New technologies and the question of buying or renting. GIT SECURITY´s editorial team was at “A+A” – trade show for safety, security and health at work – in Duesseldorf to look for the latest news in work safety. One of the exciting issues addressed at A+A was gas detection. Read about some some highlights we discovered there for you.

Portable Gas Detection

MSA presented the next level of advanced technology in portable gas detection: The Altair 4X multigas detector with “MSA XCell Sensor Technology”. The Altair 4X is a reliable multi-gas detector that measures O2, H2S, CO and combustible gas. A rugged housing provides unsurpassed durability, including the ability to survive a 6 m drop test onto concrete.

“And with large, glove-friendly buttons and a high-contrast display, the 4X is easy to operate in any work environment, even in low-light conditions”, says Nicole Schmitz, MSA´s Manager Marketing Communications for Europe.

Contact: Nicole.Schmitz@msa-europe.com.

Gas Detection as a Service?

“What do you do when gas detectors go down and you’re waiting for them to be serviced?”, Werner Tilling, Managing Director of Industrial Scientific-Winter, asked at A+A in Duesseldorf. “Our product ‘iNet’ solves these common gas detection problems.

It keeps people safe by providing visibility into your alarms, exposure and usage. It keeps gas detectors working without costly and time-consuming maintenance. And you don’t have to buy the gas detectors when you subscribe to iNet.”

For a monthly fee, you can receive Gas Detection as a Service instead.

Contact: Werner.Tilling@eu.indsci.com.

Reliable Supply

Now that you´ve got your gas measuring devices, here is a hint how to manage the storing of your equipment. The Rental Robot by Dräger automatizes the release and return of all safety-related equipment. It makes masks, portable gas measuring devices and consumables available at any time – without the need for human interaction.

The Rental Robot keeps records of how often devices are used and, thereby, supports the material planning process. More information wanted?

Contact: christine.reimann@ draeger.com.

Flexible Toxic Gas Monitoring

Also to be seen at A+A was Vertex M by Honeywell Analytics, a costeffective and flexible toxic gas monitoring device designed to deliver 8-24 points of detection.

Vertex M is optimised for use in a variety of locations, providing the capability to deliver physical evidence of a gas release, using the industry’s most sophisticated “proof of detection” technology, Honeywell’s Chemcassette.

“Vertex M offers all the same benefits as the original Vertex model but comes in a smaller format”, said Steve Forrest, Strategic Marketing Leader (EMEAI) for Honeywell Analytics, at A+A.

Contact: Andi. Thompson@honeywell.com.

Steffen Ebert