The HazMat ID Elite product, launched in 2012 and the winner of multiple awards, is a radical and integral new tool for hazmat teams to accurately determine the chemical danger associated with industrial accidents and military situations.

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Working closely with the science and engineering teams at Smiths Detection, Nexus was charged with developing a rugged, light enclosure for the device that could:

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• Withstand 4’ drop testing

• Be thermally conductive to radiant heat

• Survive an hour of submersion beneath 1 meter of water.

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Nexus developed a specialized bumper system that projects from the enclosure, assuring that in a drop situation the bumpers always take the initial impact and reduce G loads to manageable levels.

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The magnesium housing is detailed for optimum wall thicknesses and the battery access door uses a custom over center latch arrangement that maintains accessibility while ensuring a tight seal to protect from dust and liquids in a harsh environment.