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Gas testing with Tetra
Crowcon has supplied over 60 of its ATEX-approved Tetra portable gas detectors to Avery Weigh-Tronix for detecting dangerous gases in pit-mounted weighbridges.
Avery Weigh-Tronix is the UK’s largest supplier of weighbridges, many mounted over enclosed pits containing load cells which require regular service and maintenance. This work involves a technician physically entering the pit.
Confined space regulations mean that technicians cannot enter a pit without initially testing the atmosphere, and then continuously monitoring it while at work. Rather than pass this responsibility to its clients, Avery Weigh-Tronix decided to equip all its technicians with Tetra detectors to comply with the regulations.
Simple to use, Tetra multi-gas detectors monitor a combination of toxic gases, flammable gases and oxygen at the same time. One button controls all functions and a backlit display gives simultaneous viewing of all gas readings, alarm conditions and battery life at a glance.
If a gas hazard is detected, the Tetra instantly alerts the technician by emitting a loud 94 dBA alarm, producing an extremely bright red/blue flashing light, and by vibrating. Alarm tones are adjustable to ensure easy discrimination from surrounding noise.