Keeping You Safe with CO2Meter
Micro Matic strives to provide customers with the best products and services available. To do that, we rely on trusted partners to ensure that our services are supported by high-quality products and dependable team members. CO2Meter has proven to be a highly valuable resource for the Micro Matic family. In addition to manufacturing top-of-the-line gas detection equipment, they have truly gone the extra mile for Micro Matic by prioritizing safety through ongoing support and education.
Who is CO2Meter?
Founded in 2006, CO2Meter manufactures gas detection, monitoring, and analytical solutions for a wide variety of applications. In the food and beverage industry, carbon dioxide (CO2) is used to dispense wine, beer, and other drinks on tap. With more than 250 products in their lineup, they supply gas monitoring solutions for everything from breweries to scientific research labs to industrial warehouses.
As their business grows, they find new and innovative ways to prioritize safety. CO2Meter stands out for never compromising quality and instead works tirelessly to create reliable gas detection solutions.
How It Works
Gas detection devices are highly sensitive and aim to measure the change in the presence of a given substance. To do this, infrared light passes through an air tube, and all wavelengths can move through an optical filter that absorbs every wavelength of light except those absorbed by carbon dioxide molecules.
Any remaining CO2 molecules are detected by the sensor. This process measures the change in gasses in the atmosphere every two seconds. If the carbon dioxide concentration has changed to an above-average level, the monitors will promptly send a warning signal. This may vary between devices, but it tends to be a loud, audible alarm with flashing lights, which serves as a visual safety indicator prior to entering a hazardous space. When people in the area are notified of a potential hazard, they can take proper precautionary steps, such as evacuating the premises until the carbon dioxide concentrations are properly maintained.
Sensors For Every Application
Outside of carbon dioxide monitoring, there are other important gases to be mindful of. In the food and beverage industry, nitrogen can also be dangerous and cause oxygen depletion if levels become too low. Though nitrogen accounts for about 70 percent of our atmosphere, a shift in the nitrogen concentration can quickly become harmful, particularly in the brewery space.
It can be very difficult to measure the change in nitrogen concentrations without proper monitoring equipment. To see the difference in nitrogen levels, gas monitors must be highly sensitive to atmospheric differences. Even the slightest change in nitrogen levels can be a potential hazard in a restaurant environment. The monitors from CO2Meter, like others, measure the lack of oxygen, known as oxygen depletion, rather than the change in nitrogen itself. This way, the monitors can get an extremely accurate measure of the gas concentration levels in the atmosphere.
The CO2Meter Difference
Not only do we count on CO2Meter for high-quality products, but they are also dependable regarding the latest innovations in gas detection technology. Each of their products is required to meet a high standard of quality outlined by their ISO 9001:2015 certification. This universally recognized standard ensures that each product has undergone rigorous testing and modifications to provide the best product on the market 100 percent of the time.
Why Is It Important to Monitor CO2 Levels?
CO2, along with other gasses, can be incredibly dangerous. To ensure the safety of Micro Matic customers, we rely on gas monitors from CO2Meter. In the food and beverage industry, compressed carbon dioxide is used to move beverages through lines and maintain pressure within tanks.
While harmless in small amounts, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) notes that exposure to excess carbon dioxide may severely impact the central nervous, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems. As an odorless gas, it is essential for bars, breweries, and restaurants to be adequately equipped with monitors to prevent the dangerous implications of gas leaks or overexposure.
Gas monitoring devices from CO2Meter are designed to detect trace amounts of gases in a large area, maintaining compliance with several OSHA regulations for workplace safety. Without a monitoring device in restaurants, businesses may face fines in addition to putting the safety of their employees and guests at risk.
Augmenting Businesses with the Right Product
More often than not, clients turn to CO2Meter for gas detection devices without knowing exactly what it is that they need. Luckily, the CO2Meter team has the knowledge to narrow their options from more than 250 devices to a select few that will meet their needs. By asking a few questions, the CO2Meter team can suggest the right device for the right application.
Whether you’re looking for a wall-mounted carbon dioxide monitor or a personal gas detector, CO2Meter offers a wide range of options. This ensures that businesses are equipped with the right tools to keep them safe and prevent potential hazards from occurring.
No matter the industry, CO2Meter can help customers with gas monitoring needs. To uphold its commitment to high-quality products and extended service solutions, it constantly educates itself on industry nuances to provide the best solutions possible.
Continuing Education
CO2 safety training is critical in the food and beverage industry. Few restaurant workers are well-versed in gas safety, so the CO2Meter team aims to fill that gap by providing education and support for customers even after the products have been purchased and installed.
Not only does CO2Meter provide an array of online resources, but it also assists customers by providing educational opportunities and support wherever needed. Clients are never handed a device and left on their own.
Instead, CO2Meter ensures they understand how the devices are intended to be used and the threats associated with improper use or neglecting to use a gas monitoring device.
Additionally, CO2Meter ensures that its customers are well-versed in requirements state-by-state. Every district has different regulatory requirements, but each gas detection device from CO2Meter is manufactured at a high level of quality to ensure that those requirements are always met.
By providing up-to-date industry information and keeping that information readily available, CO2Meter helps customers make informed business decisions. This is just one of the many ways that CO2Meter has proven to be more than just a manufacturer; it is a committed resource for valuable products and services.
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“We are not only educating ourselves in what’s going on in the market – what's new, what are the trends, what are the changes, what are we seeing – but we’re also making sure that we’re taking that information and providing it to our customers and partners.”
Josh Pringle
Executive Vice President, CO2Meter
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Prioritizing Safety, Education, and Ongoing Support
In addition to the excellent gas monitoring solutions provided by the CO2Meter team, we value their commitment to safety, education, and continuous support even after installing their products.
A Look at Testing & Manufacturing Processes
To ensure that each gas monitor manufactured by CO2Meter maintains a high-quality standard, all products undergo careful testing before they can be shipped and installed. This process includes detailed quality assurance testing and calibration throughout the manufacturing process. Before the product can leave the facility, it must be hand-checked and meet ISO standards.
What does this mean for users of CO2Meter gas monitoring devices? Customers can gain further confidence and peace of mind due to CO2Meter’s robust quality management system, which assesses specific requirements for all CO2Meter devices and technologies. This is largely because production issues are caught during the manufacturing stage. Since every product is required to meet a high-quality standard, the CO2Meter team can assure customers that the product they receive will work straight out of the box every single time.
All gas detection devices and sensors may lose a few parts-per-million in accuracy each year. To combat this problem, customers can return their devices to CO2Meter for calibration and testing services. Even the smallest change in gas levels can pose a threat, so it’s essential for all products to be properly tested and calibrated before they can be implemented.
A Highly Valued Partnership
Micro Matic and CO2Meter have been working together for several years, and in that time, the relationship has truly grown from a product supplier to a partner. Vendors must undergo a rigorous vetting process to become a valued partner for Micro Matic, including meeting industry standards and passing Micro Matic’s independent product testing requirements.
CO2Meter was the obvious choice when it came time to select a vendor for gas monitoring products. In addition to having one of the best reputations in the industry, they also live up to every expectation we have set. When we supply customers with a CO2Meter gas detection device, we know we do our best to keep those people safe.
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“We look at it as a badge of honor that we went through the [vendor selection] process, and we were successful because we know what a rigorous standard the Micro Matic team has, not just for products but for the people that they choose to partner and work with”
Travis Lenander
CEO, CO2Meter
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Working with CO2Meter has proven time and again to be the best option when it comes to prioritizing safety not only for ourselves but also for our customers and the guests who walk through their doors. With products that are easy to install and use, plus the added ongoing support and education, we know that we are doing everything we can to keep our customers safe and happy.
CO2Meter takes a future-forward approach, constantly looking ahead to improve its products and provide reliable services for its customers. Micro Matic is excited to continue working with CO2Meter and to deliver reliable products that will maintain the health and safety of everyone we work with.
Raise a Glass to Draft Beer Sales!
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