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Gas and Flame Gas Detection for Complete Safety

Lower explosive limits (LELs) are the lowest concentration of a gas or vapor in ambient air that can ignite an explosion. Because of the amount of risk associated with flammable and explosive gases and the problematic confined space entry regulations, detectors that keep LELs in mind are seen as the go-to technology for flammable gases. …

Worker Distress Reduced with Gas Detection Solutions

There are many industries that utilize chemicals and toxic gases within their procedures, which can lead to certain dangers and health hazards. If not properly monitored, workers experience various symptoms, some of which are lethal, when exposed to toxic gas being used. This results in worker distress, which can ultimately lead to a negative projection…

Monitoring Solutions for the Food and Beverage Industry

As consumer demand for freshness and longevity in the food and beverage industry increases, so does the importance of implementing quality control and product preservation to remain competitive in the market. Due to the number of gases emitted into the atmosphere during these processes, gas detection equipment is critical for monitoring the volume and types…

Boiler Room Safety

Gas-fired boilers are used in many situations, from small boilers in schools or offices to large installations. Natural gas, often methane, is one of the most frequently used fuels for the heating of both industrial and commercial property. Methane is around 50% of the weight of air and will rise upwards towards the ceiling or…

Different Management Programs within Your Gas Detection Safety Plan

Companies have to ensure gas detectors work properly, are utilized correctly and have knowledge of where and when their workers are potentially exposed to hazardous gases. To achieve these ideas, there are several management styles that should be present within your gas detection safety plan: compliance, equipment, personnel, and hazards. Compliance management allows managers to…

Connected Safety Solutions to Improve Worker Well-being

Connected safety solutions within gas detection programs remove the risk of relying just on human senses within hazardous environments and utilize technology in a meaningful way to maintain worker safety while gathering relevant data for future planning. By doing so, you increase safety for your workers, gain useful data to make crucial decisions and save…

Why Is Real-Time Data Important?

Although most agree that real-time data benefits safety programs by providing information that leads to better decision-making, some may wonder if real-time data is as crucial as they’ve heard. A gas detector that is continually calibrated and bump-tested is a powerful personal protective device. But it alone is not enough to help ensure the highest…

Understanding the Importance of Modbus Register Maps

Modbus is an industrial protocol standard that was created in the late 1970’s for communication among programmable logic controllers (PLCs). To put it simply, Modbus Register Maps lists data from a device that defines what the data is, where the data is stored, and how the data is stored. Modbus remains the most widely available…

Product Videos

Did you know that Otis Instruments offers product videos? These informational videos show end-users how to properly use our gas detection products. Our Master Controller video showcases the product’s sustainability in any industry, providing customers safety within the working environments for their processes and workers. Another video discusses the various industries Otis Instruments has served…

Gas Detection Essential for Glass Production Companies

Glass production is a necessary application as it provides various goods across a variety of industries. Most commonly, glass products create mass manufacturing of float glass as it complies with modern building standards and achieves environmental legislation regulations. However, the processes and procedures involved with glass production utilize toxic chemicals and gases that can affect…