 Vaisala has acquired K-Patents and following completion of the acquisition, K-Patents is now part of Vaisala’s Industrial Measurements Business Area. Vaisala K-Patents is committed to serving existing customers and the market with leading liquid measurement instruments and services via current sales distributor network i.e. Hanley Controls Clonmel Ltd . Vaisala’s acquisition of K-Patents ( a pioneer in in-line liquid measurements for industrial applications) enables Vaisala to expand its technological expertise and product portfolio from gas into liquid measurements. The new product area, Liquid Measurements, brings renowned Refractive Index (RI) technology and in-line process refractometer products available for many types of industrial process control applications.
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 The laboratory can be a dangerous place. From trip hazards, flammable materials and even biohazards. Furthermore, there are many aspects of risk minimisation that need to be considered to create a workplace that is both safe and compliant with health and safety legislation. One particular hazard that is common to many types of laboratory, from the life sciences, chemistry departments to physics research, is the hazards posed by gases. Gases can be a chemical hazard in themselves, in the case of substances like chlorine1 and nitrogen oxides2, which are corrosive and toxic. To ensure compliance with COSHH regulations check occupational exposure levels in HSE document EH40 or the supplied MSDS. Even seemingly innocuous gases, like Nitrogen and argon which are famous for being chemically inert, can instead pose asphyxiation risks if leaks occur in poorly ventilated places. ACOPs published by bodies such as the British Compressed Gases Association should be consulted. The other major category of risk posed by gas used in laboratories is the explosion/flammability risk. Gases are typically stored in pressurised cylinders, and improper handling can lead to cylinder damage with sudden pressure discharge and explosions.3 Any small spark from electrical equipment like vacuum gauges or hot surfaces such as lab hot plates can be sufficient to trigger a fire. Remember also that an Oxygen leak causing localised Oxygen enrichment will multiply the flammability risk many times over. These combined risks mean that is very important to be vigilant for gas leaks. In a laboratory setting, this will involve the installation and maintenance of appropriate gas sensors, monitor and alarms to detect and warn of leaks. As well as audible and visual alarms. Multiple alarm types cater for differing user needs. A hearing impaired occupant may need to rely on visual alarms. Networked solutions, sometimes termed addressable systems allow multiple devices as detectors, audible visual alarms and shutdown interlocks to be efficiently installed, minimising cabling. At the same time these systems provide continuous integrity checks, quickly alerting to any faults which may go hidden on older analogue type systems. Safety First Two commonly used gases that pose their own detection and safety challenges are oxygen and carbon dioxide. Both gases have been classed as ‘substances hazardous to health’ since 2002 in Great Britain.4 This means that there are recommended workspace exposure limits for both short and long term exposure and, in order to ensure worker safety and compliance with exposure limits, the installation of gas monitors is strongly recommended.5 If you are not monitoring the environment for leaks then you will struggle to show compliance to COSHH requirements. Furthermore, HSE document EH40 not only lists occupational exposure levels but also the required calculations to determine how long post exposure a person must recover in ‘clean’ air. Many people wrongly assume the main risk of carbon dioxide exposure is asphyxiation. People mistakenly believe that, in settings where carbon dioxide and oxygen monitoring are both required, an oxygen depletion monitor is sufficient to cover both gases. However, doing this is in violation of the safety standard BS EN 60079-29-2:20156, which specifically states that “where carbon dioxide levels need to be monitored for safety reasons, a dedicated CO2 detector must be used”. This is because it is possible to exceed safe CO2 exposure limits still with sufficient oxygen concentrations that an oxygen depletion sensor would not trigger a warning. For practical solutions to monitoring, International Gas Detector’s networked monitors are an attractive and simple solution that cuts down installation costs by 70% compared to the industry standard. As well as providing dedicated gas monitors, they also offer maintenance and calibration services to ensure the best possible accuracy and reliability of monitors.7 Two Core Cable Solutions Founded in 1917, International Gas Detectors bring 100 years of experience to the design of networked gas and safety systems. Many of the gas detectors are based upon the 2-Wire safe area addressable gas detection system that can detect over 400 different gases.8 This system has a unique design that makes it quick and easy to install and can then be used for a continuous gas level monitoring. These devices utilise addressable technology, which means they can be integrated with additional detectors or networked equipment. This includes devices such as International Gas Detector’s Room Status Indicators9 that can be installed outside the laboratory and have a visual display showing gas concentrations inside the lab and whether or not it is safe to enter. A single status indicator can display the output from up to 8 other detectors and devices.  The two-wire design for these devices means they have one two core cable for both power and communication. Minimal cabling but offering maximum flexibility as the detectors themselves also have interface points built in for other devices (giving them 80% more capability per detector than current standards). These can include call points, analogue signals, relay interlocks and more. It also reduces the risk of wiring mistakes as the 2 core cable connection has no specific polarity requirement. Multiple detector monitoring, alarm and interlock solutions can be quickly and efficiently configured. This makes the system especially desirable where it is recommended to have multiple detectors at different heights in the laboratory with audible visual warnings, gas interlocks and secondary monitoring.
Integrated Safety The possibilities of devices that can be integrated with the 2-wire detectors are endless. As audible-only alarms may not provide sufficient warning (e.g. in environments where ear protection is required), the detectors can also be integrated with International Gas Detector’s visual alarms10 to create safe working areas. The oxygen detectors offered by International Gas Detectors also boast improved product lifetimes. Industry standard lifetimes for Oxygen sensors may only be 2 years. Due to IGD’s use of new technologies their Oxygen sensors last over five years. Being based on new reliable solid polymer technologies. Added benefits are enhanced reliability and accuracy ensuring freedom from false alarms. Each detector on the system can have its own individual alarms, up to 3 alarm points within its measured range. With this flexibility it is possible to create networked pre-alarms and main safety alarms. These can be mapped to output devices that can warn of developing hazards as they evolve, rather than just sounding when situations have reached a critical point. Using modern digital systems multiple controllers in an installation can network back to a main display panel (HMI). This main panel not only provides a main system overview but can also data log and provide up to the minute information over the internet. This makes data not only available on site but to anyone with an internet connection on any device type, phone, tablet or PC. Connectivity available 24 hours a day to operators, administrators, service and support people. The flexibility of International Gas Detector’s devices and the significantly reduced installation costs mean it is easy and affordable to create reliable, custom safety solutions in any working environment from standard building blocks. With post-sales maintenance support and training opportunities for end users, either online or in-person, International Gas Detectors can help ensure a safe workplace for all. For more information To find out more about our Gas Products: contact Paul Fahy email pf@hccl.ie call +353526122722 Turn the tool you have, into the one you want. 
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| To find out more about our Atlas Copco range contact Sean Brennan Hanley Controls, Clonmel email sean.brennan@hccl.ie call +353526122722 |  |
| Optek inline turbidity meters, lab turbidimeters, and optical density probes can be specified to measure turbidity, haze, clarity, and optical density in units of: FTU, NTU, EBC, OD, PPM, Percent and many others. Common process applications include:
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Hanley Controls recently attended the Parker Fluid and Climate Controls Division Europe training course held in Gessate on 12th-14th June 2019. We would like to thank all of the trainers for their valuable contribution to make this event successful and thank you to Parker Fluid and Climate Controls Division for hosting the event.
For more information on our complete range of solenoid valve for fluid control please contact Martin Ralph on 086-4669193 or martin.ralph@hccl.ie Sean Brennan on 086-8098420 or sb@hccl.ie
| Today we are introducing Dwayne Dunphy. Dwayne has been working for Hanley Controls for 24 years. What is your role at Hanley Controls? I started in HCCL in 1995 in our workshop working on copper pipe assemblies and hydraulic hose kits. I qualified as a mechanical fitter and then moved into our sales office where I work on our mechanical product range specialising in our Georg Fischer Plastics customer base. Tell us a bit about yourself. I am married to Marie and we have two children, Oscar (12) and Lucy (10). We live in Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. | What are your interests/hobbies outside of work? I enjoy listening to music and going to concerts whenever the chance arises. I support Manchester United and try to get to a game once or twice a year. I am a director on our local CE scheme and I’m also heavily involved in our town development committee. I was also part of the team that got the investment in place to build our local playground. What is your favourite part about working for Hanley Controls? I like working with the team that Hanley’s have built and our customer base is so diverse that each day represents a different challenge. |
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| View the +GF+ range here: http://www.hccl.ie/gf-plastics.html |
APPLICATION: INSTRUMENT AIR HOOK UP END USER: BIO PHARMA
REQUIRMENT: INSTRUMENT AIR MANIFOLDS & PUSH TO CONNECT FITTINGS WITH FULL S/STEEL SOLUTION FOR CLEAN AREAS TO TAKE 6MM PTFE TUBE.
SOLUTION: PTFE FDA APRROVED AIRLINE. HANLEY CONTROLS CLONMEL LF / LFF SERIES S/S MANIFOLD C/W LOCKABLE OUTLET VALVES. FITTED WITH OUR PARKER LERGIS LF3800 S/STEEL FDA APPROVED PUSH IN FITTINGS WHICH HAVE THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES/SPECIFICATION
316LBody material: Smooth surface design with Ra >0.8 aimed at reducing retention zones for safe/easy cleaning (see pictures)
Collet design: Robust design/high impact resistance – 30 Bar pressure rated !!
FKM seals: IPA/Wipe down/Chemical resistance - 150 deg c Temperature rated !!
RG: 21CFR (FDA) Phtalate/BPA & Silicone free, suitable for permanent contact with foodstuffs
For more information contact Noel Walsh noel.walsh@hccl.ie and view or Instrument Air Manifold and Parker Legris Push fittings and Tubing range here.
REQUIRMENT: INSTRUMENT AIR MANIFOLDS & PUSH TO CONNECT FITTINGS WITH FULL S/STEEL SOLUTION FOR CLEAN AREAS TO TAKE 6MM PTFE TUBE.
SOLUTION: PTFE FDA APRROVED AIRLINE. HANLEY CONTROLS CLONMEL LF / LFF SERIES S/S MANIFOLD C/W LOCKABLE OUTLET VALVES. FITTED WITH OUR PARKER LERGIS LF3800 S/STEEL FDA APPROVED PUSH IN FITTINGS WHICH HAVE THE FOLLOWING ADVANTAGES/SPECIFICATION
316LBody material: Smooth surface design with Ra >0.8 aimed at reducing retention zones for safe/easy cleaning (see pictures)
Collet design: Robust design/high impact resistance – 30 Bar pressure rated !!
FKM seals: IPA/Wipe down/Chemical resistance - 150 deg c Temperature rated !!
RG: 21CFR (FDA) Phtalate/BPA & Silicone free, suitable for permanent contact with foodstuffs
For more information contact Noel Walsh noel.walsh@hccl.ie and view or Instrument Air Manifold and Parker Legris Push fittings and Tubing range here.
KEEP YOUR HOT WATER HOT AND YOUR COLD WATER COLD.
Ideally used in Hospitals, Schools, Leisure Centres and Nursing Homes. Your cold water needs to keep moving to maintain the cold temperature. If it rises above 20 degrees there is a danger of legionella.
Our Kemper Splitter Valves and End of Line Flush systems will maintain the cold water temperature with constant movement through the valves and the end of line flush, which can be set by temperature, time or volume. The hot water needs to be maintained above 55 degrees to prevent legionella. We can do this by installing our auto Eta Therm/Multi Therm Balancing Valves where needed to keep the correct temperature throughout the building.
For more information on our full Kemper range, contact
Noel O’Neill 086-8011645 or email noel.oneill@hccl.ie
Ideally used in Hospitals, Schools, Leisure Centres and Nursing Homes. Your cold water needs to keep moving to maintain the cold temperature. If it rises above 20 degrees there is a danger of legionella.
Our Kemper Splitter Valves and End of Line Flush systems will maintain the cold water temperature with constant movement through the valves and the end of line flush, which can be set by temperature, time or volume. The hot water needs to be maintained above 55 degrees to prevent legionella. We can do this by installing our auto Eta Therm/Multi Therm Balancing Valves where needed to keep the correct temperature throughout the building.
For more information on our full Kemper range, contact
Noel O’Neill 086-8011645 or email noel.oneill@hccl.ie
The HygroPalm HP32 is a versatile handheld instrument compatible with all HC2A and HC2 ROTRONIC probes, it is able to perform spot measurements and logging of relative humidity, temperature and psychrometric parameters.
Advantages
For more information
Contact Paddy O' Mahony email: paddy.omahony@hccl.ie or call +353526122722
Advantages
- Relative humidity, temperature and psychrometric calculations
- Graphical display for graphs and up to 4 values
- Freely settable visual and audible alarms on every value
- 64’000 data points memory for time programmable interval logging
- Long lasting battery (up to 48h when logging every 30s)
- Field inspection and spot checks in HVAC
- Building Management Systems
- Agriculture and Food industry
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Click here to download the brochure
For more information
Contact Paddy O' Mahony email: paddy.omahony@hccl.ie or call +353526122722
Ross Controls an international manufacturer of pneumatic valves, control systems and safety products for the fluid power industry is pleased to announce the appointment of Hanley Controls (Clonmel) as its authorised distributor in Eire and Northern Ireland.
Neil Stanford, Managing Director of their UK division says we are excited to have Hanley Controls as our partner with an established experienced sales and technical team and coverage throughout the region, this will bring an enhanced level of service to our existing customers and promote future business developments.
Ross® and the concern for machine safety is at the forefront of the company mission.
Over many decades the company has become a market leader in designing and supplying the “industry standards” for pneumatic energy isolation and control reliable double valves which are used extensively across many industrial manufacturing sectors.
The Ross® product range of fluid power safety valves are designed and manufactured to assist the machine builder or user when designing and building their machines to meet with the Machinery Directive and the standards ISO 13489-1 2015 relating specifically to operational safety.
I would like to find out more about Ross Products...
For more information or to arrange a site visit please contact:
Sean Brennan, Mechanical & Pneumatics Department
email: Sean.brennan@hccl.ie
call: +353526122722
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