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Summer/Autumn issue of Industrial Compliance. Arc flash protection depends on a


complete clothing system, not just the outer garment. Flame-resistant base layers help reduce injury risks, while comfort influences consistent, correct PPE use. Drawing on Alsico UK research, an article on page 18 examines gaps in understanding and compliance, highlighting the importance of breathable fabrics, appropriate fit and worker education, particularly as warmer conditions make wearing PPE challenging.


- Victoria White, Editor W WANNER OPENS INDIA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE


anner has announced the opening of a regional sales and service centre


of excellence in Mumbai and Pune, with satellite engineering hubs in New Delhi, Bangalore and Gujarat. For 30 years, Wanner pumps were supported in India through its distribu-


tor, Machinomatic Engineers. This strategic partnership delivered significant economic and operational benefits for process engineering, including savings of 21,000 tonnes of polymer and more than $250,000 in mainten- ance costs for a major oil and gas operator in India, and an award for improved reliability at Cairn Oil & Gas. Wanner India brings together the leadership and ex- tensive experience of Machinomatic Engineers and will provide sales, pump skid design and build, installation, maintenance, spare parts and field service for Wanner pumps and engineered systems across India’s oil and gas, chemical and pharmaceutical sectors. The centre will strengthen Wanner’s technical support in India through local application engineering, faster field response, preventative maintenance programmes and local stocks of pumps and parts, helping customers reduce downtime and operating costs.


“We have supported India’s oil and gas, chemical, machine tool, water treatment, general industry and pharmaceutical sectors for three decades, and this new, dedi- cated centre and satellite engin- eering hubs will deepen our local engineering capability and ac-


celerate response times so customers in all process engineering industries can operate more reliably and cost-effectively, also meeting the minimum local content criteria for all national oil company procure- ment,” said Karan Mansukhani, managing director of Wanner India.


“Our exports to India have grown consistently due to the value we create for our customers, helping them lower their total cost of ownership in their pump- ing processes. Establishing a dedicated centre of excellence in India demonstrates our commitment to the market and strengthens our ability to serve major oil and gas, chemicals and pharmaceutical projects locally,” said Paul Davis, managing director of Wan- ner International (EMEA, India, CIS, Australia).


Wanner wannerpumps.com FLUKE EXPANDS SMARTPHONE INSPECTION RANGE A


s maintenance teams face growing pres- sure to keep assets running with fewer technicians and tighter maintenance sched- ules, they need inspection tools that are faster, easier to use and seamlessly connected to modern mobile workflows. Addressing this need, Fluke has announced the expansion of its Fluke iSee Mobile Imaging Series with two new professional imaging solutions: the TC03A thermal camera and ii01 acoustic camera for Android devices. Together, the new cameras give maintenance teams the ability to detect hidden thermal and acous- tic anomalies using compact, mobile-first tools that deliver professional-grade diagnostics directly from a smartphone. The TC03A thermal camera helps identify thermal anomalies, while the ii01 acoustic camera uses advanced acoustic imaging to pinpoint compressed-air leaks.


“Professional diagnostics can no longer be confined to specialised equipment. They need to be available wherever technicians are working, especially as main- tenance teams today are expected to inspect more assets and prevent failures before they occur,” said Vineet Thuvara, chief product officer at Fluke. “This in- novation makes advanced diagnostics more accessible, giving more technicians the ability to quickly identify hidden thermal and acoustic issues with profession- al-grade tools that fit the way they work today. This helps organisations shift from reactive troubleshooting to more proactive, data-driven maintenance.” Maintenance teams are under constant pressure


to inspect more equipment in less time, often without shutting down systems or accessing hard-to-reach components. Infrared thermography and acoustic imaging give technicians a way to survey larger areas,


identify potential problems from a distance and focus hands-on investigation where it matters most. Infra- red thermography is recognised as a non-contact inspection method that can provide broad inspection coverage and quickly identify thermal anomalies. That ability to inspect without physical contact makes thermal imaging especially useful for assessing mul- tiple assets or areas that are difficult, time-consuming or unsafe to reach. The Fluke TC03A mobile thermal camera combines 384 × 288 thermal resolution with SuperResolution up to 768 × 576 to provide detailed images, while manual focus supports inspections across a range of distances, from close-up electronics to equipment that may be difficult to access directly. Identifying an anomaly is only the first step; techni- cians also need to understand what they are seeing and determine what action to take. Integrated with the Fluke iSee app, the TC03A provides temperature-dif- ference insights, multi-mode alerts and real-time warn- ings to help technicians quickly assess findings and make informed decisions in the field.


But not every maintenance issue reveals itself through heat. Some problems produce sound instead, requiring


a different approach to quickly lo- cate the source.


The Fluke ii01 acoustic camera uses SoundMap technology to help technicians locate compressed-air and gas leaks, including in areas that can be difficult to access. With a de- tection frequency range of 2 kHz to


48 kHz and a detection range of up to 50 metres, de- pending on site conditions, the ii01 can help technicians scan larger areas and pinpoint potential leak sources without inspecting every connection individually. Once a potential leak is identified, technicians need information that helps them assess the issue on site. A one-key leak mode quickly highlights potential leak sources, while real-time dB readings provide additional diagnostic information to sup- port follow-up inspection and repair. Whether technicians are looking for abnormal heat across a large facility or tracking down a leak in a hard-to-reach location, the goal is the same: find potential problems sooner, with less time spent accessing individual assets.


Both the TC03A and ii01 are part of the Fluke iSee Mobile Series, combining professional in- spection capabilities with a mobile-first platform to help technicians identify potential problems, pri- oritise follow-up and keep maintenance moving.the government and to employers.


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