Features
 10 years of flexible functional safety Based on its openness and widespread installation, PROFIsafe is currently the global market leader with over 630,000 PROFIsafe nodes. Ten years ago, however, it was necessary to convince safety authorities, 25 renowned safety engineering companies, and users to accept the completely new technology. |
Case Studies
 Sealless pumps solve central cleaning pressure problem Controllability and reducing energy costs are important objectives in many pumping applications, as is the need for pumps to be able to run dry. A good example of this is in centralised cleaning systems, such as high pressure cleaning systems in food processing applications. Hydra-Cell seal-less pumps have been used to good effect in this type of application, resulting in significant savings for users. In one example, a customer was operating a centralised, high pressure cleaning system. |
Products
 Sounder suits COMAH sites The latest addition to the AlertAlarm Series of high performance electronic sounders from E2S is the A131. With a sound output of up to 131dB, the units are designed for use in industrial, construction and small COMAH sites, factory complexes, refineries, civil engineering sites, quarries and airfields; they can also be used to give flood warnings, civil defence warnings and in any situation where a warning has to be broadcast across a wide area. |
Comment
 Mighty oaks from little acorns grow? The UK Government has launched an investment fund which, from small beginnings, could help technology led companies in Britain grow their way out of recession, especially if they are involved in ecologically-friendly industry. Prime Minister Gordon Brown has announced the creation of the UK Innovation Investment Fund to invest in technology-based businesses with high growth potential. |