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Beverage dispense system
to obtain a reading without removing the micrometer from the component. Its design also permits right or left handed operation.
Anti-dust safety helmet The Airstream anti-dust safety helmet was developed by Racal-Amplivox Ltd from an invention by the Safety in Mines Research Establishment. Not just a safety helmet providing protection against falling objects, it also provides eye and face protection and a dust free stream of air to the nose and mouth of the wearer. The original idea of George Greenough, head of the dust control section of SMRE, the Airstream helmet originated from research into the most effective way of countering the inhalation of airborne dust by workers in a wide range of industrial environments. It provides the wearer with a dust free mini-climate without the need for separate respiratory equipment which can be cumbersome to wear as well as becoming uncomfortable over long periods of use. All the equipment necessary to provide the wearer with a flow of clean air is housed within the helmet shell which meets the impact and penetration requirements of BS 5240. Dust laden air is drawn into the helmet assembly by a quiet running axial flow fan positioned inside the back rim of the helmet shell. A coarse filter is placed betweeir the fan assembly and the incoming air. The coarsely filtered air then passes through a fine filter which completes the filtration of the particle matter from a dusty environment. The filtered air is then directed downwards over the wearer's forehead to provide a cooling stream of air over the face before exhausting to atmosphere from the face mask. A positive pressure condition prevails over the face and this prevents the ingress of dust from the environment.
of earlier years, the judges considered that a number of the entries did not clearly explain the principles of operation. Because these factors are often reflected in sales literature, the panel considered that greater attention should be given by manufacturers to improving the quality of this material and thereby help to extend the commercial interest of tile product.
Beverage dispense system Most landlords or cellarmen frequently have to change from an empty keg to a full one as quickly as possible. The changeover has often to be done in cramped, dark conditions and the single-handed operation of the Alumasc Ltd Hy-range system has ergonomic advantages. It is claimed that an inexperienced cellarman can make the changeover in only seconds, whereas it would probably take minutes if using the more conventional type of dispense system. The Hy-range dispense head allows the broaching and resealing of the keg in one single-handed operation. The dispense head slides on to the flange of the keg closure valve from any radial direction and the downward movement of a side lever broaches the keg and allows CO2 to flow into the container. With the container under pressure, the contents escape up a central spear or dispense tube to the dispense head to flow to the bar tap. The Hy-range dispense head system was developed originally for the European market. About eight years ago Continental companies were experiencing difficulties in tapping beer kegs and approached Alumasc with a request to produce a dispense system incorporating a gas shut off valve and beer non-return valve. As a result of this approach the Hy-range system was developed and has since been adopted by many United Kingdom and European breweries.
Alumascbeveragedispenser
RacaI-Amplivoxsafety helmet
Medical Equipment
Engineering Components
The standard of submissions for the Design Council's Awards for Medical Equipment is increasing once again but the number of three awards given this year is the lowest since the scheme began in 1975. Only 34 submissions were received.
There were five awards in this category from the 52 submissions. While many of the entries sustained the quality
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AppliedErgonomics June 1978
Anti-dust safety helmet The Airstream anti-dust safety helmet was developed by Racal-Amplivox Ltd from an invention by the Safety in Mines Research Establishment. Not just a safety helmet providing protection against falling objects, it also provides eye and face protection and a dust free stream of air to the nose and mouth of the wearer. The original idea of George Greenough, head of the dust control section of SMRE, the Airstream helmet originated from research into the most effective way of countering the inhalation of airborne dust by workers in a wide range of industrial environments. It provides the wearer with a dust free mini-climate without the need for separate respiratory equipment which can be cumbersome to wear as well as becoming uncomfortable over long periods of use. All the equipment necessary to provide the wearer with a flow of clean air is housed within the helmet shell which meets the impact and penetration requirements of BS 5240. Dust laden air is drawn into the helmet assembly by a quiet running axial flow fan positioned inside the back rim of the helmet shell. A coarse filter is placed betweeir the fan assembly and the incoming air. The coarsely filtered air then passes through a fine filter which completes the filtration of the particle matter from a dusty environment. The filtered air is then directed downwards over the wearer's forehead to provide a cooling stream of air over the face before exhausting to atmosphere from the face mask. A positive pressure condition prevails over the face and this prevents the ingress of dust from the environment.
of earlier years, the judges considered that a number of the entries did not clearly explain the principles of operation. Because these factors are often reflected in sales literature, the panel considered that greater attention should be given by manufacturers to improving the quality of this material and thereby help to extend the commercial interest of tile product.
Beverage dispense system Most landlords or cellarmen frequently have to change from an empty keg to a full one as quickly as possible. The changeover has often to be done in cramped, dark conditions and the single-handed operation of the Alumasc Ltd Hy-range system has ergonomic advantages. It is claimed that an inexperienced cellarman can make the changeover in only seconds, whereas it would probably take minutes if using the more conventional type of dispense system. The Hy-range dispense head allows the broaching and resealing of the keg in one single-handed operation. The dispense head slides on to the flange of the keg closure valve from any radial direction and the downward movement of a side lever broaches the keg and allows CO2 to flow into the container. With the container under pressure, the contents escape up a central spear or dispense tube to the dispense head to flow to the bar tap. The Hy-range dispense head system was developed originally for the European market. About eight years ago Continental companies were experiencing difficulties in tapping beer kegs and approached Alumasc with a request to produce a dispense system incorporating a gas shut off valve and beer non-return valve. As a result of this approach the Hy-range system was developed and has since been adopted by many United Kingdom and European breweries.
Alumascbeveragedispenser
RacaI-Amplivoxsafety helmet
Medical Equipment
Engineering Components
The standard of submissions for the Design Council's Awards for Medical Equipment is increasing once again but the number of three awards given this year is the lowest since the scheme began in 1975. Only 34 submissions were received.
There were five awards in this category from the 52 submissions. While many of the entries sustained the quality
112
AppliedErgonomics June 1978