero risk

As global competition increases, how can you meet ever more stringent safety standards and still optimise productivity? As John Browett of CLPA explains, modern safety networks can hold the key.

Enclosure choice critical to Advanced Pitchcare System

Many modern football stadium designs create issues relating to the natural growth of grass due to shading on the pitch given off by their roof lines'. Stadium groundsmen are under huge pressure to provide and maintain immaculate pitch surfaces (sometimes because of TV consumption) whilst the stadiums are also being used increasingly and more intensively to generate additional revenues from other unrelated events - all of which present a high risk of damage to the pitch surface.

Omron's new NA machine interface brings technology to life

Designed following careful analysis of real applications and customer requirements, the new NA machine interface from Omron makes it fast and easy for users to implement dynamic, intuitive user interfaces that help boost productivity and minimise downtime by giving detailed real-time and historical insights into machine operation.

New and improved igus chainflex cables reduce assembly times by 30%

Energy chain and cable specialist igus has expanded and improved its chainflex CF211 and CF111.D series of measuring cables developed for dynamic equipment applications.  The cables feature an enhanced core and shield structure that offers a much longer service life and makes them easier to install, reducing assembly times by as much as 30%. 

Versatile RFID transponders for optimal performance

The new Ha-VIS RFID VT 86 (HT) from HARTING is an RFID transponder that combines robustness, a high protection class and resistance to the effects of high temperatures and chemicals and to achieve optimal performance in difficult environments. 

Igus e-spool provides power and data in all directions

e-chain specialist igus has developed the e-spool as an alternative to cable reels and zigzag systems.  e-spool is unique in allowing different media types to run together with no breaks at all through the system. Typical applications include stage and theatre and cranes.  

Rittal cooling units for quiet environments

Rittal's 'Blue e' cooling units are usually found controlling the temperature within enclosures in workshops or on shop floors in the industrial sector where noise level is largely irrelevant as they cannot be heard above other equipment in these noisy environments.

igus awards firm with a UK vector award for floating pontoon application

High performance energy chain manufacturer igus has presented its prestigious UK vector award to fuel management systems company Cameron Forecourt for its innovative use of energy chains to supply a floating pontoon in the harbour at Barrow-in-Furness, UK.