Despite the advantages of electronic detectors, there are many applications where GASTEC detector tubes continue to provide a suitable alternative. When GASTEC tubes are used in conjunction with electronic detectors, they can provide a more accurate and complete...
Gas Detection
BW Solo Review
The BW Solo from Honeywell is the latest single gas detector to hit the market. The Solo is the next-generation gas detector that gives you complete confidence that it's working correctly, and your health & safety team know exactly what's happening in the field....
The Crowcon T4 in Numbers
What is the Crowcon T4? The Crowcon T4 is one of the most widely recognised gas detectors in Europe which displays and detects the standard four gases simultaneously. The T4 is rated to IP67 making it a suitable gas detector used in a range of industries for entry...
Avoid a Close Shave! Respirators for Beards
Beards and facial hair will impede the ability of a respiratory face mask to achieve a good seal and will fail a face fit test. However, there is alternative protection... Employees who have a beard or facial hair are NOT suitable to use tight-fitting respirators,...
Are You Protecting Your Workforce from Gas Hazards?
With the changes to EH40 Regulations, it may mean you are no longer fulfilling your Health and Safety obligations to protect your workforce and the facility. Our gas detection site survey can help ensure you're fully protected. Learn more... Changes to EH40 Workplace...
Bump Your Gas Detector up the Priority List
What's the most important thing can you do in a minute at the start of your shift? Make a brew? Put your boots on? Or carry out a bump test? Can You Afford to Run the Risk? Performing a bump test is the only way you can truly know that your gas detector is working...
Can You Afford to Ignore Calibration Service?
The introduction of multi-gas instruments with new low-power and infrared sensor technology for combustible gas detection claim to perform for up to two years without needing to be calibrated. Gas detector calibration is not particularly challenging or a...
Process Gas Sampling System Introduction
Shale gas drilling sites require more sampling points closer to the wellhead because of the large quantities of free liquids that are often continuously present at these sample points. The Genie 745 reliably extracts a gas sample containing excess liquid. The quantity...
Safe Area Gas Monitor – A Cost-Effective Detection System
The FGM Series is a safe area gas detection solution for sites which require 1 to 16 channels of detection. The FGM is a cost-effective high specification gas monitor that communicates with any combination of sensors from the FGS range. It can be connected by simply...
How Much Can You Save on Compressed Air Testing?
How much are you overpaying for air quality testing in your compressed breathing airlines to comply with BS EN12021? Testing for contaminants in breathing air quality lines is required to meet the international standards set by BS EN12021 and ensure the quality of...
New CO2 Sensor for Ventis® Pro
Industrial Scientific is pleased to announce the availability of an infrared carbon dioxide (CO2) sensor for the Ventis® Pro. While the infrared carbon dioxide/combustible (CO2/LEL IR) and carbon dioxide/methane (CO2/CH4 IR) combination sensors will continue to be...
The PS200 in Numbers
What is the PS200? The PS200 is a highly popular gas detector which displays and detects the standard four gases simultaneously. The PS200 is rated to IP67 making it a suitable gas detector used in a range of industries for entry into hazardous areas and confined...
Oxygen Depletion Systems to Keep You Safe at Work
a1-cbiss are one of the few UK gas detection companies that can supply the whole package from specification right through to system installation and ongoing service support. At a1-cbiss, we have a team of gas detection consultants who can advise you on the most...
The Benefits of Using Gas Detector Tubes
Although the gas detector tube measuring technique is well established, we continue to see that there is a misunderstanding regarding the benefits and how they can be used instead of or alongside electronic gas detectors. This article will briefly explain why detector...
How to Test for Styrene
Styrene (C8H8) is regarded as a flammable, hazardous volatile organic compound (VOC). Short-term exposure to styrene in humans can result in eye irritation and stomach problems. So how can styrene be tested to protect people? Styrene is primarily used in the...