RoHS Directive
RoHS Directive Overview What is RoHS? RoHS, also known as Directive 2011/65/EU, stands for Restriction of Hazardous Substances. Originated by the EU, it restricts the use of particular hazardous materials discovered in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE). All corresponding products in the UK market must pass RoHS compliance. EU Directive 2011/65/EU (Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in […]
Read MoreISO23936-2
ISO23936-2 Standard Overview ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a global federation of national standards bodies. ISO23936 (Part 2: Elastomers) ‘’Petroleum, petrochemical and natural gas industries – non-metallic materials in contact with media related to oil and gas production.’’ This standard portrays the procedures and requirements for the elastomeric material to qualify for use in machinery for Oil & […]
Read MoreM Barnwell Services Win Distributor of The Year 2019
M Barnwell Service wins PPE’s Distributor of the Year award for the second time in three years! In February, M Barnwell Services, the UK’s leading manufacturer, stockist and distributor of fluid sealing products and services, were awarded IDEX Corporation (PPE) 2019 Distributor of The Year. Michael R Barnwell, Managing Director, said: “We are delighted and proud to again win this […]
Read MoreREACH Regulation
REACH Regulation Overview REACH stands for Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of CHemicals. Implemented in June 2007 to develop and enhance the previous legislative structure for chemicals in the EU countries. It has become one of the most composite and profound pieces of legislation. It is a Regulation, rather than a Directive. Any company producing, importing, using or placing a […]
Read MoreNACE TM0187
NACE TM0187 Standard Overview Established in 1943 the ‘’National Association of Corrosion Engineers’’ (NACE) became the worldwide leader in evolving and improving the prevention of corrosion and control standards, education and certification for Oil & Gas Manufacture, Refining and Chemical Processing industries. NACE TM0187 – ‘’Elastomeric materials in sour gas environments.’’ The standard establishes a test method that estimates the […]
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NACE 0297 Standard Overview Established as the National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) in 1943 it fast became the global leader in developing corrosion prevention and control standards, education and certification for Oil & Gas production, Chemical Processing, and Refining Industries. NACE TM0297- ‘’Effects of high temperature, high-pressure carbon dioxide decompression on elastomeric materials.’’ NACE TM0297 introduces test methods to […]
Read MoreBristol Branch Is Moving
Operational At New Premises on Monday 27th January At M Barnwell Services Ltd, we consistently endeavour to provide you with the best products and services at all times. To ensure that we continue to do that, it is our pleasure to inform you that our Bristol branch is relocating to new, larger, better-equipped premises. Our new premises are located at: […]
Read MoreMel Bannister Retires
Accounts Office Supervisor Melanie Bannister Retires Mel has been an integral part of M Barnwell Services for over 30 years. Her contributions will always be valued and remembered. Her hard work, commitment and dedication are worthy of admiration. Mel will be greatly missed. Filling her shoes will be an almost impossible task but the Accounts Team are sharing the load. […]
Read MoreMerry Christmas & Happy New Year 2020
Everyone at M Barnwell Services would like to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2020! CHRISTMAS OPENING TIMES Monday 23rd December 2019 – OPEN Tuesday 24th December 2019 – CLOSED Wednesday 25th December 2019 – CLOSED Thursday 26th December 2019- CLOSED Friday 27th December 2019 – OPEN NEW YEAR […]
Read MoreBarnwell’s Heather Summerill Becomes An International Official
M Barnwell Service’s Management Accountant Heather Summerill lived a long ambition to become an International Swimming Official. Between Wednesday 4th December and Sunday 8th December, Heather was officiating at the LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships held in Glasgow. Heather oversaw (and kept in check) victories for Russia’s Vladimir Morozov in the 50m and 100m Freestyle, Great Britain’s Freya Anderson […]
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