Operators within the refrigerant and air conditioning industries are required to adhere with two key regulations that are designed to ensure safety and minimise the emissions of fluorinated gases.
F-Gas regulation 517/214
Mandated frequent leak detection checks. This regulation puts the onus on manufacturers and equipment users to minimise the emission of fluorinated gases into the environment, serving to ensure environmental responsibility.
EN 378:2008
As the Safety and Environmental Standard for refrigeration systems and heat pumps, this regulation places a strong emphasis on safety protocols. Making it a necessity that leak detection systems are functioning adequately and swiftly respond with timely alarms in the case of any leaks.
To ensure regulatory compliance, operators in these industries must conduct regular calibration of leak sensors to mitigate the risks associated with sensor drift.
Sensor drift refers to the inevitable gradual deviation of the sensors from their original calibration, leading to potential inaccuracies in detecting gas concentrations.
Whilst this drift is a natural occurrence influenced by various factors such as environmental conditions and usage patterns, ignoring sensor drift can result in compromised performance, false alarms or critically undetected leaks, posing as a risk to both worker safety and the environment. Whether integrated into fixed installations or portable monitors, routine testing is essential to maintaining best industry practices.
Function testing involves exposing sensors to known concentrations of gases to verify their response.
This step ensures that sensors accurately detect and quantify the presence of specific gases in their operational environment.
This process is a critical aspect of maintaining optimal performance and reliability in sensors and monitoring equipment in the refrigerant and air conditioning industries by assessing the system’s ability to respond to leaks accurately and efficiently.
The Experis® range is tailor-made for the unique requirements of leak detection in the refrigerant and air conditioning sectors. The gas mixtures within this range are finely tuned to enhance the accuracy of sensors and monitoring equipment.
Non-refillable gas canisters are used to test refrigerant leak detection equipment to aid compliance with European Union F Gas Regulations.
The Experis® range addresses the need for frequent leak detection checks and safety standards in refrigeration systems and heat pumps which in-turn maintain HVAC performance and minimises the risks of potential fires/explosions.
Our non-refillable canisters ensure that testing equipment remains correctly calibrated to safely monitor any uncontrolled release of gas.
By choosing Experis® calibration gases, operators in the refrigerant and air conditioning industries are given the confidence in the reliability, safety, and environmental responsibility of their operations.
Other advantages include -
Low Volume Applications
Non-refillable canisters are particularly well-suited for low-volume applications where the demand for gas sampling may not justify the use of larger, more complex systems. Their compact size and efficiency make them an ideal choice for scenarios with lower production or analysis requirements.
Portability
Our non-refillable canisters offer convenient field applications and simple on-site testing due to their ease of use and portable size, making them accessible for a wide range of operators.
60 Month Shelf Life
Offering an average shelf life of up to 60 months, non-refillable canisters remain effective and reliable over extended periods of time. This reduces the need for frequent replacements and streamlines storage and inventory management.
Free OEM Label Personalisation
Air Products offers free Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) label personalisation to ensure that canisters can be easily identified and feature relevant product information.
Non-refillable canisters from Air Products come with a Certificate of Analysis as standard. This document provides essential information detailing the specifications of canisters and quality assurance, vital for ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Air Products is a leading supplier of calibration gases and gas control equipment.
Our large stock holding enables us to facilitate fast and efficient delivery of our non-fillable canisters to ensure that our customers have timely access to sampling equipment.
Use our intuitive product selector to find the ideal canisters for your application or to discuss other enquiries and bespoke requirements, contact our experts today.