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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Safety in the cloud
February 2018, Phoenix Contact
At the SPS IPC Drives 2017 trade fair, Phoenix Contact presented a cloud application for recording and analysing safety-related data. With the Proficloud solution, companies receive important information ...

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Modular HMI for hazardous areas
January 2018, Pepperl+Fuchs
PC solution extends modular system At the beginning of the year, the VisuNet GXP product family was grown to include a PC solution. The new computing unit is optimally suited for mechanical engineers, ...

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Radiation protection systems go wireless
January 2018, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
Omniflex has announced the release of the Teleterm W3 ISA100 Wireless Interface Node. Based on well proven technology and substantiated by the nuclear industry, the Teleterm W3 is the latest device to ...

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Safety interlocks for automotive production
January 2018, Deebar
The automobile industry is heavily automated and can be hazardous if not safeguarded properly. Ensuring safety whilst delivering productivity is vital to the industry and therefore safeguarding operators ...

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Ex and marine approval for LSIS equipment
January 2018, Ana-Digi Systems
Due to the dangers prevalent in petrochemical, mining and marine applications there is a need for equipment that is non-volatile and would by extension, not be the cause of explosions and fires. This ...

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How to calculate IS loop approval: Part 3 – impact of Gas Group on loop approval cable lengths
January 2018, Extech Safety Systems
Further to my previous articles: ‘How to calculate an intrinsically safe loop approval’ (http://www.instrumentation.co.za/7571a) and ‘Calculating intrinsically safe loop approvals – Part 2’ (http://www.instrumentation.co.za/7782a...

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Room integrity testing
January 2018, Alien Systems & Technologies
Alien Systems and Technologies (AST) is the first company in Africa to offer room integrity testing (RIT). The company’s performance in the industry is supported by its highly qualified, specialised team, ...

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Achieving safety during CIP
December 2017, Deebar
IP69K-rated interlocks and safety switches.

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Low-profile strip lights
December 2017, Turck Banner Southern Africa
Banner Engineering has announced the release of the WLS15, a professional grade LED striplight that makes it easy and cost effective to illuminate machines, work spaces and mobile equipment for improved ...

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Stay safe with SICK Automation
November 2017, SICK Automation Southern Africa
Components evolve into ready to install safety systems.

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Be safe by monitoring hazardous areas
November 2017
Underground monitoring with the Sperosens SL2010 system The SL2010 telemetry system provides underground data collection and communication from the mine’s fibre-optic backbone to the control centre where ...

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Remote operating terminals for Ex zones
November 2017, Extech Safety Systems
Introducing a new and unique modular design concept, the MTL Gecma Work Station is a new generation of remote operating terminals for Ex Zone 1/2/21/22. The new modular workstation range addresses the ...

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AS-i Safety at Work module
November 2017, ifm - South Africa
The safe input module allows safety-related components without integrated AS-interface to be connected to the AS-i Safety at Work system, allowing 2-channel inductive sensors with electronic OSSD outputs ...

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Becker Mining’s turnkey proximity detection systems
November 2017
Becker Mining South Africa provides turnkey proximity detection systems (PDS), as well as tagging and tracking and related communication systems, which comply with stringent mining health and safety regulations. The ...

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Fortress delivers intelligent ­interlocks for Industrie 4.0
November 2017, Deebar
Deebar has exclusively represented Fortress Interlocks for over 35 years in Africa and offer interlocking support for an extremely wide range of industrial applications, including power generation and ...

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Trapped key interlocking
October 2017, Deebar
Protecting people, industry and productivity.

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