Online MEWP Hire
AFI has become one of the UK’s first powered access hire companies to provide machine rental through a fully integrated online reservation service.
Handheld infrared thermometer
New from Raytek is a handheld thermometer series for flexible temperature monitoring in high-temperature industrial applications from 400 to 3000°C, for example, in steel production and processing, the chemical and petrochemical industries, as well as heat treatment and power plants.
Available on the high street
A range of pre-installed control stations from Hylec-APL is now available to buy in most Maplin stores. The control stations, which are rated up to IP66 (depending on switch type/s used), are predominantly single switch stations and include emergency stop, palm/foot, momentary action (ON/OFF) pushbutton, rotary and key switches – though a dual switch control station consisting of an emergency stop and pushbutton ON switch is also included.
Helmet upgrade
A cape and helmet liner are two additions from Hodge Clemco to its protective equipment for blast equipment operators.
Cost efficient cooling
A Northamptonshire based cereal manufacturer used EcoCooling evaporative coolers at a site five years ago in a large production area. Such was the success of this installation, four more systems have been installed at two other sites.
Fall arrest range
JSP’s new collection of harnesses and lanyards covers everything needed for working safely at height, from the Spartan economy range, suitable for occasional and short term use, through to the Pioneer mid-range, and then the premium K2 collection, which is said to conform to the highest standards of technology, comfort, safety and ergonomic design.
Top financial stability rating
The Portakabin Group, a manufacturer of modular buildings, has again achieved the highest possible rating from Dun & Bradstreet.
Warming role at chocolate maker
A precisely-controllable, two-zone carbon infrared heating system from Heraeus Noblelight is helping to ensure consistent chocolate quality at Ashbury Chocolates, by pre-heating chocolate moulds prior to filling. The quartz infrared system also saves considerable space over the metal element heating system previously employed.
Strain gauges
Designed to simplify and reduce installation time and offer improved performance, HBM has introduced a new range of RoHS compliant wired Strain Gauges.
Safety footwear
U-Power’s new Winner range is the latest in its collection of original Italian-designed safety footwear.
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