Gas detector tubes from leading brand Kitagawa (Komyo Rikagaku Kogyo K.K) are available in Australia exclusively from Air-Met Scientific. Kitagawa spot gas detection tubes are available for over 200 types of gases and vapours including diesel fuel, ammonia, carbon dioxide, hydrogen, formaldehyde and many more. Contact your local office today to discuss your gas detection requirements.
Spot gas detection tubes are not reuseable. They are used to take instantaneous measurements and must then be disposed of. However, the air sampling pump that is used to draw air through the gas detection tube can be reused. Check the equipment specifications/manual to see specific reusability guidance or contact your local Air-Met Scientific for any enquiries.
The shelf life depends on the specific spot gas detector tube due to differences in the chemical reagents used in detecting different gases. The gas detector tubes also have varying storage requirements, although note that most must be stored in a refrigerated environment (0-10°C/32-50°F). Others require storage conditions to be dry, dark and air flow controlled. Speak to a representative from your local Air-Met Scientific today for any queries.
Spot gas detection tubes cannot be used for continuous gas monitoring. They are designed to provide an instantaneous, on-the-spot reading of an atmospheric gas concentration. Spot gas detection tubes can be used to compliment continuous gas monitoring systems such as a personal gas detector by providing an indication of gas concentration in a certain location at a specific time.
Spot gas detection tubes are a convenient method of instantaneously and accurately detecting whether a specific gas is present in a confined space and if so, at what concentration. They can be used upon entry to a confined space to verify whether the atmosphere is hazardous. For applications where continual monitoring of atmospheric gas concentrations are required, or more than one gas must be monitored, a personal or multi-gas detector would be more appropriate. Discuss your confined space gas detection needs with one of our friendly team members by contacting Air-Met Scientific today.
Spot gas detection tubes provide a single instantaneous measurement of atmospheric gas concentration in a certain location. They are disposed of after a single use but are a cost-effective, simple method to detect whether a certain gas is present in a specific area and to obtain an approximate concentration. In contrast, portable gas detectors and fixed gas detection systems continually monitor the concentration of one or more gases and have a host of other capabilities such as datalogging and alert notifications which provide greater visibility and breadth of data, enhancing protection of workers. Need help deciding what gas detection method is most suitable for your purposes? Contact your local Air-Met Scientific to speak to a friendly representative today.
Spot gas detector tubes provide a cost-effective, fast and accurate method for obtaining instantaneous atmospheric gas concentration measurements. However, portable gas monitors or fixed gas detection systems are more suitable in certain environments such as where:
- More than one gas is of concern
- Continuous monitoring is necessary
- Datalogging is required
- Gas concentrations may change suddenly (e.g. gas inrush)
- Warnings and alarms are needed to protect workers
Feel free to contact your local Air-Met Scientific today to discuss your gas detection needs with our team.