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Sustained growth at Hitech July 2008 Hitech Instruments are pleased to announce half year figures for production and sales ahead of budget and maintaining the double digit growth of previous years. The increased level of business in sales of our oxygen analysers and gas detection equipment from our overseas distribution network has resulted in new positions in production, sales and design departments... view more

New Generation Zirconia Oxygen Analysers June 2008 Hitech Instruments range of zirconia oxygen analysers just got even better! New electronics are combined with an extensive knowledge base of zirconia sensor manufacture. It has never been so easy to measure oxygen, from % to ppm levels – wherever you are!

The dedicated software, supplied on CD and included free of charge, allows the user true remote control capability. Readings, setting of output and calibration can all be done remotely. This is achieved by a fully bi-directional RS232 port.

The Z1030 is a panel mount instrument with a remote mounted sensor unit which offers great versatility for the user. The Z230 is a robust, portable instrument for the benchtop with integral, long life sensor. Both feature a zirconia sensor which has very fast response and low warm-up time. The Z1030 and Z230 are both supplied complete – inlets, valves, flowmeter, sensor – everything you need in the basic price... view more

Hitech Meets The Landfill Gas Challenge May 2008 Landfill gas analysers should be certified for use in Zone 2 hazardous areas according to the industry Code of Practice ESA ICOP 2nd Edition, a decision endorsed by the Health & Safety Executive. Hitech Instruments were the first company to introduce a purpose designed, fixed analyser that is Zone 2 ATEX compliant. The GIR5000 analyser measures methane, oxygen and carbon dioxide as standard. Hitech Instruments design and manufacture according to customers applications and other sensors will be available on demand, hydrogen sulphide is a popular option. Alternatively if fewer parameters are required then the GIR2500 measures just methane and oxygen and there is a wide variety of single parameter instruments.

The GIR5000 uses Hitech’s proven sensor technology and robust electronics making it highly reliable in field use. There are no consumables and the maintenance requirement is very low. Occasional checks will determine if calibration is necessary... view more

Hitech Instruments at 7th Euro Chlor Technology Conference and Exhibition April 2008 Hitech Instruments were pleased to attend the Euro Chlor conference and meet customers old and new. The successful KK650 Hydrogen & Chlorine Analyser was exhibited... view more

Confident Oxygen Depletion Monitoring March 2008 Laboratories that use liquid nitrogen, rooms with MRI scanners, cryoplants and industrial freezer tunnels are just a few of the places where oxygen needs to be monitored for health and safety purposes... view more

Hydrogen Purity and Purging in Turbogenerators February 2008 Even small changes in hydrogen purity can affect the efficiency of turbogenerators significantly. For maintenance, the system needs to be... view more