Scale Up Your Lab Safety with Gas Detection from IGD

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Scale Up Your Lab Safety with Gas Detection from IGD

12 Nov, 2025

Toxic, flammable, and asphyxiant gases are among the most common and serious hazards found in lab environments. At IGD, we’re committed to protecting the vital work carried out in these critical workplaces by mitigating gas hazards, and the best way to do that is with a gas detection system that is tailored to the specific needs of your lab.

No two lab environments are alike. Differences in size, purpose and configuration often exist within the same facility. Each lab may present a unique set of gas hazards depending entirely on the processes and materials in use. That’s why it’s important to choose gas detection equipment that’s tailored to the specific risks in your lab. 

There’s no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” solution. That’s why we’ve developed a range of sensors capable of detecting more than 700 gases and vapours. Our sensor technologies offer increased operational lifetimes and industry-leading detection ranges, enabling us to design custom gas detection solutions for even the most complex laboratory environments. No matter how diverse your gas hazards may be, we can help you safeguard your people, processes, and property with precision, with one adaptable system for any lab.

Explore our complete guide to laboratory gas detection in our free brochure. 

Sentinel+TM: The Future of Gas Detection. Now.

IGD provide a scalable solution for labs of any size or type, from single-room educational suites to huge multilevel research facilities. Our Sentinel+ range of fixed gas detection products offers unparalleled reliability, ultimate safety and full regulatory compliance on an intuitive addressable system that’s backed by over a century of innovation. 

How Does it Work?

Sentinel+ is IGD’s exclusive gas detection system. The concept is simple: power and communications are both handled by a single polarity-independent 2-wire cable, utilising the only communications protocol specifically designed and optimised for gas detection. Everyone else uses at least 4 wires to run their systems. By doing a better job with just 2, we can offer ultimate protection for a fraction of the cost. 

  • Save up to 70% on installation 
  • Adapt the system to meet any changing requirements
  • GasNetTM remote monitoring 
  • Automatic system setup 
  • Leading 10-year warranty

Take a closer look at how Sentinel+ is revolutionising laboratory gas safety in our new video.

Real-World Solutions

The University of Manchester hosts one of the largest engineering campuses in Europe (MecD), where staff and students rely on a variety of gases to conduct vital research.

IGD designed a Sentinel+ system comprising 300+ detectors to provide the entire facility with 24/7 monitoring of 10 distinct gas hazards, protecting students and staff and providing the university with a scalable, addressable system.

Check out our case study to see how Sentinel+ is protecting staff and students at MecD.

Getting gas detection isn’t a choice. Who you get it from is. 

Scale up your lab gas safety. Contact IGD and enquire about Sentinel+ today.

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