Every year excessive increases in LFL levels result in severe plant damage, extended downtime, injuries, and even death to personnel. Using the correct analyzer to monitor the LFL level in the process can greatly reduce these risks. Compliance with standards and insurance requirements is also a concern that can be addressed with the right analyzer.
“The good news is that the appropriate LFL monitor will not only protect your plant and personnel while keeping you in compliance with the relevant codes, it can also increase the profitability of your production process,” says Katie Moniello, marketing coordinator at New Jersey-based manufacturing firm Control Instruments. "Choosing the right LFL monitor may take time and effort, but the benefits to your company and your employees are more than worth it.”
Relying on its more than 50 years of industry experience, Control Instruments designs gas detection systems that help improve safety and performance in a variety of applications.
To guide industrial leaders in their decision-making process, Control Instruments offers recommendations on how to choose an LFL monitor in their article:Monitoring Flammable Vapors and Gases in Industrial Processes.
Choosing an LFL Monitor: What to look for
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Compliance with standards & regulations
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Reading accuracy
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Response time
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Proper sample handling
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Failsafe design
When choosing an LFL monitor, the goal is optimizing production and satisfying any regulations while gaining reliable protection. Control Instruments notes that the monitor should be fast, accurate, and durable, and the installation should allow for fast, accurate readings while meeting all applicable codes and laws.
Serving the safety, process, and environmental industries, Control Instruments’ family of gas detection products includes continuous process and emissions analyzers, BTU analyzers, flammable gas monitors, oxygen and toxic sensors, and remote access and control devices.
Since 1969, Control Instruments has dedicated its expertise to the industrial community, providing safe and efficient environments for companies worldwide. The manufacturer’s gas detection systems are installed in a variety of applications from printing, coating, and flexible packaging processes to semiconductor, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturers.
This article was sponsored by Control Instruments Corporation, a leading name in gas detection and a manufacturer of solvent vapor monitoring systems meeting FM, NFPA, ATEX, NEPSI, OSHA, CFR, ANSI, EU, IEC, CSA, and UL standards.
