Published:  25 November, 2015

Major accidents, including Texas City and Buncefield , have reportedly highlighted the importance of managing human factors in the safety performance of a business. Yet many of those responsible for managing human factors have no formal training in the human and behavioural sciences.

Published:  24 November, 2015

Ovako says as companies push the limits of performance in cold climates and harsh sub-zero Arctic environments, demand for strong, safe and well-proven materials is on the rise. Components like pipeline bolts, hydraulic parts and offshore lifting devices must offer greater reliability at sub-zero temperatures.

Published:  24 November, 2015

Dialight, a global leader in LED lighting technology, has announced its SafeSite LED Area Light is now IECEx/ATEX Zone 2, 22 certified for use in hazardous locations, namely chemical, petrochemical, power generation and mining applications.

Published:  20 November, 2015

Pipeline Protection (NE) has reportedly used 18 Winn & Coales SeaShield jackets in an application as part of the protection of the Jurby outfall pipe in the Isle of Man. The forty metre beach length of the pipe was originally protected against corrosion with a factory-applied polyethylene coating and a fibre cement mortar was applied.

Published:  20 November, 2015

Konecranes says it was not just its engineering expertise that came under the spotlight recently, but also its logistical capabilities and says it all centred on the world’s leading lifting equipment manufacturer transporting an under-running double girder crane spanning 36 metres from its crane-manufacturing site in East Kilbride to Aberdeen Airport.

Published:  05 November, 2015

To prevent accidents when opening couplings under pressure, Smith Flow Control reports it has introduced its patented Bajolock couplers. Bajolock couplers are said to be ideal for use in the oil, gas and petrochemical industry where it is common for pipes and systems to be under pressure when couplings are opened.

Published:  05 November, 2015

Weidmüller reports it has introduced a new current measuring transducer - the ACT20C - to the market. To operate large applications efficiently, users need to have constant information about the current status of devices and their functions.

Published:  05 November, 2015

When an international oil and gas company built a challenging offshore gas production platform in Southeast Asia the new design called for an increase in the working pressure of the platform's hydraulic tubes from 8,000 psi to up to 12,000 psi. Unfortunately, standard tubing of austenitic grade UNS S08904 – known as 904L – was reportedly incapable of handling pressures above 8,000 psi.

Published:  05 November, 2015

AT-PAC reports it began as a broker of multiple scaffolding, shoring and forming systems and says in the late 1990’s it standardised its fleet with the best overall scaffold system in the world. Adopting the original German designed and engineered rosette/ring type scaffold system as its core product line, AT-PAC says it has since redesigned and engineered the original product to become an even better system today, AT-PAC Ringlock.

Published:  28 October, 2015

UK flowmeter specialist Litre Meter reports it has launched two new annual opinion surveys – building on a number of surveys conducted in the past –to examine industry trends. The company says they are also designed to enable manufacturers and resellers of process instrumentation to test assertions about functionality, construction and quality of manufacture.

Published:  28 October, 2015

The Bristow Group needed a hangar to support oil and gas sector transport operations at Port Stanley Airport, Falkland Islands. The company reports it had been successfully using a Rubb hangar at Norwich International Airport since 2010. Bristow bosses decided a similar fabric structure would be the best solution to house three Sikorsky S-92 helicopters at Port Stanley.

Published:  16 October, 2015

DICKIES, an internationally renowned workwear brand, says it has an excellent range of workwear designed for warmth, with thermal clothing often the product of choice on exceptionally cold days or freezing weather conditions.

Published:  16 October, 2015

DICKIES reports it has recently launched its new ED24/7 trousers saying they are not only practical for the everyday working environment but are also comfortable and stylish while 245gsm fabric ensures they are tough but light enough to retain agility.

Published:  01 October, 2015

Advanced Insulation – specialists in the design, engineering and manufacture of floatation and buoyancy solutions for the marine and offshore sectors – reports it is launching a new range of distributed buoyancy modules (DBM) featuring the company’s latest, patent-pending integrated clamping technology.

Published:  19 August, 2015

Aberdeenshire based fabrication and equipment hire firm, Quayside Fabrication, says it has turned to innovation and efficiency to help combat the downturn in the oil & gas industry, after making significant investments in new products and designs.

Published:  19 August, 2015

Sky-Futures, a leading UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) inspection specialist for the oil and gas industry reports it has expanded its services by launching a new Rapid Response Service and Safety Overwatch Service to inspect and monitor offshore installations for oil and gas clients in the North Sea.

Published:  19 August, 2015

Global Marine Systems, a specialist in subsea cabling and engineering projects says it supports the oil & gas, telecoms and deep-sea research industries. The company says its in-house project engineering department complements the business’ comprehensive skill set offering a broad range of services supporting a rapidly expanding customer base.

Published:  19 August, 2015

Balluff says in explosive atmospheres, only devices with Ex approval may be used, this also applies to sensors and position measurement systems used as position feedback systems in settings such as the oil and gas industry. The company says customers seeking a suitable solution for their application will quickly find the Balluff stand 1D62 at SPE Offshore Europe, Aberdeen.

Published:  14 August, 2015

Rittal says it will be out in force, showcasing its top-of-the-range system at this year’s Offshore Europe 2015 event in Aberdeen. With many specific and often high-risk security issues in the oil and gas industry, safety remains of paramount  importance in the use of correct equipment and preventing sources of ignition.

Published:  14 August, 2015

Hi-Force, a leading manufacturer of high pressure hydraulic tools says it is proud to offer the SBT range of spring assisted return bolt tensioners. Available with imperial bolt sizes of 1 ¼” to 4” and metric bolt sizes of M30 to M100, the SBT range consists of 22 imperial and 26 metric models, each with a maximum working pressure of 1500 Bar (21,750 PSI).

Published:  14 August, 2015

Rittal says its comprehensive maritime product range has expanded further with the news that its popular busbar systems RiLine, Maxi-PLS and Flat-PLS have passed the most stringent testing enabling them to be integrated within Ri4Power modular switchgear systems and used on board ships in designated sealed areas, such as engine rooms.

Published:  13 August, 2015

Specifying the correct flow meter for any application is important but it becomes critical in hazardous areas. Badger Meter has developed a range of intrinsically safe electromagnetic flow meters, sizes 6-600mm with ATEX, CSA and FM approvals.

Published:  13 August, 2015

Exhibiting on Stand No 1C72 at Offshore Europe, Weidmüller says it will be showcasing latest innovations from its ranges of Electrical Connectivity and Process Industry Electronics.

Published:  12 August, 2015

Dialight, a global leader in LED lighting technology says it will showcase its industry leading SafeSite Stainless Steel Linear fixtures at Offshore Europe. The emergency fixtures, carrying ATEX certification, can provide at least three hours and up to eight hours of battery backup in temperatures from -20°C to +65°C.

Published:  12 August, 2015

Driven by customer demand for a low weight and compact load link, Power Jacks Load Monitoring Solutions says it has designed and manufactured the smallest in its range to date.