Two-Way Radios for Industry and Manufacturing
Two-way radio communications will help to operate a safe manufacturing environment, with clarity and an enhanced focus on worker safety.
Digital radio provides a dependable system, enabling clear and safe communication for workers wherever they operate. When voice communication is not feasible, data applications and keypad radios offer alternatives through text messaging and job ticketing. Additionally, individuals can receive and respond to system status updates directly on their portable radios.
ATEX Certified Radios for Manufacturers
We provide ATEX-approved radios and accessories, so if your manufacturing process includes the use or production of hazardous substances we can provide a system that works for your specific needs.
Built-in order to operate in areas with a high risk of explosions, ATEX-certified radios offer the peace of mind that you can safely operate in the most dangerous of environments.
We offer free advice and can supply a robust, reliable two-way radio system tailored to your business requirements, coupled with a wide range of high-quality accessories.
Employee Safety with Two-Way Radio
Employee safety on site is paramount in the manufacturing environment, especially when 24-hour shift patterns need to be considered. Two-way radio systems can provide an effective means for Lone Worker and Man Down monitoring.
The requirement for an automated monitoring function can be met using digital radio systems. This provides users with the ability to activate emergency alarms. If they fail to respond within a pre-determined time, lone worker emergency can also monitor employee activity from a centralised control room or by using a supervisor’s display radio.
With GPS positioning digital radio can aid emergency teams in their response, to save vital minutes, often making a crucial difference in maintaining employee safety. With the addition of Man Down tilt switches, it’s possible for emergency alarm sequences to be triggered, based on the user’s body position. This means that should they fall, the radio will send an emergency message, even when the users physically can’t.
Industrial Digital Two-Way Radio Benefits
Since the introduction of digital two-way radio technology, the audio clarity in noisy environments has improved vastly, ensuring your radio messages are being communicated and understood. The progression of the technology has resulted in both enhanced system reliability and performance.
Significant improvements in battery life have also increased the usability of two-way radio systems. With a wide range of battery sizes and capacities and the implementation of Lithium Ion technology, some radio models can experience up to 30 hours of battery life from a single charge (subject to usage).
Digital radios offer considerable flexibility, particularly when addressing the diverse requirements within many manufacturing businesses. For example, while manufacturing might need ATEX-approved radios the security team might require smaller and more discreet devices. At 2CL Communications, we ensure interoperability is maintained while accommodating specific client needs.
Should your site need a COMAH alarm system for public warnings, we can integrate this functionality with your selected two-way radio solution, providing users with the capability of alerting the public of any threats to their safety.
Manufacturing Radio Solutions for the UK
Gillette’s main manufacturing plant in the UK is located in Reading. Due to the nature of their products, the manufacturing process is vastly complicated and incorporates a wide range of hazardous components. With the site combining several different teams working together, it was vital the radio system they used would aid user safety and enable each of the teams to communicate reliably. 2CL installed a Hytera system with RD985S Repeaters and the Hytera PD795ex Hand Portable. The system offers Gillette the flexibility of dynamic channel assignment, making the most of their two channels and simple private calling.
To further improve the safety of the radio users, they have Man Down emergency triggering, with Remote Monitoring of radios in an emergency state, meaning after a user has triggered the emergency alarm, their radio’s microphone is live giving the security and first aid teams vital insight into the user’s condition.
Two-Way Radio Systems for Wales
Advanced Elastomer Systems in Newport, Wales were using an MPT1327 Analogue Trunking system. The natural progression from there was Motorola Capacity Plus Technology. Using their existing antenna combining system and re-using their already owned Ofcom Technically Assigned Radio License, 2CL were able to build and install a new MOTOTRBO Digital Radio System. Advanced Elastomer Systems utilises a wide variety of hand portables, including the latest enhanced radios, to safeguard their workforce. The radio system features Man Down emergency triggering, workshop-fitted Man Down Option Boards, and built-in options with the newly enhanced series.
Using Digital ID numbering, the control room is immediately alerted to the specific user in distress and can respond swiftly to the situation.
To get in touch please call 0800 389 2278 or email contact@2cl.co.uk
