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.

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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

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Brew in safety (1st May 2009)

Reliable detection of excess CO2, O2 depletion and other gas hazards in the brewing industry is essential.

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Gas detection for tunnel (1st February 2009)

Over 500 Crowcon detectors have

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Versatile gas detector (1st October 2007)

New features have been added to Crowcon's Triple Plus+ portable gas detector, making it even more versatile.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Monitors up to four gases at once (1st June 2006)

Southern Water (UK) has recently bought its 800th Tetra portable gas detector from Crowcon.

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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.

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For Multi-gas use (1st February 2006)

The lightweight Tetra:3 from Crowcon Detection Instruments combines compact, rugged design with simple operation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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TINY FIXED LIFE GAS DETECTORS (1st December 2004)

Crowcon has developed three new variants of Eikon, its tiny single-gas detector.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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