Get a grip on slippery objects with these chemical-resistant gloves
AlphaTEC gloves (photo) are said to be the first chemical-resistant gloves to incorporate Ansill Grip Technology. Designed as a liquid-proof product requiring less force to grip oily or wet objects, the AlphaTEC gloves have been tested at the production sites of 25 major industrial companies throughout Europe. The gloves integrate microscopic channels in a patented ultra-thin nitrile layer to direct fluids away from the grip surface, leaving a significant dry contact area; this provides nearly the same grip as is possible under fluid-free conditions. – Ansell Healthcare, Red Bank, N.J.
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A sound way to identify emergency escape routes
The ONYX ExitPoint audible-exit technology (photo) is said to improve building evacuation and can reduce evacuation times by up to 75%. The device is a compact speaker that produces broadband noise, thus acting as an audible exit sign. Unlike emergency lighting and other visual aids, the ONYX ExitPoint is not obstructed by smoke. – Notifier, Northford, Conn.
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Dust does not hamper this airflow monitor
The AF 100 Series air-flow monitors are specifically designed for measuring air flow/velocity in processes and stacks with high concentrations of particulate matter. There are no orifices or thermal elements to clog, and installation requires no precise alignment or calibration. The device combines a time-of-flight, cross-correlation principle with the company’s charge-induction and ultralow-current measurement techniques to yield absolute measurements without concern for contamination from dust. Applications include process pipes, injection lines, dryers, cyclones, precipitators baghouses and stacks. – FilterSense, Beverly, Mass.
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Wear this suit for protection while doing hazardous tasks
KleenGuard A70 Chemical Spray Protection Coveralls (photo) provide excellent protection for applications such as hazardous-waste remediation, environmental cleanup, petrochemical and petroleum refining, acid and caustic handling, biohazards cleanup, tank cleaning and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Only taped and bound seams are used, and a patented Reflex design provides a seamless chest area, a primary splash zone, and an elastic waist for better fit. – Kimberly-Clark Professional, Roswell, Ga.
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A steel protective coating has the approval of insurers
FM Global has approved the epoxy-based intumescent Interchar 212 (photo) and Chartek 1709 fire-protection products for the protection of steel structures. The approval process included evaluation of fire test data from Underwriter’s Laboratories (UL) as well as onsite audits at the manufacturer’s manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Europe. Both products are dust-free and made with 100% solids materials that contain no volatile organic compounds and meet fire ratings for both E119 as well as rapid rise UL 1790 applications for up to three hours. – International Paint LLC, Houston, Tex.
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This red LED alarts pilots to steer clear
The D164 Series light-emitting-diode (LED) based red beacon (photo) has T4A certification and is rated for hazardous locations, such as flare stacks, chimneys, refinery towers and other potential obsticals to aircraft navigation. The beacon also complies with Canadian Aviation Regulation (CAR 621.19), ICAO (Annex 14, July 1990) and UL 844 Class 1, Div. 2. Designed for booth new installations and as a replacement for 300mm incandescent obstruction lighting fixtures, the new beacon mounts onto existing bolt-pattern installations. – Dialight Corp., Farmingdale, N.J.
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An LED puts surveillance in the spotlight
The new UFLED infrared illuminator (photo) is a highly-efficient, LED illuminator for night-day surveillance cameras and speed domes. The lamp has a 24-V input yet consumes less than 40 W of power. Features include a narrow, focused-beam pattern for illuminating up to 650 ft, IP66 and NEMA 4 design for harsh environments and a 940-nm wavelength option for covert operation. – Extreme CCTV, Burnaby, B.C., Canada
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Wear this gas detector to be safe
Three sensor options are available for the Altair Pro high-performance, single-gas detector: carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide and oxygen. The unit’s easy-to-read display shows gas concentration, alarm conditions and set points, battery status and peak reading. An extra-thick, rubberized housing is resistant to water and dust, and can be securely attached to clothing with a suspension clip. – MSA Europe, Berlin
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A system to see furnace troubles before they become problems
The FireSight High-Temperature Remote Viewing System (photo) continuously permits the safe viewing of the flame quality and impingement (if present) on the tube walls of petrochemical process heaters. Operators can view the flame in real time in order to tune the furnace to eliminate this hazardous and potentially catastrophic condition. The system also provides an economical means to speed light off and reduce NOx emissions by permitting color video monitoring of combustion and process control in boilers, furnaces, kilns and incinerators. – Lenox Instrument Co., Trevose, Pa.
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