Electricity + Control March 2017

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KOBOLD, represented locally by Instrotech , has on offer an extensive range of diaphragm seals specifically for such purposes.They are tailor-made to meet industrial requirements, and are available with all industry-standard connection types and fit perfectly with Kobold pressure gauges. In each case, an appropriate solution can be chosen from a wide range of designs, shapes and materials. KOBOLD diaphragm seals allow measurements to be taken even with aggressive, highly viscous, solidifying or crystallising process media. They also protect the measuring devices against high temperature and pressure fluctuations, pressure peaks or vibrations. Depending on the design, they can be used for measurements at process temperatures of up to 350°C and 1 600 bar. The use of diaphragm seals is also rec- The latest suspensions can be ordered pre-fitted on any MSAV-Gard helmet, or as spares. “We have made it painless for our customers to standardise on these new suspensions as there is no change in part numbers for complete helmet assemblies. MSA Fas-Trac III is the answer to all of your safety-helmet requirements,” Suraksha Mohun, Product Marketing Manager, MSA Africa , comments. In addition, two different sweatband options are available, de- pending on application or preference. These are PVC perforated wipeable or sweat-wicking replaceable foam, which is machine

ommended where there are special hygiene requirements and where specific media-appropriate materials are required. Kobold’s specifically-engineered and practice-oriented diaphragm seal system components, make ‘dead-zone-free’ assembly an easily achievable goal. As the capillary tubes can be several meters long, the measuring devices can now be placed at a safer distance from harsh industrial environments. Typical applications are in media enriched with solids, crystal- lising/ polymerising/ HMh viscosity/ corrosive/ toxic and environ- mentally hazardous measured media, as well as very low or high measured temperature media; hygienic requirements for the food and pharmaceutical sector and batch changing without product residues in the measuring system. Enquiries: Instrotech on 010 595 1831 or sales@instrotech.co.za III wheel-ratchet suspension is preferred by most users over what they are currently wearing,” Mohun comments. This is due to the main benefits of improved helmet comfort, retention, and stability, with the added advantage of easy single-handed adjustment. MSA Fas-Trac III suspensions are available for allV-Gard industrial safety helmets fromMSAAfrica.The premiumMSA Fas-Trac III suspension also comes with a lower nape strap than any other protection helmet suspension, which improves balance and means that the safety helmet stays on when the wearer leans over. Separating the ratchet from the neck also allows the comfort pad to cradle the wearer’s head, increasing air flow. Enquiries: Tel. +27 (0) 11 610 2719 or email suraksha.mohun@ msasafety.com

Latest safety-helmet suspensions offer improved comfort

washable. The foam sweatband is made from breathable fabric for direct air permeation. MSA Fas-Trac III boasts the largest sweatband surface area on any safety hel- met, which improves perspiration absorption by covering more of the headband and the wearer’s forehead. “Extensive customer research has revealed that the MSA Fas-Trac

Suraksha Mohun, Product Marketing Manager, MSA Africa.

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