Analytical Technology (ATi) reports it has received a considerable order for its C16 Portasens gas detectors for delivery via the global association of governments based in New York
The order comes following a previously successful contract, where ATi supplied the International Community body with 75 gas monitors for use in Africa.
The C16 Portasens gas detectors have recently received approval from the UK Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).
This new contract is for deployment into Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Bulgaria.
In many third world countries phosphine gas is used to kill parasites which may be present on crops, such as cous cous.
In order to ensure that all the parasites have been exterminated the level of phosphine gas needs to be measured.
The International Community therefore, supplies third world countries with gas detectors to help them ensure this process is carried out correctly and that no crops are ruined.
The series C16 portable gas monitor from ATi is a versatile tool for making regular gas checks in gas storage areas, around process equipment and in confined spaces prior to entry.
It is designed for easy one-hand operation and is especially useful out in the field.
The particular feature of the C16 detector is its ability to detect over 30 different gases simply by inserting the appropriate sensor for the gas being monitored.
Sensor modules for the 30 different gases are individually calibrated and can simply be plugged into the monitor containing a microprocessor which automatically reads the data.
In this way, one detector can go from phosphine to ammonia measurements in less than one minute.
The C16 Portasens II detector was originally designed to help exterminate tobacco beetles.
ATi has worked with many of the world's leading tobacco companies who have purchased and influenced the development of this portable handheld gas detector.
ATi has extended the scope of the monitor, resulting in the order from the global association of governments.
The international community finances the introduction of alternative fumigant gases and as a consequence phosphine is increasingly being used to replace methyl bromide in the elimination of parasites on, amongst other uses, the cous cous harvests.
The purchasing body recognises some key benefits of the C16 portable gas monitor, not least the fact that it runs off a standard battery and contains a rechargeable battery pack.
Mike Strahand, general manager Europe at ATi, comments: "This order is a source of great pride to ATi.
"We hope to have many opportunities for future dealings with global associations of governments, as the versatility and the outstanding performance of the C16 is recognised".
