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MAKING THE GRADE
BIRNS recently received coveted ISO 9001:2008 certification, recognized internationally as
a benchmark of quality and management systems. BIRNS is renowned for developing solutions
tailored for exceptionally rigorous applications, including oceanic deep
submergence, diving decompression usage and illuminating nuclear reactors. Since its inception in 1954, BIRNS has
adhered to both its own painstaking internal standards of testing, and complied
with the requisite auditing and individual certifications for major entities in
the nuclear, armed forces and hazardous environment markets.
The ISO
9001:2008 requires a series of meticulous, exacting audits and assessments of
both company procedures and organization from the International Organization
for Standardization (ISO). "While our
own rigorous quality control regulations are even stricter than those of ISO,
achieving this recognition is a major affirmation of BIRNS' ongoing commitment
to the highest standards for design and delivery of complex solutions," says
Eric Birns, company President and CEO. "Over the years we've been honored to partner with organizations that
rely on us to meet demanding goals and deliver on our promises, and this
certification is another important way to substantiate our reputation for
excellence."
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THE NEWLY UPGRADED BIRNS CORONA™ SHINES
BRIGHTLY--SETTING NEW BENCHMARKS FOR
PERFORMANCE, SAFETY AND BRILLIANCE
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We're proud to announce new
enhancements to the renowned BIRNS Corona™--the world's most advanced, high
performance nuclear-grade high-intensity light. This brilliant high pressure
sodium vapor system can be operated for indefinite periods in air and immersed
into cold water without damage. Plus, the unique new design features include stronger,
more rigid housing, a reinforced screen
system that provides additional mechanical protection and a specially tailored spring activated
screen retention pin, and rugged protection bars for secure ease of use. This user-friendly, versatile light
has a powerful 132,000 lumen output and 24,000-hour life, and can be used
underwater and in air indefinitely for brilliant illumination.
The BIRNS Corona is based on proven BIRNS
nuclear lighting technology, in concert with the immense illumination and long
lamp life afforded by HID high pressure sodium vapor. It has unmatched light
output, is easily decontaminated, and relamps by hand in just 60
seconds with 1Kw commercially-available lamps, providing
the lowest operating costs of any industry lighting system. It has
a detachable MSG-3-CP power cable assembly, and is
meticulously engineered-with a rugged all-stainless construction, metal connector and quartz dome.
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LEADING THE INDUSTRY IN TESTING AND
PRICING
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BIRNS
now provides the industry's highest volume of cost-effective, in-house
hydrostatic and helium pressure testing. We've recently introduced a new high performance hydrostatic pressure
testing system, with a range of vessels rated to 20,000, 10,000, 5,000 and
1,000 psi.
The breakthrough new system
provides an enhanced, streamlined, efficient means with which to test a wide
range of products for both rigorous safety and demanding performance
requirements.
The new
hyperbaric device has a unique control panel for diverse, comprehensive testing
on up to three circuits and in six chambers simultaneously, allowing several
different tests to be run on multiple products.
Plus, the new system provides BIRNS with four new versatile 12" test
chambers, which can be filled in 30 seconds and drained in 10 seconds. Each one has quarter-turn quick-lock lids,
which can be raised and lowered on their own independent electric winches.
We're thrilled at the opportunity to pass along this considerable cost and time savings to
our customers,
who have historically had to factor in uncertain lead
times and
costs for testing with competitors.
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