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New Plant Products

EPJ-ATEX-4 Explosion-Proof Enclosure

September 20, 2019

The ATEX/IECEx-rated unit is made of copper-free aluminum and features a choice of 1/2-inch or 3/4-inch NPT hubs.

New Plant Products

Transmitter for Fixed Systems

September 17, 2019

The CI 21 fixed transmitter has a charge carrier injection sensor that is a progressive development to improve upon current ammonia refrigeration detection methods.

Worker Safety

OSHA requests information on possible updates to the lockout/tagout standard

The 1989 standard needs to updated to reflect the current use of automation and robotics equipment

Wayne Labs

May 20, 2019

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is requesting information on a possible update to the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)) standard. The Agency is interested in comments on the use of control circuit-type devices to isolate energy, as well as the evolving technology for robotics.

Woodhead Watertite Extreme plugs and connectors

Engineering R&D

Electrical connectors must survive harsh requirements, meet stringent standards

Wayne Labs

March 22, 2019

Recognizing the need to provide a cordset and connectors to meet food and beverage industry standards, Molex redesigned a connector family to provide the industry with a solution.

New Plant Products

Shannon Rain Shield protective enclosure

January 11, 2019

The Shannon Rain Shield custom-fit enclosure protects complex surfaces and sensitive equipment, such as pumps, motors, electronic actuators and metering equipment, from water, moisture/humidity, chemicals and temperatures up to 600°F.

Plant Safety

Virginia plant cited for repeat safety violations

Training lapses, lack of inspections lead to repeat violations

Wayne Labs

July 3, 2018

The state of Virginia’s Occupational Safety and Health Program has issued seven citations and $187,000 in penalties to a food and beverage company after a worker’s arm was caught in a conveyor near the metal detector.

New Plant Products

E Instruments Inconel flue gas sampling probes

June 14, 2018

E Instruments 40- and 60-in. Inconel flue gas sampling probes with a sintered filter are suitable for combustion applications such as incinerators, coal-fired boilers and steel furnaces.

New Plant Products

Cool Air LBW-420-LEL ammonia detector

June 11, 2018

Developed for catastrophic leak detection and response before reaching the lower-explosion level, the Cool Air LBW-420-LEL ammonia detector displays ammonia concentration in percentages from 0 to 9.9.

New Plant Products

Ross SysCon touchscreen purged panels

April 9, 2018

Certified as meeting the standards of Underwriters Laboratories’ UL-698A Code and the National Fire Protection Association’s NFPA-496 Code, Ross SysCon touchscreen purged panels can be used in most hazardous locations.