Manufacturer of vacuum equipment, Edwards, has launched a new range of ATEX-compliant rotary vane pumps for potentially explosive environments. High performance seals specialist, Precision Polymer Engineering (PPE) is now offering chemical engineers an independent materials consultancy and laboratory service for seal selection and testing. According to a new ARC Advisory Group study, the worldwide market for pressure transmitters is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2percent over the next five years. There is a clear argument for companies to embrace best practice in safety, securing a long-term licence to operate and clear differentiation from the competition by exceeding the increasing expectations of society, Didier Turcinovic makes the case. Intelligent testing strategies taking centre stage The US Centre for Chemical Process Safety has issued a new pamphlet, Lessons learned from natural disasters Scientific Technologies is introducing three new cost-effective warning beacons. These are designed to provide a clear visual indication of the status of safety devices, such as guard interlock switches, light curtains and mats. Spectro Analytical Instruments has introduced the new Spectro iSORT, a flexible battery-powered, hand-held spectrometer for on-site analysis. Mechan Controls is announcing that a new slimline version of its popular Magnasafe MS6 machine guard safety interlock system is now available. Ensuring long-term reliability in hostile environments is not the only challenge facing machine safety systems: Two new Allen-Bradley safety relays from Rockwell Automation deliver high-performance protection while helping OEMs reduce installation time and costs. A new procedure developed by the German TÜV Rheinland Group is claimed to distinctly lower the financial burden the chemical industry is about to face as a result of the Reach chemical law reform. Pilz launched its safe, open bus system Safetybus p in 1999. Now it is launching Safetynet p, a combined system for safety-related control, standard machine or process control, and motion control applications; it has real-time capability and is totally flexible and open. It provides flexible topologies and structures. Parker Instrumentation has developed a novel rising-plug style valve for process instrumentation applications. It provides a reliable valve for applications where contaminated media could otherwise lead to premature valve failure. High profit margins in providing services are obliging market participants into shifting their focus from municipal to industrial sector while supplying water treatment chemicals. This move significantly boosts the demand for these chemicals. next