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The importance of calibrating your electrical testing equipment

The importance of calibrating your electrical testing equipment

by Jon Whitehouse

For electrical equipment to operate at its most efficient, it must perform at a minimum specification. And ensuring that specification is a task in itself. But have you ever considered that for your electrical equipment to be correctly operational, you must first check that your electrical testing equipment is up to scratch? Here’s where calibration can determine the ongoing quality, performance and limits of your instruments.

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The importance of calibrating your electrical testing equipment

The importance of calibrating your electrical testing equipment

by Jon Whitehouse

For electrical equipment to operate at its most efficient, it must perform at a minimum specification. And ensuring that specification is a task in itself. But have you ever considered that for your electrical equipment to be correctly operational, you must first check that your electrical testing equipment is up to scratch? Here’s where calibration can determine the ongoing quality, performance and limits of your instruments.

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Are you protecting your eyesight?

Are you protecting your eyesight?

by Paul Skade

Many of us take our eyesight for granted. The eye is a very complex organ, and overtime sight will naturally deteriorate. But this process can be significantly accelerated dependant on the tasks we undertake, environments we operate in, and protective equipment we do or don’t utilise.

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Is your insulation lagging behind?

Is your insulation lagging behind?

by Mick Holland

It’s found everywhere from Nike trainers to outer space. It’s used in the nuclear industry and on pharmaceutical manufacturing sites. It’s the only foam in the world recommended by the FM4910 Cleanroom Materials Protocol. And when used for pipe insulation, it’s been described as “pipe lagging with added science.” So imagine what unique Zotek Foam could do for your food and beverage production facilities.

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Safety and savings simply delivered with Bürkert

Safety and savings simply delivered with Bürkert

by Chris Dixon

In an ideal world, the easier we can make the tasks we undertake, the better. But although simplicity is something that we aim for, safety and reliability are elements that we have full control over, therefore must remain key drivers in every project.

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Rising to industry demands with reliable and robust bearings

Rising to industry demands with reliable and robust bearings

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In a modern world with so much CCTV in operation, it’s hard not to feel like we’re constantly under the microscope. And for companies in the food and beverage sector, with the growing concerns of contamination and trust from the public somewhat diminishing, eyes are open wider than ever before.

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Going the extra mile for our customers

Going the extra mile for our customers

by Richard Ludlam

Working in partnership with our customers is part of the ERIKS philosophy, and we believe that successful partnerships hinge on gaining full trust from our customers. Recently, our willingness to going that extra mile for one customer not only showcased our flexibility and strong ethos, but our extensive supply network which quickly solved an urgent issue.

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Are anaerobic adhesives the answer to better cleanability?

Are anaerobic adhesives the answer to better cleanability?

by Jon Whitehouse

Irrespective of the industry, hygiene is a top priority. Not only to underpin product safety, but to address the need to minimise costs associated with cleaning. Today, the quest for a cleaner and more cost-efficient plant seems to be underway, and it’s believed that improving cleanability, as well as machine functionality, is the driver in achieving these goals. Afterall, a cleaner environment, is a safer and more productive one.

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Protecting your hands in aggressive environments

Protecting your hands in aggressive environments

by Jon Whitehouse

When you think of the chemical industry, what’s one of the first things you associate it with? Chemical injury, right? Exposure to such hazardous substances can have severe consequences on the health and well-being of operators in these environments, therefore providing the highest level of protection is essential.

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Correct fitting equals correct breathing

Correct fitting equals correct breathing

by Jon Whitehouse

Let’s begin with a daunting statistic… official figures have suggested that illness is the biggest cause of lost days in the workplace, and respiratory disease dominates the list of reported issues. In fact, it accounts for 99% of all workplace deaths.

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