productWhen purchasing a respirator, product selection is critical to both employees’ health and safety and to a company’s legal obligations under health and safety regulations. It is essential, therefore, that specifiers and purchasers have total confidence in the product that is being bought.
articleThe need to shape or modify materials by sanding or grinding has been with us since the Egyptians started construction of the pyramids in the 3rd Century BC. Centuries of abrasives developments have been documented as technology has moved forward and 3M believes recent innovations could see the beginning of a new era in grinding performance.
productBy trapping and removing up to six times more dust, dirt, grit and hair than many traditional mops and other disposable dusting systems, the 3M Easy Trap Duster is designed to boost productivity and reduce labour costs, without compromising cleaning standards.
productThe Scotch-Brite General Purpose Hand Pad 7447 and Scotch-Brite Ultra fine Hand Pad 7448 from 3M will now be known as 7447+ and 7448+ due to the intensification of the key mineral, aluminium oxide, one of the hardest and strongest available for abrasive applications. The coating technology has also been improved for better distribution and, ultimately, a higher quality of cut.
productWelders can now feel even more comfortable whilst remaining fully protected as 3M has upgraded its Adflo Powered Air Respirator by introducing a new battery, making the whole system around 17% lighter.
productThe quest to prevent hearing loss will continue whole-heartedly following two leading hearing organisations – the personal safety division of 3M and Action On Hearing Loss, coming together to conquer 842 steps of London’s BT Tower.
productInnovations from Scott Safety include the ProPak Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) range that promises comfort and performance for those in the emergency firefighting, marine and industrial sectors.
productThe Scott Safety Modulair Max high capacity airline trolley system enables a safe system for supplying air for those working on offshore oil rigs or onshore refinery environments where there is a need for long duration respiratory protection.
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productFollowing the success of its First Base 3 range of bump caps, Scott Safety is extending the range to include the flame retardant First Base 3 FR Bump Cap – offering protection against burn and bump injuries to the head.
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