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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES
“We have recognised an urgent need
in industry for increased safety for
workers and made a strategic decision
to further extend Magnet’s product offering.
This protection equipment complements
Magnet’s portfolio of electrical equipment,
industrial instrumentation and automation
systems, to ensure optimum protection for
workers in all fields,” says Brian Howarth,
managing director, Magnet.
“The extensive range of Dromex safety
gear is designed to protect employees from
harmful hazards and dangerous conditions in
the workplace.”
The Dromex range, now available from
Magnet, encompasses respiratory masks and
cartridges, eye protection spectacles and
goggles, ear plugs and ear muffs, gloves for
hand protection and shoes or boots in the
footwear range. Also available are lightweight
flame retardant and acid resistant body protec-
tion garments.
Key products for Magnet include
DW-NOMEX
®
flame retardant suits and SABS
D59 flame and acid suits, which are resistant to
abrasion, tear and chemicals. This durable work
wear, consisting of jackets, pants and overalls,
meets stringent local and international safety
specifications, including the SANS 434 standard
for mark bearing work suits.
Dromex footwear is certified to ISO
20345:2011 standards for safety footwear. An
easy to follow selection chart contains relevant
information on classifications, categories and
performance requirements, to ensure selection
of the correct shoe or boot for the intended
operation and potential hazards.
DroVision goggles have a clear polycar-
bonate mono, scratch resistant lens and an elas-
ticated and adjustable headband for optimum
protection and maximum comfort. These
goggles, which offer 120° lateral vision, are
compatible with other respiratory equipment.
Magnet’s PPE offers workers protection in
diverse sectors, including mining and quarrying,
construction and civil engineering, chemical
plants, electrical installations, fire defence
and shipping.
SOUTHERN AFRICAN DISTRIBUTORS
Magnet has been appointed distributors throughout Southern Africa
for Dromex personal protection equipment (PPE).
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Dromex personal protection equipment
(PPE), now available from Magnet.
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