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Fire Blanket, need to know.

Fire blankets and associated products are a vital safety measure you should be providing. Especially within the workplace, fire blankets provide an extra level of safety for your employees. Wherever you are, there is always the risk of a fire and a fire blanket is a necessity should a fire occur.  You may never have...
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Offset the rise in energy costs with barrel insulation jackets.

With the continual rise in energy costs and the need to offer employees the best health and safety protection Barrel Insulation Jackets are becoming a priority purchase in the plastics industry. As they are designed to save energy they minimise heat loss, help improve production output and offer quick payback times. Insulation jackets reduce start...
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Increasing safety with smoke and fire curtains

Compartmentalisation is an important consideration in all smoke control systems. This can be achieved through the use of smoke and fire curtains. These are heat-resistant hangings that lower from above when activated by a smoke control system, creating divisions and compartments within the fire zone. Smoke curtains: Smoke curtains create a physical barrier, which can...
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An introduction to Special Effects Fire Safety

Special effects production for films, television, live concerts and theatre settings is a complicated process. It requires great planning and meticulous preparation. Special effects production can include flames, fire, pyrotechnics, fireworks, lighting, heat, smoke or vapour effects. With all of these, the control of the environment and the safety of the team on set should...
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Fire Blankets that comply with European standard BS EN 1869

The nature of shopping online means you could buy a sub standard fire blanket unsuspectingly. It can be difficult to distinguish a fire blanket that is not up to British standard because some of the cheap ones on the market can still feature the CE Mark, and are even subjected to testing overseas. If you’re...
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When to use a fire blanket.

What is a fire blanket used for? Fire blankets are an important fire safety measure for properties. A fire blanket is made of fire-resistant materials. They are particularly useful for smothering fat pan fires or wrapping around a person whose clothing is on fire. A fire blanket must conform to British Standards BS EN 1869:...
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How Barrel Insulation Jackets could save you money

With continual rises in energy costs, insulation jackets are becoming a priority purchase for more and more processors of polymer components. Common in the plastic industry, barrel insulation jackets are used to offer insulation for the barrels of injection machines, blow moulders, extruder heads, lip dies and more. Barrel insulation jackets resist steady temperatures of...