Shawcity provides gas detection solutions across the UK, including ammonia, CO2, refrigerant leaks, air quality air quality and dust, and fixed system solutions, helping food and beverage facilities.
Ammonia leaks from refrigeration systems
CO₂ build-up in enclosed or poorly ventilated areas
Oxygen displacement due to nitrogen used in packaging
Gas exposure during cleaning and processing
Air quality and dust issues affecting breathing and explosive risk
Ammonia is widely used in refrigeration systems and can be highly toxic in high concentrations.
Early leak detection
Worker safety
Compliance with safety standards
Minimal wastage of an expensive gas resource
CO₂ is used in carbonation, packaging, chilling and freezing processes.
Prevent harmful exposure
Maintain safe working conditions
Ensure ventilation effectiveness
Maintain product quality control
Continuous monitoring systems provide 24/7 visibility, helping teams detect gas risks early and respond quickly.
Real-time, early leak detection
Automated alerts and alarms
Pre-entry checks for hazardous areas
Ongoing, uninterrupted safety assurance
Fixed gas detection systems
Supporting industry with trusted monitoring solutions since 1976.
Deep understanding of your challenges and environments.
Equipment and services designed to meet your specific needs.
Refrigeration system monitoring ammonia detection
CO₂ monitoring in breweries, beverage production and cellars
Managing nitrogen risk in food processing plants
Air quality and dust monitoring in bakeries and mills
Confined space monitoring during cleaning and maintenance

We help you meet UK regulations and standards, including:
COSHH — Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
Workplace Exposure Limits — WELs
HSE guidance on gas safety
Food safety and hygiene standards
Monitoring ensures:
Worker
safety
Regulatory
compliance
Reliable
performance
Product quality
control
Save 10% on all purchase orders received for the above services before Wednesday 1st July.
*The 10% discount only applies to services carried out in-house at Shawcity. Excludes Fixed system services.
Explore OEM gas sensors for integration into detection systems, instruments and specialist monitoring applications.

Common gases include:
Ammonia is toxic in high concentrations and widely used in food refrigeration systems as well as a food additive/processing agent. Detection ensures worker safety and helps prevent leaks, minimising wastage of an expensive gas resource.
A CO₂ monitor measures carbon dioxide levels in parts per million (ppm) to help assess ventilation performance and air quality in enclosed environments.
CO2 is used to put the ‘fizz’ into beverages and to extend the shelf life of meat and produce. Itis heavier than air and in areas connected to the brewing industry, a leak can displace oxygen, creating the risk of suffocation.
Continuous gas monitoring involves 24/7 real-time detection of gases using fixed systems, providing ongoing safety and alerts.
Gas detectors should be serviced and calibrated:
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© Shawcity 2021
Company registered in England No. 1273269 | VAT number: GB 200868972 | ISO 9001-2015 certified.
© Shawcity 2021
Company registered in England No. 1273269 | VAT number: GB 200868972 | ISO 9001-2015 certified.