Spark Detection news

MHEA Bulk Handling Conference 2012: Orthos to show new products

In addition to our well-known Firefly spark detection systems, this year Orthos will exhibit a line of sample preparation equipment from our new partners Laarmann at the 2012 MHEA Bulk Handling Conference (Materials Handling Engineers Association).  You will be able to see examples of table-top Pulverisers, Mills, Crushers and Grinders. Scheduled for 16-17th May 2012 [...]

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MHEA Bulk Conference: Orthos Report Strong Interest In Firefly MGD Electronic Nose

From the MHEA 2011 Bulk Handling Conference in North Lincolnshire, Orthos Firefly sales engineer Justin Hamilton reported 120 delegates and speakers in attendance.  Amongst many other topics presented were some of the Hazards associated with Biomass Handling & Storage.  In his presentation, Dan Birkett from Portasilo commented: “Silo fires are notoriously difficult to extinguish and [...]

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MHEA Bulk Conference: Orthos to exhibit Firefly MGD Electronic Nose for Fire protection of Pellet Storage Silos

Orthos will exhibit Firefly’s new MGD – Electronic Nose at the MHEA Bulk Handling Conference (Materials Handling Engineers Association).  You will be able to see an example of Firefly’s innovative multi gas detection system for protecting biomass storage silos by detecting the “smell” of burning material much earlier than conventional smoke detectors can. Scheduled for [...]

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EBEC 2011: Orthos to demonstrate biomass fire protection system

Orthos have booked a stand at EBEC 2011 (European Biofuels Expo and Conference) the largest dedicated Bioenergy event in Europe. Scheduled for 5-6 October 2011 at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, you will be able to see demonstrations of Firefly’s spark detection system for protecting biomass plants from fire.  Firefly’s MGD-Electronic Nose responds to a “smell” [...]

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Knowledge (of bulk solids and powders) Is Power!

If you are an engineer or manager involved in the handling/processing of loose bulk solids materials and powders (and you want to increase your power!) then the next SHAPA Knowledge Conference may be for you.  Scheduled for Tuesday 5th October 2010 at Loughborough University’s Imago Holywell Park, the conference offers delegates an opportunity to hear about the latest regulatory [...]

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RWM preview: ShredderGuard stops fires in waste processing plants

In the processing of domestic or industrial waste there is a high risk for generating a fire.  Waste recycling plants process many different flammable materials such as rubber, plastic, paper, wood, fabrics to name a few, all of which have relatively low ignition thresholds. One of the key operations within a waste recycling plant is [...]

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Indicating a potential fire or explosion within 100 milliseconds

Orthos (Engineering) Ltd supply to the UK a multi-zone detector which will indicate a potential fire or explosion within 30 micro seconds. The system first launched in 1973 has been proven in over 3000 installations worldwide.

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