Gas Detection for the Mining Industry
Our gas detection systems are trusted by the mining industry for their reliability and lower total cost of ownership. Find out more…
Specific applications
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Atmosphere monitoring
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Seal inspection
Potential hazards
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Carbon Monoxide (CO)
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Carbon monoxide
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Carbon dioxide
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Gas detection in the mining industry
There is no harsher environment in NZ than the underground coal mines at Huntly. Any gas detectors used here are pushed to the limits. The Industrial Scientific iTX instruments have been used for 10 years and have stood the test of time. Now that this instrument is being discontinued, the MX4 is being phased in.
The MX4 is proving to be a worthy replacement. The first instruments went in two years ago and because of the small size and weight, are proving to be popular. It is expected that over the next 18 months the MX4 will completely replace the iTX. Although small, they are handling the conditions and are expected to last as well as the iTX.
You can trust our expertise and rely on our service
We know your No. 1 priority is to protect your people and your plant. What you don’t want is to fail legal or OSH requirements, have a staff member harmed or be prosecuted for an accident. With an increasing focus on health and safety in the workplace, it’s more important than ever.
We understand the unique requirements of Central and Local Government. You don’t need the hassle and risk of gas detectors that are expensive, problematic, unreliable, prone to sensor failures, require too much servicing, or have recurring problems. We’ll provide you with gas detectors that are…
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Depending on how they’re used there’s no reason a high-end instrument shouldn’t last 6 years. With low-cost instruments ($1,000) you will reach a stage where the gas detector is still fine but the cost of keeping it in the field is greater than buying a new one. For example, replacing two sensors and calibrating the unit could cost $1,100 but a new instrument is around $1,000.
All our instruments are IP rated (ingress protection rated). Typically IP67, which is very high. Gas detectors rated to IP67 must be dust tight and withstand immersion in water up to 1 metre deep for 30 minutes.
Solid particle protection level 6: No ingress of dust; complete protection against contact.
Liquid ingress protection level 7: No ingress of water in harmful quantity when the unit is immersed in 1 metre of water for 30 minutes.
See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP_Code for more info.
We can provide you with options from the top end to the basic. With our iNet InSite programme you get all the bells and whistles, all the basics like data-logging, bump testing and calibration; plus you get reports on instrument usage such as…
- Instrument in alarm condition and alarm ignored.
- Instrument turned off whist in alarm condition.
- iNet Control.
iNet Control is a web-based application accessible from any PC web browser that allows you to configure and manage your gas detector fleet. It gives you practical insights into your gas detection program using trends, performance metrics and custom reports.
Yes. Calibrations done by us at our premises cost $140 per instrument.
Yes. All our instruments are independently tested by authorities such as ATEX, IECEx, ANZEx, UL, CSA and many more, usually country dependant.
New Zealand recognises the first 3. The gas detector has a sticker attached to it referring to the certification authority and its rating. Many have more than one authority rating, often 3.
Depending on sensor configuration and the number of gas detectors being purchased, the price varies from $950 to $4,500. The MX4, our most popular instrument, sells for $950 to $1,150 depending on configuration.
We process 95% of instruments the day they arrive. It does depend a little on the volume of work but we strive for same day turnaround whenever possible.
You would typically be looking at our MX4, MX6 and single gas models depending on the application, etc.
Yes. You would typically be looking at our MX4 model.
Yes. You would typically be looking at our MX4 model.
Yes, most definitely. On delivery we like to spend time with the users taking them through the basic use of the gas detector. We also like to spend time with the users of the docking stations teaching them how to use them. Industrial Scientific also has very good online training modules.
Case study: Coal mine fed up with costly & lengthy repairs
An underground coal mine was having service issues with their supplier, both in cost and the length of time it took for servicing and repairs. They initially ordered 6 gas detection instruments from Entec. Over the years the opposition instruments have declined to only a few while we now have around 50 on site.
They state that the iTX instrument they use is the best instrument they’ve ever employed at the mine. They’ve gone from fed up to delighted, and you can’t get better than that.