Hazardous Area Temperature Sensors
When installing sensors in a hazardous area, there is a requirement to install a sensor that is suitable and approved for use in that hazardous area. There are two main methods used in Australia that conform to the applicable standards and are approved for use in those areas. Intrinsically safe Ex ‘ia’ An Intrinsically safe […]
Thermowell Materials Selection Guide
Thermowells are recommended whenever a temperature element is to be inserted into a process where corrosion, pressure, abrasion, or shear forces may threaten the life of the element. In addition thermowells allow for a defective instrument to be removed without shutting down or draining the process. They fit into 3 broad categories: Screwed, Flanged, or […]
Protecting your thermocouple in high temperature processes
By J M SHANAHAN B.Sc., B.E. (SYD), CEO, Pyrosales Pty Ltd,Padstow,Australia This article describes the ways in which contact temperature sensors can be protected from the arduous process environments present in modern, high temperature industrial processes. Contact thermometry is still the most successful means of measuring temperatures to enable control of industrial processes. Its success […]
How to install fire survival cables
There are several methods to install fire survival cables. The Installation Instructions for MICC Fireproof Wiring Cable details the various methods and provides relevant information regarding the following: Terminating the Cable, Removing the Sheath, Fitting the Seal, Fitting Discs and Sleeves, Fitting with Compound, Crimping the Seal, Identifying Conductors, Testing the Installation, Conductor Connections, Particular […]
The Case for MICC Cables
Introduction Pyrosales supplies MICC Ltd mineral insulated cables with copper or special metal alloys capable of meeting all known fire, flame and oven tests. There is a guaranteed fire proof wiring system which is also 100% flame retardant, 100% halogen free, 100% smoke free, 100% toxic emission free with zero organic content thus with no […]
Rare Metal Thermocouples
Rare metal thermocouples are used in applications where the temperatures exceed the working range of base metal thermocouples, i.e. 0â€1300°C, or where greater accuracy is required such as in standard thermocouples. Wire size is typically 0.5mm diameter. STANDARD ASSEMBLIES IS G […]
Temperature monitoring and data logging for thick slab on-site concrete curing
One of Australia’s largest road infrastructure project BrisConnections, involved $4.8 billion Airport Link, Northern Busway (Windsor to Kedron) and Airport Roundabout Upgrade projects, comprising three, linked, road infrastructure projects: • 6.7km Airport Link toll road (more than 11km of tunnel and ramps) • Windsor to Kedron section of the Northern Busway (1.5km tunnel) • 750m flyover bridge and fast-diamond intersection […]
Pyrosales turns 40 years young!
This year (2016), Pyrosales celebrates 40 years of incorporation. This achievement is one we take pleasure in sharing with our customers. We would like to take this opportunity to appreciate and thank our many customers, who not only have purchased from us, but have formed lasting relationships with us. Pyrosales have also been fortunate enough […]
Pyrosales – A Leading Supplier of Thermocouple Cable and Wire
Temperature is one of the most important units of measurement that industries monitor. It is extremely imperative that temperature be as accurate as possible. If it is not managed correctly it can result in poorer quality items. A great smelling perfume, now smells ordinary, food may have a different flavour or in the medical field […]
Electronic monitoring of ova, sperm and embryos in sub zero temperatures
Infertility is an increasingly common problem amongst people of reproductive age. IVF Australia note that 15% of couples are unable to conceive naturally, either due to medical, genetic, surgical reasons, or for reasons unknown. Technology has assisted and in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) can now assist many affected by infertility. IVF is the process where an egg […]