Safety is key in most spheres of life, more so in an industrial environment. Aveng Automation & Control Solutions is the local business partner for Det-Tronics, a global leader in fire and gas safety systems.
The company has been an industry leader for more than 44 years. Det-Tronic detectors undergo rigorous testing, carry globally recognised certification and offer solutions that protect lives and valuable assets. The company’s engineers develop systems to mitigate risk, meet rigorous standards and provide safety to the most challenging locations.
Application installations are found globally in aircraft hangars, automotive chemical plants, fuel storage, LNG terminals, offshore platforms, petrochemical plants, pipeline compressor stations, transport loading racksan turbine enclosures.
The full range of products and services includes flame detection, gas detection, suppression equipment, control equipment, HMI programming, custom engineering, project management, system integration, factory approval testing, and commissioning, field service and technical support.
Customers benefit from:
• Certifications that include SIL 2, FM, CSA, ATEX, IECEx and more.
• Experienced system engineers that analyse, design and implement site-specific solutions.
• A global network of personnel and offices for sales, service and system support.
Cathodic protection system for hazardous environments Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
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When NSW Ports in Australia embarked on a two-year programme to rehabilitate the structures and combat corrosion levels at its Bulk Liquid Berth 1, it commissioned Melbourne-based consultancy Infracorr to deliver a bespoke cathodic protection) system. To deliver the system safely, Infraccor engaged cathodic protection specialist Omniflex to support the hazardous area and remote monitoring aspects of the CP system design.
Read more...Leading the way in PDS technology
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Booyco Electronics, an original equipment manufacturer specialising in mine safety equipment, has witnessed a surge in demand for its proximity detection systems (PDS) and collision prevention systems (CPS) since the Mine Health and Safety regulation focusing on trackless mobile machinery was promulgated. These systems offer crucial vehicle-to-pedestrian and vehicle-to-vehicle detection capabilities.
Read more...Ensuring lone worker safety
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The Conextivity Group’s startup – Wearin’ – has developed a solution connecting the lone worker with the control centre. This was commissioned by concrete producer, Pro Beton to ensure the safety of its teams of machine operators and cleaners working on production sites during the day, night, and weekends.
Read more...Safety breakthrough in live testing of large equipment
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While essential to effective maintenance, the live testing of mining vehicles and equipment can be hazardous and time consuming; but this has all changed with the SafeGauge range of digital testing systems. Developed in Australia, SafeGauge is now distributed in South Africa by Booyco Electronics, known for its leading role in promoting safety on mines through its proximity detection systems.
Read more...Explosion-protected control units Pepperl+Fuchs
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The new range of control units from Pepperl+Fuchs offers a clever solution for switching and controlling circuits in hazardous areas that are designated ATEX/IECEx Zones 1/21 and 2/22.
Read more...The importance of understanding SIL ratings Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
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Major industrial accidents around the world, like the Bhopal chemical plant disaster, have occurred due to insufficient and poorly designed safety systems. Gary Bradshaw, director of alarm and safety system specialist Omniflex, explains how SIL ratings work and the dangers of the misconceptions that exist around them.
Read more...The importance of understanding SIL ratings Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists
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Major industrial accidents around the world, like the Bhopal chemical plant disaster, have occurred due to insufficient and poorly designed safety systems. Gary Bradshaw, director of alarm and safety system specialist Omniflex, explains how SIL ratings work and the dangers of the misconceptions that exist around them.
Read more...Mobile workers 4.0 Pepperl+Fuchs
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Intrinsically safe smart devices enable lone mobile workers to work seamlessly throughout the plant with the help of digital support. The significant increase in production efficiency and reliability is noticeable.
Read more...Functional safety over EtherCAT Eagle Africa Technology
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HMS Networks has released a new version of the Ixxat SafeT100 module, allowing users to implement safe I/Os for FSoE (Functional Safety over EtherCAT), which was previously available only for PROFIsafe and CIP Safety.
Read more...Overcurrent protection for explosion-protected areas Phoenix Contact
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The customisable Caparoc circuit breaker system from Phoenix Contact now also offers modules for explosion-protected areas, thereby extending the range of possible applications.
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