Conquering Snowdon in full breathing apparatus
Awe-inspiring, exhilarating and challenging, a recent Snowdon climb in aid of The Fire Fighters Charity and Help for Heroes was a test of fitness, determination and, unusually, Draeger breathing apparatus (BA). Headed by Vij Randeniya, OBE, CFO at West Midlands Fire Service, the 27-strong team comprised a number of West Midlands fire fighters as well as product and service specialists from the climb's sponsor, Draeger Safety UK. Wearing the latest Draeger PSS7000 breathing apparatus complete with the PSS Bodyguard 7000 and FPS 7000 face mask, the fire fighters used 6.8L 300 bar cylinders in both twin and single configurations. Taking 20 cylinders with them and supporting each other along the arduous route, the team was massively impressed...
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Safe escape route from fires
VHB Acrylic Foam Tape 5952, a high-strength product from 3M, the diversified technology company, is playing a key role in an invention aimed at helping occupants breathe and escape from buildings in the event of fire. Developed by Northern Ireland based LMInnov8s, the BreakOut is a mechanical emergency escape device designed specifically to break glass, in particular double glazing, from the inside. It is fixed to the top or bottom corner of a window and operated by removing a safety pin and then pressing the safety button. This activates a spring loaded device which can break through either single or double glazing to allow an air supply and escape route. The spring loaded mechanism carries a force of 500N and...
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ATEX couplings connect gas turbine for power generation
The high torque, proven reliability and zero maintenance characteristics of Bibby's HS series of Turboflex disc couplings have resulted in their specification as drive couplings on gas turbine power units with outputs up to 64MW. The gas turbine units, supplied by one of the world's leading manufacturers are essentially modified aircraft engines used to drive generators for power generation and to drive centrifugal compressors for LPG gas compression. The high performance (HS) series is Bibby's newest range of disc couplings; it is designed to handle the most challenging applications in oil and gas, water treatment, power generation, marine and pumping applications. The HS couplings are manufactured to fully comply with API671 standards,...
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