Zone 1 computer manufacturer provides insight into conditions oil and gas hardware has to withstand

Zone 1 computer manufacturer provides insight into conditions oil and gas hardware has to withstand

One of the world's leading manufacturers of Zone 1 computers has provided insight into the extreme conditions hardware has to withstand when extracting oil and gas.HMi Elements has specialised in designing, testing and making hazardous area-accredited computers for multinational oilfield companies since the 1980s.It provides a stark reminder of the challenging oil and gas environments while showcasing the extraordinary technological progress made by the sector in recent years.The core of HMi Elements' indispensability to its multinational customer base is the design and manufacture of IT hardware that allows oilfield companies to extract oil and gas as quickly, safely and as cost effectively as possible.Conditions are extreme with widely varying temperatures and rough handling very common.HMi Elements' VP of Sales, Rob Gaines, said: