Industrial Hygiene News

JULY 2008

Handheld Particle Profiler & Counter

The Aerocet 531 is a small, handheld, battery-operated, and completely portable unit. This unit provides either particle counts or particulate matter (PM) mass measurements as stored data-logged values, real-time networked data, or printed results. All five important mass size ranges (PM-1, PM- 2. 5, PM- 7, PM- 10 and TSP) are displayed in mass mode, as well as two popular cumulative particle sizes (>0.5 and > 5.0 microns) in particle mode. Met One Instruments Inc., 1600 NW Washington Blvd., Grant Pass, OR 97526, 541/471-7111, www.metone.com

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Scotty Transportables

SCOTTY“ Transportables provide ultra-pure specialty gases for all types of laboratory and industrial safety applications. Reliability and a variety of nonreturnable cylinder sizes make them an alternative to returnable, high-pressure cylin-

Air Sampling Pump

Programmable functionality with four stage programming, repeat cycling, scheduled sampling or intermittent duty cycles, EN 1232 compliant,

Intuitive operation with lock-out feature with simple four-button design makes pump easy to understand and operate. It has a live flow display with large display continuously showing real-time flow, total sample time and total volume sampled. Intrinsically Safe Certified for use in explosive environments. NiMH memory-free battery.

Sensidyne LP, 16333 Bay Vista Dr., Clearwater, FL 33760, 727/530-3602, www.sensidyne.com.

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ders whenever portability or limited gas quantities are needed. SCOTTYs eliminate cylinder rental and two-way shipping charges associated with refillable cylinders while small cylinder sizes allow users to purchase economical amounts of gas. Air Liquide America Specialty Gases LLC,

6141 Easton Road, Box 310, Plumsteadville, PA 18949, 800/217-2688, www.scottgas.com

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Intrinsically Safe Air Sampling Pump

The SKC AirCheck® XR5000 air sample pump with Li-Ion battery is now UL Listed as intrinsically safe for use in hazardous locations. The XR5000 provides an extended flow range to 5000ml/min and extended run times with a high-power Li-Ion battery pack. XR5000 features include a three-button keypad, large LCD that displays elapsed time and accumulated run time, set-and-go timer for timed and delayed runs, continuous run at the push of a button, Li-Ion and alkaline interchangable battery options, flow correction for changes in tempera-ture, and a lockable keypad. The patented isothermal flow control system and flow fault feature with auto-restart ensure highly accurate air volumes.

SKC Inc., 863 Valley View Rd., Eighty Four, PA 15330,

724/941-9701, www.skcinc.com

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Restroom in an Envelope

A Convenience Bag for discreet containment and disposal of vomit or urine. The patented valve design will not allow the contents to spill even if the bag is dropped. Odor is directied into the bag. Outer hand protection helps eliminate the chance of the body fluids contaminating the user. The wide rigid 6” opening makes it easy to use by everyone. The latex-free Convenience Bag gives the freedom to urinate (or vomit) without requiring assisstance. Each bag is individually wrapped and is small enough to place in a purse, brief case, or pocket. The bag can be discarded when convenient without fear of leaking. When a restroom is not nearby, reach for the Convenience Bag. GKR Industries, 13653 S. Kenton Ave., Crestwood, IL 60445, 708/389-2003 www.gkrindustries.com

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Fall Protection

Products

Web Devices has developed a new product to add to its fall arrest product line. The Tool

Spider was designed to satisfy the need for elastic lanyards and to help reduce the frequency of dropped tools and worker injuries. The

Tool Spider is elastic and attaches to a harness or waist belt. This allows easy mobility and flexibility when reaching out with hand tools. The Tool Spider has a maximum safe working capacity of 15 pounds. Web Devices,

6601 Harrisburg Blvd., Houston, TX 77011, 713/928-3936, www.webdevices-usa.com

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Confined Space Kits

MX6 iBrid™ Confined Space Kits are designed to have the right tools.. Everything you’ll need to test the atmosphere prior to entering a confined space is included in one carrying case. Designed to meet a variety of monitoring applications, the iBrid™ can be set up to detect from 1 to 6 gases, including options for PID and infrared sensors for combustible gases and Carbon