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welding helmet protects welders from sparks, and the helmet’s shape helps to prevent embers from sitting on the shell. The unit’s breathing hose is flame retardant and extends 35 in. for optimum flexibility.
Powered by a lightweight, 8-hr. lithium-
ion battery, the compact blower unit has a wide, adjustable waist belt. An audi- ble alarm signals the user when a new filter or battery charge is needed. Kimberly-Clark Professional: 888/346-4652; www.kc-safety.com
Key-Exchange Unit Avoids Dirt Trap
Key-exchange units from Castell, Chicago, IL, form part of an integrated safety system linking machine control and access interlocks. The firm’s new X-type key-exchange unit boasts a robust design, configured to trap and release keys in a predetermined sequence, depending on the operating requirements of the safe- ty interlocking system. The X box can have multiple keys entering or withdrawing, and can be supplied in numerous configu- rations: one key to release three, six keys to release four, or any combination to suit
the operating sequence of a particular machine.
The new unit’s design proves ergonom- ic and durable. The fully welded enclosure optimizes rigidity, and the newly designed rear-mounted locks have no visible fixing holes, reducing opportunities for dirt to become trapped and interfere with operation.
The unit is fully compatible with pre- vious FS lock types and has identical dimensions to Castell’s earlier X-type exchange unit, allowing it to be retrofit- ted to existing interlocking systems. Castell: 312/360-1516; www.castell.com
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