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What is a Multigas Detector? Hire Now

Need to monitor more than one gas at a time? A multigas detector measures and displays the concentration of multiple gases in the air using different sensor technologies, helping protect people working near hazardous substances. If gas levels rise above a preset threshold, the device alerts the user with audible or visual warnings. 

Some detectors are designed for individual use in smaller work areas, while other systems can be linked together to provide wider coverage. This makes them suitable for a range of applications, from confined space entry to broader area monitoring.


Multigas Detector Technologies 

Gas detectors are generally grouped by the gases they are designed to detect, such as combustible or toxic gases. Sensor technology helps define the device further. Electrochemical, catalytic, infrared and PID sensor technologies are used for portable multigas detectors, with different sensors depending on the application and gas type. 


Hire a Multigas Detector from Dräger 

When you hire a multigas detector from Dräger, you benefit from fully tested, ready-to-use equipment without tying up capital long term. Whether you need a unit for a specific project, as backup during peak periods, or as a temporary replacement, Dräger’s hire service offers flexibility and access to pre-calibrated equipment. Explore our sensors and test & calibration stations to complete your setup.

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A multigas detector is a portable gas detector that measures several different gases at the same time, such as oxygen, combustible gases and toxic substances like CO or H2S.
If your application involves more than one hazard, such as confined space entry where oxygen deficiency, toxic gases and combustible atmospheres can all be present, a multigas detector lets you monitor everything with a single device instead of carrying multiple single-gas units.
Depending on the model, a Dräger multigas detector can measure up to seven gases simultaneously, covering combustible, toxic and oxygen sensors in a single device.
Yes, several multigas detectors can be networked together to form a connected monitoring system, giving you wider coverage across larger work areas.
Hire periods for multigas detectors are fully flexible, whether you need a device for a single confined space job, ongoing site cover, or as backup during peak periods. Our team can help you find the right hire term and configuration for your project.