Air silica detector for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in dust mixtures scoops Gold Award at UK

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Air silica detector for respirable crystalline silica (RCS) in dust mixtures scoops Gold Award at UK

07 Sep, 2022

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Trolex were recent awarded the Gold Award for Best Product Development at the recent UK Business Awards 2022.

The award was given to Trolex in recognition of their Air XS Silica Monitor, a highly innovative product created to improve worker safety within the construction sector by providing real-time detection of dangerous respirable crystalline silica (RCS) particulates in airborne dust.

The UK Business Awards was judged by a panel of independent specialists from across the industry, Trolex overcame competition from world leading organistaions in the Best Product Development category. Trolex were also a finalist in the Best Innovative Product - B2B category.

Chair of Judges Christina Melling commented, ‘Trolex have spent nearly a decade perfecting the Air XS Silica Monitor, an incredible device that will save lives around the world by detecting silica so that silica inhalation and silicosis can be prevented.’

IET 36.2 Mar/Apr 2026

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