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Case Study: Installation of PermaMass® FEATHERWEIGHT Monitoring System in Mexico
Argo Sistemas completed a significant installation involving the integration of the PermaMass® FEATHERWEIGHT into the client’s Kidde-Fenwal fire suppression system, which is responsible for safeguarding critical infrastructure through continuous monitoring of 42 x 100 lb CO2 cylinders.
How Do You Test the Tightness of a Hatch Cover?
Hatch Cover Tightness Testing Hatch covers are essential for ships that prevent water from entering the cargo holds. They protect the vessel from flooding and
Testimonial: Portascanner® AIRTIGHT achieved significant improvements on blower test results
The Portascanner® AIRTIGHT has been used for factory blower testing and have successfully achieved results 50-60% better than code or Phuis standards.
Brand New Dual Certification Liquid Level Indicator: Portalevel® Intrinsically Safe
As one of the world’s first innovative portable ultrasonic liquid level indicator with a brand new dual certification, Coltraco Ultrasonic’s Portalevel® INTRINSICALLY SAFE (Portalevel® IS) meets stringent safety standards for explosive atmospheres, making it suitable for use globally in both Zone 1 and Zone 2 hazardous areas. The device measures liquid levels contained in fire suppression cylinders and other types of tanks stored in hazardous zone environments.
Why Monitoring CO2 Fire Systems at Sea is Crucial: Introducing Portamarine®
In the maritime industry, ensuring safety isn’t just a best practice—it’s a necessity. According to Lloyd’s List, almost 10% of all total losses at sea in the last decade were caused by fires onboard. As NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt rightly said, “Safety isn’t something you have, it’s something you do.” When lives are at stake, neglecting fire systems and their maintenance is simply unacceptable.
Safeguard Your Infrastructure: Portagauge® 6 with Cutting-Edge Datalogging Technology
The Portascanner® WATERTIGHT PLUS generator fills the entire cargo hold with ultrasound. The receiver detects the smallest of ultrasonic signals so that leaks as tiny as 0.06mm can be located.
