Bandweaver to host a webinar on the benefits of fiber optic linear heat detection (LHD) for long-range assets such as tunnels and conveyors

by Sarah Phillips

Bandweaver, innovators of fiber optic sensing technologies, are showcasing the advantages of their Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS) solutions when used in long-range assets. ‘Going the Distance: Fire Safety Solutions for Long-Range Assets’ will take place on Tuesday 15 November at 10:00 AM UTC, hosted virtually by Richard Kluth, Bandweaver’s Managing Director. Read more

South African Mine Conveyorbelt Project – New Contract Win

by Sarah Phillips

HMA Group in South Africa recently won a project to deploy 3 FireLaser DTS to monitor several conveyor belts in a mine, these will be utilised for early detection of fire and ensure a rapid response to any alert. The DTS controllers will also be connected to the Bandweaver MaxView integrated software platform which will provide operators of the exact location of any potential fire.
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Bandweaver’s superior fiber optic linear heat detection solution outperforms competition for the protection of industrial plants and buildings

by Sarah Phillips

Despite the obvious challenges of 2020, large-scale, industrial and manufacturing sites will always carry a significant fire risk. It’s as important as ever to manage and reduce that risk. Now is the time to make the safety and protection of people, assets and property a priority. Whether a fire begins intentionally, due to human error or because of dangerous environmental conditions, the costs can be substantial. According to a recent report by the Fire Protection Association, the estimated loss caused by fire damage in UK industrial processing and manufacturing plants between 2010 and 2019 was £808 million*. Evidently, traditional fire detection and suppression solutions are not up to scratch. Read more