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The Basics of Gas Detection Equipment

Gas detection equipment is used to reliably detect combustible and toxic gases throughout diverse applications within a range of industries. Detecting these gases helps protect the safety of the workforce, workplace and the environment. Effectively monitoring the air quality of an area with gas detection equipment requires three components: good technique, appropriate equipment and sufficient…

Aviation Gas Detection Solutions

Confined spaces in aircraft carriers can become a large risk if oxygen levels are altered and toxic gases at high concentrations, such as jet fuel, are present. Oxygen-deficient and enriched areas create combustible domains are one of the main hazards that must be monitored in an aircraft to maintain the safety of the pilots and…

The Relationship Between Humidity and PID Sensors

Humidity is the amount of water vapor present in the atmosphere or in a given space. Water vapor is known as the gaseous state of water and is invisible to the human eye, even though we can feel it in certain environmental conditions. Warmer weather causes water to evaporate at a faster pace, usually near…

Gas Monitoring Solutions For Your Unique Needs

When it comes to gas detection and sensing technologies, it is a vast topic that can have an array of solutions depending on the industry and application. Having unique needs and requirements, Otis Instruments provides products and systems that protect your personnel, property, and surrounding community. AgricultureAgriculture applications have a vast range of processes that…

The Importance of Gas Detection Certifications

Gas detection certifications give customers the assurance that the equipment and devices they purchase are reliable in their industry and application. With hazards present across a variety of industries and applications, customers need assurance that their safety systems can withstand those hazards and alert personnel of dangerous conditions at a specific location. Locations are classified…

Formaldehyde Detection in Laboratory Applications

Formaldehyde is a highly-reactive, colorless, poisonous gas created by the oxidation of methanol, consistently utilized in laboratory applications. It is the simplest of aldehydes, and is a precursor to many other compounds. This chemical is used as an antiseptic, disinfectant, fixative, and preservative, most often in laboratory settings. Formaldehyde is commonly distributed as a 37%…

Top Industries Requiring WireFree Gas Detection

Creating a safe working environment for personnel is fundamental for employers. In certain industries, the production, processing and accumulation of potentially hazardous gases is a high concern, making gas detection methods and technologies a top priority. While fixed gas detectors can provide continual data on the composition of air in a given location, there are…

Landfill Gas Monitoring Solutions

Landfill gases are composed of a wide variety of different substances, each of which could pose a threat to workers and nearby communities. That is why it’s important for landfill site owners to monitor the emissions emanating from their facilities. Gases Produced By Landfills Although specific gases produced by landfills will vary from site to…

2023 Trends in Gas Sensing Technology

Gas sensing technology must constantly evolve and adapt to meet the demands of users working in hazardous environments to maintain their health and safety. Otis Instruments must analyze the needs of customers to provide solutions that fit their needs. As changes in health and safety regulations change over time, the trends in gas sensing technology…

Prosoind SAS Chooses Otis Instrument’s NOTIS Quad to Provide Continuous and Reliable Detection of Toxic Gases to Their Clients

Prosoind SAS offers clients with industrial safety needs control and measurement solutions products that take into account their specific application requirements while adhering to the strictest quality standards and regulations. To achieve this, they must rely on excellent strategic relationships with manufacturers of innovative products, such as Otis Instruments. Primarily offering solutions regarding elements, instrumentation,…