jeudi 28 mai 2009

Gas Panels Improve Worker Safety

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By Mark Dennehy

Adding safety to the workplace environment, gas cabinets house and dispense dangerous gaseous production materials. Although it can depend on the specific types of gases used, a gas cabinet will typically contain a gas sensor, a sprinkler head, excess pressure sensing, an excess flow sensor, as well as automatic operation with automatic purging.

The design and specifications of gas cabinets are governed by a variety of different government agencies, including the Compressed Gas Association, the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials Institute, the National Fire Protection Association and the Uniform Fire Code.

Choosing the right type of gas cabinet depends on your specific industrial needs. A manual gas cabinet is ideal for inert, non-toxic and non-reactive gases. A semi-automatic gas cabinet should be used for less reactive or toxic gases. For toxic, corrosive, and reactive gases, a fully automatic gas cabinet is required. An auto-changeover gas cabinet can be used for an uninterrupted flow of gas.

Considering how crucial a properly functioning gas cabinet is for the workplace environment, cheaper brands should be avoided. It's best to go with brand names that have proven themselves in the marketplace. Both Air Products and Praxair are brand names that are well respected in the industry of gas handling products, especially when it comes to gas panels.

Standard gas panels should be fabricated from 316L stainless steel for maximum safety, ideally fabricated with non-electro-polished internal finishes. A good gas panel will feature a modular layout design, orbitally welded construction, pigtail and cylinder fittings, as well as stainless steel rear panels with front mounted component standoffs.

Small businesses can reap the benefits of bulk purchases by working with a larger distributor of gas products. By working with a large extended company that purchases surplus equipment around the globe, you can get the utmost savings available, enjoying the savings they reap through bulk purchases even if you're a smaller company. It's a way of cutting costs while enjoying the best savings possible. Indeed, it makes smaller companies more competitive against larger operations that may have access to greater resources.

When purchasing surplus equipment, always be sure that it has been decontaminated properly. All systems should be professionally decontaminated, decommissioned, purged and pressurized prior to removal. Always store the equipment in a controlled environment.

Any gas cabinet you purchase should be constructed of the proper materials to safely handle the gas you are storing. 11-gauge steel is usually best as it provides sturdiness on top of a half-hour or more of fire protection. For poisonous gases, it's always best to include an access window that allows the cylinder valves to be closed without having to open the door of the cabinet.

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