Portable Draeger Gas Detectors in the UK

When working in enclosed spaces or environments where there is even the slightest risk of harmful or poison gases, gas detection is essential. Gas detection units can be installed in and around a working environment, but sometimes it is essential to carry a gas detector whilst entering a potentially risky area. Portable gas detectors are the answer in these situations.

There are a wide range of gas detector manufacturers out there and most brands will do a decent job of protecting you in the event of a gas leak. However, Draeger Portable Gas Detectors are one amongst the best available when it comes to gas leakage detection and safety. The range of Draegar portable gas detectors are intelligent and versatile gas measuring instruments that can quickly detect toxic gases. Some of the main features include:

• User easy-install electrochemical Draeger Sensors
• Low maintenance requirements
• User-adjustable alarm settings
• Special exposure alarms

A selection of popular portable draeger gas detectors available at Ess-Safeforce are as follows:

1.) Draeger X-am 2000 Gas Detector: This is the new generation of gas measurement instruments, which are adjusted to the requirements for personal monitoring. With an integrated rubber boot, gas access from two sides, which prevents the sensors being covered, and dust and water density according to IP 67 the Draeger X-am 2000 offers much more reliability.

The new minimized, high-performance Draeger XXS-sensors have fast response times and offer the possibility of performing a bump test in only 10 seconds. Furthermore, they offer a lifetime of 5 years. With its convenient mobile phone shape, a light weight design and long-life sensor, the Draeger X-am 2000 is perfect for personal air monitoring.

With its neat ergonomic design, mobile phone dimensions and a low weight this Gas Detector has a great range of features:

· 3 or 4 Gas detection – FL/O²/H²S/CO
· IP67 – dustproof and watertight for 30 minutes at depths of up to 1 metre
· Gas inlets on two surfaces, improving gas sensitivity
· Acoustic / visual / vibration alarm
· Strong metal clip
· Weight: 220g
· Operating Time: 12 hours +
· Charging Time: 4 hours or less
· Data logging: Last 1000 hours
· ATEX II 2G EEx iad IIC T4/T3
· Optional 12v/24v vehicle charger

2.) Draeger X-am 5000 Portable Gas Detector: This is one of the smallest gas detection instruments for up to 5 gases. The Draeger X-am 5000 is part of the new generation of gas detectors, developed especially to be portable for personal monitoring. This 1 to 5-gas detector reliably measures combustible gases and vapours as well as oxygen and harmful concentrations of CO, H2S, CO2, Cl2, HCN, NH3, NO2, PH3 and SO2. A variety of special calibrations for the catalytic Ex sensor allow even more sensitivity when detecting specific combustible gases and vapours. Equipped with durable XXS sensor technology, the Draeger X-am 5000 offers maximum security, and extremely low operational costs. Features include:

· Ergonomic mobile phone design
· Innovate Ex sensor with full range functionality
· Durable electrochemical sensor technology
· Flexible and adaptable sensor exchange
· Robust and water-tight
· Optional External Pump
· Calibration options
· Flexible Power Supply

Despite its advanced functionality, the Draeger X-am 5000's lightweight mobile phone design makes it comfortable to carry. Reduced to its essentials, the two button control panel and easy to follow menu system allow for intuitive use.

Ess-Safeforce is one of the largest providers of Portable Draeger Gas Detectors in the UK. It has a wide range of fixed, transportable and portable gas detectors available to detect and monitor the leakage of harmful gases and evaporation of toxic vapours. The portable draeger gas detectors are handheld gas detectors generally intended for use in small and confined spaces. The fixed gas detectors are tough and very flexible so that they can adapt to specific user requirements. The transportable gas detectors are not as small as the portable models, but can be transported from one place to another. Both single gas detectors and multi gas detectors are available to buy or hire at Ess-Safeforce.com.

Safety Harness at your Work Place

Anyone working at heights or employing people who work at heights, will understand the risks involved, and the dangers of a fall or personal injury, and so should ensure strict safety measures are adhered to. A safety harness at your work place is must! We all know that sometimes safety measures can seem like a barrier preventing a job being done quickly, but safety measures are not there to hinder, but for very good reasons. Any reputable employer will understand the safety of his employees is essential for a successful business.

ESS-Safeforce provides a wide range of safety harnesses. ESS Safeforce specialize in the distribution of full line quality safety harness equipment, and as experienced trainers in the safety of working at heights they know what is the right equipment for the task.

Following are a few reasons that show why the safety harness products offered by ESS-Safeforce are the best for you:

• Provide assured safety and protection against on-the-job safety hazards.


• All the products are 100 % guaranteed to provide the highest level of quality and safety every time.


• All the products can be purchased or hired online at reasonable prices.


• The products have been used worldwide by many workers.

Over the years ESS-Safeforce has provided a diverse range of safety solutions to its clients across the UK. As a market leader in the hire of safety equipment it is able to deliver an unparalleled level of quality and breadth of safety equipment to its clients. The team at ESS-Safeforce understands the connection between the user and the correct safety harness to be worn and therefore offers a range of such products to meet every situation. Its safety products can be used for the following purposes:

• Respiratory Protection – This equipment protects from respiratory problems caused by fire, smoke and dust.


• Thermal Imaging – to aid working in dark environments


• Rescue Operations – specialist rescue equipment


• General Safety equipment


• Communication Equipment – used for communication purposes when working in dangerous environments.


• Inspection Equipment – used during inspection operations.


• Environmental Instruments


• Environmental Cleaning


• Environmental Inspection


• Harness Requirements


• Working at Heights equipment


• Hearing & Head Protection

Some of the leading safety harness products in which ESS-Safeforce deals are:

1. Confined Space Rescue Harnesses
2. Dual Purpose Harnesses
3. Height Safety Harnesses
4. Powered Access Harness Kits
5. Pitched Roof Work Positioning Systems
6. Rope Pole Straps
7. Scaffold Hooks
8. Auto Reel plus Retractable Lanyard and many more…….

When it comes to industrial safety equipment ESS Safeforce are the experts.