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Portable gas detectors for confined spaces (1st November 2011)
Designed to ensure safety in confined spaces, Crowcon's new Gas-Pro portable gas detector is robust, reliable and simple to use with a bright, easy to read display and long battery life.
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IR flammable gas detector (1st November 2011)
IRmax is an ultra-compact infrared (IR) flammable gas detector from Crowcon which delivers rapid, fail-safe detection of hydrocarbon gases and vapours. Featuring dual-wavelength IR sensor technology in a rugged 316 st
Three more sensors (1st October 2011)
Gas detection specialist Crowcon has expanded the capabilities of its Tetra:3 (T3) personal multi-gas detector with three more toxic gas sensors: ozone (O3), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and ammonia (NH3).
Gas detectors (1st October 2011)
Crowcon will be showing its new Gas-Pro confined space entry gas detector at A+A 2011. The Gas-Pro has a number of special features that make it suitable for confined space use, including a top-mount display, an interna
New confined space solutions (1st September 2011)
Crowcon will be showing its new Gas-Pro confined space entry gas detector at the Offshore Europe show in Aberdeen between 6-8 September. The Gas-Pro has a number of special features including a top-mount display, an internal pump, five gas capability and a tricolour status indicator.
Film crew use gas detector (1st September 2011)
A BBC film crew filming sulphur miners in the crater of an active volcano used a Crowcon Tetra 3 portable gas detector to warn of dangerous levels of hydrogen sulphide (H2S). The crew were filming in Indonesia as part o
Portable gas detectors (1st September 2011)
Crowcon has provided 65 portable gas detectors to protect personnel at Dow Corning's manufacturing plant in Barry, south Wales. The Triple Plus+ IR detectors are used by maintenance contractors during crucial operationa
Hydrocarbon detector (1st September 2011)
Crowcon's new IRmax is an ultra-compact infrared (IR) gas detector that delivers rapid, fail-safe detection of hydrocarbon gases with very low power consumption. Far smaller and lighter than comparable IR detectors, th
Gas detector to the rescue (1st August 2011)
The Swedish Coastguard service has selected a Crowcon flameproof (Exd) infra-red Nimbus fixed gas detector and Gasmaster control panel to be installed in one of its newly constructed hovercrafts.
Crowcon keeps workers safe at Dow Corning (1st August 2011)
Crowcon has provided 65 portable gas detectors to protect personnel at Dow Corning's manufacturing plant in Barry, south Wales.
Portable gas detector (1st June 2011)
Crowcon is showing its new portable Gas-Pro confined space entry (CSE) gas detector at the Safety & Health Expo.
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Detector takes to the waves (1st April 2011)
Crowcon's Xgard IR infrared (IR) gas detector is now approved to the latest amendment of the Marine Equipment Directive (MED, 96/98/EC).
Keeping maintenance workers safe during shutdowns (1st April 2011)
Crowcon has provided 65 of its portable gas detectors to protect personnel at Dow Corning's manufacturing plant in Barry, south Wales. The Triple Plus+ IR detectors are used by maintenance contractors during crucial ope
Confined Space Entry: Is your gas detector right for the job? (10th February 2011)
Working in confined spaces is difficult at the best of times so the last thing a worker in this environment needs to worry about is his or her gas detector according to Crowcon...
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Portable methane detector (1st February 2011)
New from Crowcon Detection Instruments, the LaserMethane mini Gen2 (LMm) portable methane detector is designed to detect methane at a distance of up to 20m in seconds. With the ATEX approved, second generation LMm, what
Getting the right gas detector for the job (1st February 2011)
Working in confined spaces is difficult at the best of times so the last thing a worker needs to worry about is their gas detector.Louise Early discusses some factors to consider during the selection process
Leak surveying (1st November 2010)
Designed for rapid leak survey and localisation applications, Crowcon's new Gas-Tec portable hydrocarbon gas detector uses the company's tried and tested flame ionisation chamber and features next generation technology
IR hydrocarbon detector (1st November 2010)
Crowcon's new IRmax is an ultra-compact infrared (IR) gas detector which delivers rapid, fail-safe detection of hydrocarbon gases with very low power consumption. Far smaller and lighter than comparable IR detectors, t
Methane detector (1st October 2010)
New from Crowcon Detection Instruments, the LaserMethane mini Gen2 (LMm) portable methane detector is designed specifically to detect methane at distance of up to 20m in seconds. With the ATEX approved, second generatio
Crowcon achieves UVDB Verify B2 status (1st October 2010)
Leading gas detection specialist, Crowcon Detection Instruments, has achieved B2 supplier status under the Achilles UVDB Verify scheme for its health and safety, environmental and quality management systems.
Another plus (1st September 2010)
Crowcon's new LIBRA (Lithium ion Battery Replacement Assembly) battery is now available for use with all existing and new-build Triple Plus+ (TRP+) and Triple Plus +IR (TRP+IR) gas detectors. This makes the detectors ev
Certified for hazards (1st September 2010)
Crowcon's Vortex range of multichannel gas and fire detection control panels has been extended to include an ATEX certified Exd Flameproof version, the Vortex FP, which can be used in Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas.
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UL Certification (1st June 2010)
Crowcon's intrinsically safe TXgard-IS+ gas detector is fitted with electrochemical sensors which enable it to detect a wide range of toxic gases and oxygen.
Ensures cellar's safe from CO2 (1st June 2010)
The Selvapiana winery in Tuscany is using Crowcon's CellarSafe and Xgard fixed CO2 gas detectors to protect workers in the winery's cellars.
More toxic gas sensors added (1st June 2010)
Crowcon has expanded the capabilities of its T3 personal multigas detector with three more toxic gas sensors: ozone (O3), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and ammonia (NH3).
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Makes wine cellars safe (1st May 2010)
Tuscan winery, Selvapiana, is using Crowcon's CellarSafe and Xgard fixed CO2 gas detectors to protect workers in its cellars. The units were installed by Parsec S.r.l., which works closely with Crowcon in the Italian wi
Sensors added (1st March 2010)
Gas detection specialist Crowcon has expanded the capabilities of its Tetra:3 (T3) personal multi-gas detector with three more toxic gas sensors: ozone (O3), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and ammonia (NH3). This complements the
Sensors added (1st February 2010)
Climb every mountain (1st February 2010)
Crowcon's CellarSafe O2/CO2 gas detector and control system is being used to monitor the level of the two gases in 'artificial mountains' – enclosed endurance training chambers designed to simulate depleted oxygen lev
Portable hydrocarbon detector (1st November 2009)
Crowcon's new Gas-Tec portable hydrocarbon gas detector is designed for rapid leak survey and localisation applications. Using Crowcon's flame ionisation chamber, the Gas-Tec also features GPS, data and event logging.
Rapid leak detection (1st October 2009)
Crowcon's new Gas-Tec portable hydrocarbon gas detector is designed for rapid leak survey and localisation applications.
Simple,portable protection (1st October 2009)
The new Gasman CO2 detector from Crowcon is small, light and easy to use. Weighing just 130g – the lightest on the market – it is durable, with high impact resistance and dust/water ingress protection to IP65. When pote
Detector pits against gases (1st September 2009)
Crowcon has supplied 60+ ATEX-approved Tetra portable gas detectors to Avery Weigh-Tronix for detecting dangerous gases in pit-mounted weighbridges.
Faster response (1st September 2009)
Following vigorous performance testing by Micropack Engineering, Crowcon's new IREX infrared (IR) pellistor-replacement flammable gas detector has been proven suitable for offshore use.
For offshore use (1st July 2009)
Gas Safe Register Inspectors supplied with Telegan (1st July 2009)
Telegan Gas Monitoring and its industry partner, Anton Industrial Services, are providing a fleet of flue gas analysers and gas detectors to all Gas Safe Register inspectors. The contract involves 106 Telegan 'Sprint
Mini methane leak detector (1st July 2009)
The new LaserMethane mini (LMm)from Crowcon Detection Instruments is lightweight and compact, providing users with a long range instrument capable of detecting ppm levels of methane from a distance of up to 100 metres.
Small, simple to use gas monitor (25th June 2009)
Extending the family of Tetra portable gas monitors, the lightweight Tetra:3 from Crowcon Detection Instruments combines rugged design with small size and simple operation.
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Gas detection for tunnel (1st June 2009)
Over 500 Crowcon detectors have been chosen for installation throughout the 28km long Guadarrama Tunnel in Spain.
Lightweight and compact (1st May 2009)
The new LaserMethane mini (LMm) from Crowcon Detection Instruments is lightweight and compact providing users with a long range instrument capable of detecting ppm levels of methane from a distance of up to 100 metres
Brew in safety (1st May 2009)
Reliable detection of excess CO2, O2 depletion and other gas hazards in the brewing industry is essential.
Gas detection for tunnel (1st February 2009)
Over 500 Crowcon detectors have
Brewery gas check (1st December 2008)
Reliable detection of excess CO2, O2 depletion and other gas hazards in the brewing industry is essential. CO2 is odourless and colourless, so there is no physical indication of danger until it is usually too late.
Ir gas detector (1st October 2008)
Crowcon says its new IREX infrared (IR) flammable gas detector is designed to replace pellistor (catalytic bead) type flammable gas detectors, resulting in faster response times and reduced zero drift. Capable of dete
Plus more features (1st October 2008)
Crowcon has added more features to its Triple Plus+ portable gas detector, making it even more versatile. The device, which can monitor up to four toxic and flammable gases at once from a list of more than 15, is almo
Detects methane (1st August 2008)
Crowcon Detection Instruments has extended its agreement with the technology development arm of a Japanese gas utility to offer a new methane leak detector.
Multi-gas detector (1st August 2008)
Crowcon has added features to its Triple Plus+ portable gas detector, making it even more versatile. Suitable for the construction and oil and gas industries, the Triple Plus+ is a full function, multi-gas detector.
Detects LPG hazards (1st April 2008)
The Xgard IR LPG from Crowcon is a new, low cost infrared fixed gas detector designed to detect liquefied petroleum gas hazards before concentrations reach flammable levels.
Versatile gas detector (1st October 2007)
New features have been added to Crowcon's Triple Plus+ portable gas detector, making it even more versatile.
Sensor detects co2 (1st October 2007)
The Xgard IR from Crowcon is a new, low cost infrared (IR) flammable gas and carbon dioxide sensor for use in fixed point detection systems. The company says that conventional flammable gas detectors based on cataly
Addressable gas detector (1st August 2007)
The new Crowcon Hydra addressable gas detection system can detect from vehicle exhausts toxic gases such as carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen and petrol vapour, in enclosed or underground carparks. Many car parks run venti
For high temperature use (1st April 2007)
Crowcon's intrinsically safe Detective+ free-standing, transportable gas detector has been granted IECEx and ATEX certification for use in temperatures to 50°C. This makes it suitable for use in explosion hazard areas in hot
New CO2 detector (1st April 2007)
The new Gasman CO2 detector from Crowcon is small, lightweight and easy to use. Weighing just 130g and with dust/water ingress protection to IP65, it is said to be extremely durable and to have high impact resistance. When p
New disposables (1st April 2007)
Crowcon has introduced two new versions of Eikon, its tiny, disposable, single-gas detector. The new versions detect ammonia and chlorine and are guaranteed to operate without the need for parts or maintenance for two years
Safety in confined spaces (1st October 2006)
Aconfined space is defined in the Health & Safety Commission's approved code of practice L101:1997. Employers are required to evaluate the risks such workplaces pose to their employees and monitor to prevent them. In most cas
Monitors up to four gases at once (1st June 2006)
Southern Water (UK) has recently bought its 800th Tetra portable gas detector from Crowcon.
Protection against short-term hazards (1st April 2006)
The Detective Plus from Crowcon is a free-standing, transportable gas detector designed to provide reliable protection wherever there are short-term gas hazards.
For Multi-gas use (1st February 2006)
The lightweight Tetra:3 from Crowcon Detection Instruments combines compact, rugged design with simple operation.
Flammable gas detector (1st February 2006)
The ATEX certified Xgard Type 4 gas detector from Crowcon is designed to quickly detect flammable gases in high temperature applications (up to 150°C) such as gas turbines or gasfired drying ovens.
For purge monitoring (1st October 2005)
Emptying hydrocarbon storage tanks or other vessels is dangerous because there is a risk of creating an explosive mix if the purging operation is not managed correctly.
Calibration costs cut (1st June 2005)
Crowcon’s CheckBox IMH (Instrument Management Hub) automates the calibration and bump testing of portable gas detectors, reducing operation time and costs.
Warns of low oxygen (1st April 2005)
To protect employees from the danger of depleted oxygen levels, the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory has installed Crowcon gas detectors and a Gasmaster control panel.
Simple monitor (1st December 2004)
A new Gasmaster control panel from Crowcon is said to simplify the monitoring of toxic and flammable gases. Wall-mounted, it displays all gas levels simultaneously on a large, LED, allowing full system status checks at a glance.
TINY FIXED LIFE GAS DETECTORS (1st December 2004)
Crowcon has developed three new variants of Eikon, its tiny single-gas detector.
PORTABLE DETECTORS PROVE DURABLE (1st October 2004)
Chosen for their durability, more than 300 detectors from Crowcon help protect engineering and production staff from gas risks at Shell UKs Stanlow manufacturing complex.
Testing made easy (1st October 2004)
Crowcon’s new Gas Testing Kit enables users of the Tetra four-gas personal monitor to ensure that their instruments remain accurate at all times.
Helps cut costs (1st August 2004)
Crowcon believes its new gas detectors can cut running costs and simplify the maintenance of fixed detection and alarm systems.
