PECM Issue 42 2020 | Page 114

PROCESS TECHNOLOGIES More new fume extraction systems meeting latest HSE welding requirements ESAB launches first portable wire feeder with ip44 protection class rating for extreme durability New antimicrobial-coated access control devices kill 99.9 per cent of prevalent bacteria New from Wilkinson Star, one the of the UK’s largest independent distributors of Welding and Industrial Equipment, is the F-Tech Fume technology product range of high vacuum fume extraction systems and welding torches. Welders and operatives can be exposed to welding fumes, grinding dust and oil mist in the working environment. It is therefore obligatory for employers to create safe and healthy working conditions for operatives by reducing these health risks. The F-Tech Armur is a high vacuum dust extraction system offering a mobile solution to extract dust from manual welding and grinding processes. The Armur unit features a high performance German motor and a choice of 3 mtr suction Armoflex or Armotech cantilever arm and a user friendly digital panel with hour meter, clogged filter alarm. ESAB Welding & Cutting Products today introduced the Robust Feed Pro portable wire feeder, the first product in its category with an IP44 protection class rating, which means it is protected against water splashes from all directions, as well as solid objects larger than 1 mm. The completely-sealed Robust Feed Pro has a double-wall design with special impact zones made from a more flexible material to absorb more impact energy. Contamination of clean environments could soon become a thing of the past, as Remsdaq launches its EntroPad range of access control readers, keypads and request to exit buttons with antimicrobial protection built in. Third party testing to ISO 22196:2011 proves the integral antimicrobial protection on the new EntroPad devices kills up to 99.99% of E. coli and Staphylococcus aureus bacteria over a 24-hour period. This makes the EntroPad range ideal for use in access-controlled areas in hospitals, laboratories, surgeries, food manufacturing & preparation companies. For further details please contact Wilkinson Star on 0161 728 7900 or visit wilkinsonstar247.com. 114 PECM Issue 42 All controls, power and gas connections are inside the case with a dedicated service cover, providing easy access to the electronics. “The Robust Feed Pro is the only feeder on the market that you can leave outside in a heavy rain. A heat kit inside the units wards off condensation and keeps the wire dry,” says Arne Lagerkvist, Global Product Manager, Heavy Industry Welding Equipment, ESAB Welding and Cutting Products. Visit www.esab.com or call 01992 768515. Robin Koffler, sales and marketing director at Remsdaq says: “Without antimicrobial protection, access control devices can become a breeding ground for a wide range of highly infectious bacteria. Further information at: www.remsdaq.com/ solutions/integrated-security-systems