The GALAXY GX2 Automated Test System provides simple, intelligent testing and calibration of MSA ALTAIR® and ALTAIR PRO Single-Gas Detectors and ALTAIR 4X and ALTAIR 5X Multigas Detectors. An interactive, online simulator is now available for your use.



You can read their full article here. If you are already using MSA's Altair gas detectors, we think you will enjoy the article.

More information on the Galaxy GX2 Automated Test System is available here, or visit www.MSAsafety.com.

Labels: gas detection, instrumentation, msa

We are proud to announce that we are a national supporter for Habitat for Humanity with a bronze level donation.

Our monetary and safety equipment contributions will be helping Habitat for Humanity build more affordable housing safely and help break the cycle of poverty for more Canadians.

Our donations have been recognized in Habitat for Humanity's spring/summer 2012 issue of Spirit, which you can read on their website for more information about how their organization makes a difference for low income families.

There are new updates to our catalogue.

In section 01: Intrumentation products, new items include the X-Zone Area Monitor and the CLPX gas detector.

In section 02: Eye, Face, Head, and Hearing we have new lens cleaning stations and a new noise-blocking earmuff.

There are also some updates to ordering information for sections 03: Hand Protection, 04: Protective Clothing, and 08: First Aid. Please consult our catalogue or contact customer service to ensure you have the most current ordering information.

More updates coming soon!

Labels: catalogue, hearing protection, instrumentation, safety products

These winter liners help banish the Brrrrr this winter! Take a look at this new winter liner line from MSA.

V-Gard Supreme Winter Liners offer multiple layers of warm flame-resistant fabric, tested to withstand arc exposure to an ATPV of 8 cal/cm². They are water-repellant, and feature adjustable chinstraps and an inside neck pocket to hold warming packets.

Supreme liners are part of the full MSA V-Gard Winter Liners product line – all offering the same high quality "under the helmet" as the iconic V-Gard helmet does on top!

To order V-Gard Supreme Winter Liners, please contact a customer service associate at International Safety Systems, your source for safety. We'd love to help you keep safe and warm this winter!

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We previously announced the launch of the Altair 4X multigas detector by MSA here on our blog, and now we have some very interesting links to share with you related to the Altair 4X.

Click the image below to see a quick intro video that provides an overview of the features and benefits of the Altair 4X:

And there is an interactive simulator that allows you to get a feel for what the Altair 4X is like, without leaving your computer! The user-friendly simulator lets you push buttons and see how the Altair 4X really works. We've included a few images of the simulator below, and we encourage you to try it out for yourself.


And if you're looking for more information about the Altair 4X, product details and ordering information are available in our product catalogue in section 01, on page 13.

Labels: instrumentation, safety products

The official online catalogue of International Safety Systems Inc. has been updated with the addition of a great new product for gas detection – the X-zone 5000 Area Monitor.

As always, customers can conveniently download catalogue files from our catalogue page.

Section 01: Instrumentation

• New product: X-zone 5000 Area Monitor on page 01-4. This product transforms the X-am 5000 instrument into an innovative area monitoring device for a wide range of applications. Used with personal gas air monitoring carried on the body or positioned where gas hazards are expected, the X-zone 5000 area monitor increases your safety.

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International Safety Systems Inc. is proud to announce a newly available multigas detector, the Altair 4X by MSA. This multigas detector is useful for a variety of applications.

Read on to learn more. You can also consult our product catalogue for additional details including ordering information. Have a question? Our Customer Service Representatives would be happy to assist you with all your safety needs.

Altair 4X Multigas Detector

• Enhanced safety with industry-leading accuracy, repeatability, and response times.
• Features an early end-of-sensor-life warning, to reduce instrument downtime and sensor inventory.
• MotionAlert™ feature activates when no movement is detected for 30 seconds, indicating “Man down.”
• InstantAlert™ feature is a manually activated alarm to alert others of hazardous situations.
• Ideal for confined space applications when there is no direct line of sight.
• Approval agency certified IP67 Rating, dust and water resistance.
• 24-hour run time ensures continuous operation over three shifts.
• Ergonomic design for comfort and easy operation even with gloved hands.
• Available in charcoal or phosphorescent.

Additional details and ordering information are available in our product catalogue in section 01, on page 12.

Labels: instrumentation, safety products