RECENT PRODUCT NEWS

A ‘new and improved’ Union Angle Valve used in Pegler Yorkshire’s thermostatic mixing valves features a new locking capability in the closed position that enables water supplies to be turned off and secured to prevent use during servicing or replacement, reducing scalding risk and wasted water.

The latest ‘safety product’ from medical gas pipeline and cylinder installation specialist, Medical Gas Services (see also Letter to the Editor on page 14), is a range of ‘Do not use plugs’ and isolation kits to enable safe working practices and ensure patient safety during shutdowns, for example during medical gas system maintenance work.

A ‘major technological advancement in Isolated Power Supply (IPS) design’ is how Bender UK describes its new, ‘compact’ ATICs automatic changeover device for the healthcare market. Bender says that, ‘traditionally’, IPS systems are supplied via one cable, typically from an uninterruptible power supply (UPS).

A portfolio of furniture designed specifically for use in demanding environments, including facilities accommodating those demonstrating ‘challenging behaviour’, has been created by Knightsbridge Furniture.

Eco Building Products has supplied over 200 photovoltaic panels rated at 245 Watts, and SMA inverters, which together convert the sun’s energy, into usable electricity, for an installation on the roof of the Deeping Medical Practice in Market Deeping, Lincolnshire.

Atlas Copco Compressors has expanded its AQ oil-free, waterinjected screw compressor range with new models from 15 to 30 kW installed motor power that incorporate ‘energy-efficient’ Variable Speed Drive (VSD) technology.

ICS Temperature Control claims to be ‘one of Europe’s leading specialists’ in the purchase, rental, installation, and servicing, of cooling and HVAC equipment.

Micad say its Room Utilisation Module (RUM) has seen increased sales over the past 12 months, a trend it feels is ‘no doubt a result of the current changing face of the NHS estate’.

The Fast Park Group has recently successfully designed, supplied, and installed, a new single deck demountable car park for Stepping Hill Hospital in Stockport, having won the contract from Stockport NHS Trust for its ability to deliver the new parking facility quickly, and at a competitive price, its strong track record, and its excellent post-construction support.

Fire detection specialist, Hochiki Europe, has cautioned that, although the use of wireless-based fire detection technology has ‘grown massively’ in recent years, and proven ‘particularly useful’ within healthcare environments, ‘it is important to remember that the technology is better suited to some environments than others’.

Spirax Sarco has launched the RIM10 rotor insertion flowmeter for steam, gas, and liquids.

The Berkshire Independent Hospital (BIH) in Reading recently became the first Ramsay Health Care hospital to install Karl Storz OR1 NEO operating theatres. Business tycoon Sir John Madejski, a former patient, unveiled the two new digital integrated theatres in October.

With patient television ‘a necessary and expected facility’ in healthcare establishments, Airwave Europe offers both a range of Airwave Healthcare LCD and LED televisions, and wall pattress plates, arms, and ceiling poles, ‘in various styles’, for mounting them.

Individuals undergoing imaging and radiation therapy procedures at the San Joaquin Community Hospital in Southern California will benefit from Philips Electronics’ Ambient Experience technology, which uses ‘dynamic’ light, video, and sound, ‘to place patients in a calming, reassuring, and relaxing environment’.

Door protection product specialist, Intastop, says its Rigid Frame Guard is the ideal solution for those ‘looking to reduce time-consuming and costly repairs to unsightly door frames’.

Delabie, a leading European firm producing sanitary equipment in the public and commercial sector are launching a range of single-use water filters which includes cartridges, showerheads and spouts.

Critical power system manufacturer, Bender UK, has launched the ATICs automatic changeover device for the healthcare market.

In the ever-changing world of healthcare provision, time and cost-effectiveness are major factors when considering new healthcare buildings.

Wilo’s new Wilo-Stratos GIGA, just launched in the UK, is said to be the first high efficiency glanded pump – and is targeted specifically at the building services and industry sectors.

In an increasingly litigious environment, the NHS is looking hard at its asset estate and working to improve its planned proactive and reactive maintenance activity to minimise risk.