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Connect Assist with safer level crossings
outh Wales-based supplier of helplines and digital services, Connect Assist, has secured a new
contract with Network Rail to configure the database systems for its level crossings.
There are some 6,500 level crossings across Britain, many in rural areas on private land where users must operate the crossings themselves. As a key safety measure, users register with Network Rail and contact them before using crossings for the first time. Network Rail has a vital database of authorised users with whom it regularly communicates safety issues and maintenance schedules by SMS, phone and email.
Connect Assist configured the sophisticated new customer relationship management system on the Oracle RightNow platform, which allows the company to keep track of all of its outbound communications.
Connect Assist has seen rapid growth in the past year said chief executive Patrick Nash. ‘We’re delighted to announce this new partnership having developed our market-leading expertise in the Oracle RightNow platform over the past seven years. We were very pleased to put our skills to work for a national organisation so critical to the UK’s infrastructure.’ Visit
www.connectassist.co.uk
New bulkhead-mounted connector housing from Harting
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lectrical manufacturer and distributor Harting has introduced a bulkhead-mounted version of its Han(R) B industrial connector housing. The new IP 67 housing incorporates a special flange which prevents water from penetrating into the connector and consequently offers ideal protection for the contact points in the housing interior. A circumferential collar offers solid support by preventing the seal from sliding off inwards or outwards. The use of a stable seal offsets the effect of uneven sections and provides additional protection against water penetration. No extra costs are incurred with the installation of the IP 67 as the cutout corresponds to the dimensions of the existing Han(R) housing portfolio. The housing is locked with the Harting Han- Easy Lock(R) levers, which allow a high contact pressure level when closed and
also provide optimal sealing between the hood and the bottom housing. The IP 67 is the latest addition to the company’s range of housings for use in industrial environments. Potential applications exist in industrial sectors where operational reliability is required under extreme conditions, such as wind turbines, cranes, electricity substations and the rail industry. Visit
www.harting.co.uk
East London line made safer A
s part of Transport for London’s programme of upgrading rail and tube networks throughout London, one of its last projects included a guardrailing system running four kilometres between Shoreditch High Street and Dalston Junction stations. Contractor Carillion specified Kee Safety’s Kee Klamp® components to provide a safety barrier for passengers,
and employees working at height on elevated viaduct and railway bridges. Carrillion Construction commended Kee Safety for its service and for the product’s ease of installation - the hex key and screw fitted system eliminates the need for welding or specialist installations skills. Visit
www.keesafety.co.uk
Prisma flaw detector hits the spot A
device designed for non-invasive material testing in extreme environments created by
partnership Sonatest and LA Design has won a Red Dot Design award 2013. The Prisma Flaw Detector is the first to incorporate advanced real-time imaging and 3D scanning, making flaw interpretation much easier and reducing technician time on site.
The product is the first to feature integral data recording and automatic pdf report generation. Wireless and Ethernet connectivity also allow it to be upgraded or diagnosed. Other features include its advanced heat dissipation design, shock absorbing over-moulding, anti-vibration mounts, high-end waterproofing and a highly engineered skeleton for enhanced robustness. Typical applications include weld inspection, corrosion mapping, aerospace and composite testing.
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www.sonatest.com September 2013 Page 75
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