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09 March 2011

• Does your boiler and fittings comply with sub-section 40 of the 1955 Factories Act?

  The 1955 Factories Act Sub Section 40 states "a boiler and all its fittings must be properly maintained" and yet HSOs are frequently called out to accidents where calorifiers, boilers and hot water heaters have exploded because safety valves, encrusted with limescale, have not operated correctly. If there is a build-up of pressure in the vessel and safety valves are not operating, explosion will occur causing severe damage and possible injury to personnel.

• Innovative Techne® TC-PLUS thermal cyclers from Bibby save time, space and energy

  Now available from Bibby Scientific, the Techne range of TC-PLUS thermal cyclers, offer a feature-packed combination of Server and Satellite units giving complete flexibility to configure any multi-block format. These versatile thermal cyclers feature some of the fastest aluminium blocks available, providing a ramp rate of up to 5°C per second, as well as innovative energy-saving technology and a space-efficient design.

• Elesa's new softly-softly industrial castor

  The new RE.E3 castor recently announced by Elesa features a vulcanised rubber tyre that ensures a soft ride over most industrial flooring types from tiles to expanded metal, asphalt or cement-resin.

• Packaging machines get standard components from Elesa

  Standard components are - well standard - but for packaging equipment, market leaders Elesa are pleased to offer some specialist standard components ideally suited to this particular industry.

• Security focused off-road hydraulic solutions from Elesa (UK) Ltd

  The developmental trend for industrial and off-road machinery, whether mobile or otherwise, is increasingly to employ a sophisticated hydraulic system as a means of exerting power over it’s chosen work environment.

• Self custom float level indicators from Elesa

  Elesa’s range of column level indicators is joined by their new HFLT/E float level indicators.

• Components for Postural Seating and Therapeutic Equipment

  The specifications for components of postural seating and therapeutic equipment – such as chairs, wheel chairs, wheeled walker frames, massage couches, beds and support frames – have developed substantially in recent years along with the industry.

• Selection of castors for industrial situations

  Choosing the right wheel Rather obviously any product that isn’t used under the conditions for which it was designed may not satisfy the user’s needs.

• Gradus Treats the Christie Cancer Centre with Care

  Gradus’ ADXT1 aluminium stair edgings with Xtra-Grip insert in Carbon (black) were installed on the centre’s stairwells to minimise the risk of slips, trips and falls.

• Hamilton expands architectural ironmongery range

  Hamilton Litestat announces new architectural ironmongery range.