New concepts for operator workstations in hazardous areas July 2018, Pepperl+Fuchs For production control and process control systems, visualisation software is an integral component of the system control, which is typically located outside of the production area. In these situations, ...
Extech to distribute i.safe Mobile in sub-Saharan Africa July 2018, Extech Safety Systems Extech Safety Systems has partnered with GoRugged to distribute i.safe Mobile products in sub-Saharan Africa. The IS520.1 is an industrial smartphone with current technology for use in Zone 1/21. It combines ...
Variable speed drives in Europe’s largest underground carpark July 2018, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Parker Hannifin has recently completed a project to replace all the motors supporting the operation of ventilation systems in Europe’s largest underground carpark, situated under La Défense, Paris, with ...
IR windows improve safety and reduce cost July 2018, R&C Instrumentation Thermal imaging is a well-established and proven method of preventative maintenance for electrical equipment. But the process does not come without risk. Removing panels to gain access to switchgear for ...
New Mining iWap107 released July 2018 Extech has announced the approval and supply of the first mining approved iWap107s to Sedna Industrial IT Solutions.
The iWap107 contains a Cisco access point and Ethernet switch, allowing for copper ...
Smart sensors for industrial motion control July 2018, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Smart sensors are facilitating the manufacturing sector’s shift to Industry 4.0. The latest smart sensors are able to share information with the controller via technologies such as IO-Link. They can also ...
Safety solutions for intelligent human-robot collaborations Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things & Industry 4.0, SICK Automation Southern Africa Human-robot collaboration (HRC) describes a work scenario in which humans and automated machines share the same workspace and work within it simultaneously. Driven by Industry 4.0, this model promises ...
The next generation in fire detection June 2018, Alien Systems & Technologies Cirrus Hybrid represents the next evolutionary step in the advancement of fire detection systems.
HellermannTyton offers intrinsically safe multimeters June 2018 The TBM811XEX and TBM812XEX multimeters with a CATIV 1000 V rating from HellermannTyton are designed for hazardous environments such as mining and petrochemical.
The approved explosive protection rating ...
Becker Varis gas monitoring for Zimbabwe mine May 2018 Becker Mining South Africa, specialists in safety and communications technologies for the mining sector, is soon to install a robust atmospheric and environmental monitoring system at a mine in Zimbabwe. ...
Do not let untrained personnel maintain fire suppression systems May 2018, Alien Systems & Technologies Alien Systems & Technologies (AST) takes great care to ensure that its fire protection systems are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. In addition, its personnel are highly trained ...
Fluke simplifies safety compliance testing May 2018, Comtest Fluke has introduced a unique tester to the market that sources both AC and DC steady-state voltage for Hi-Z and Lo-Z instruments, thus simplifying safety compliance testing.
The Fluke PRV240 Proving ...
Selection of cable glands in Ex areas April 2018, Pepperl+Fuchs Cable glands are the most common means of leading cables into hazardous area equipment. There are several conditions to be considered when selecting the right cable glands for the specific application. ...
Explosion-proof encoder for offshore applications April 2018, Countapulse Controls Many applications in the oil and gas industry that require the use of absolute encoders are demanding, not just from a performance perspective, but also because of the operating environment. An example ...
Safe motion control in Ex areas April 2018, Parker Hannifin - Sales Company South Africa Machinery and moving equipment is a vital element in all areas of modern automated industry, but what happens when the atmosphere in the working environment is potentially explosive? In short, regulations ...
Detonation flame arresters from Energas March 2018 Technology is developing fast, and while innovation is taking centre stage, versatility remains right up on the checklists of both manufacturers and end users alike. With that in mind, the new Protectoseal ...
Electronic instruments in hazardous areas March 2018, R&C Instrumentation In many industries, there are certain areas that are classified as hazardous or Ex areas. This is an area that contains, or may contain, combustible substances such as gas, vapour or dust. Typical hazardous ...
Safe torque-off option simplifies machine design March 2018, Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation has introduced a networked safe torque-off option module, allowing safety and non-safety functions to share the same EtherNet/IP network. Designed for the Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 755 ...
Innovative approach to machine safety February 2018, Deebar Food and beverage manufacturers use a series of packaging machinery to label, bottle and package their products before they are dispatched for distribution and final consumption. One of the latest trends ...
