PK Safety has once again been named the #1 distributor for RKI Instruments. Our team was honored at an appreciation dinner on September 2, 2026, joined by RKI Instruments CEO Toru Murai and the RKI team.
This is the second year RKI Instruments has recognized PK Safety with its top distributor honor — a reflection of the partnership our two teams have built over decades of putting reliable gas detection into the hands of workers in oil and gas, wastewater, confined space entry, and industrial safety.
"This recognition reflects the trust our customers place in both companies. RKI makes dependable instruments, and our job is to make sure customers get the right equipment, the support to keep it working, and a team they can reach when they need help. We’re proud of what we’ve built together and grateful to the customers who have made this partnership possible."
— Rick Pedley, President and CEO, PK Safety
The PK Safety team (minus a few smiling faces) and RKI team gathered for a group photo to mark the occasion.
The September 2026 dinner
The evening brought together leadership from both companies to celebrate the milestone and the working relationship behind it. RKI's engineering-led approach to portable gas detection and PK Safety's role as a hands-on distributor and factory-authorized service center have made the partnership work for the customers who depend on it every shift.
Mike Johnson, RKI's Vice President of Sales & Marketing, opened the evening with remarks alongside PK Safety president Rick Pedley and RKI CEO Toru Murai. It set the tone for an evening focused on the partnership, the customers we serve together, and where the next year takes both companies.
"Great partnerships deserve great celebrations. Congratulations to the entire PK Safety team on another successful year. What impresses me most is the PK Safety crew — so many long-tenured employees who clearly love working together. That chemistry translates directly into how well they represent RKI."
— Mike Johnson, VP of Sales & Marketing, RKI Instruments
Why our customers choose RKI
PK Safety carries more than 300 RKI gas detection products — from single-gas personal monitors to fixed-system controllers. The standout continues to be the RKI GX-3R 4-gas confined space monitor, RKI's compact workhorse for LEL, O₂, H₂S, and CO detection.
The GX-3R weighs 3.52 oz, carries an IP66/68 rating for wet and dusty environments, and ships with a 3-year warranty. It's the default recommendation when a customer asks for a reliable, low-maintenance 4-gas monitor for confined space entry or general industrial use.
For teams running mixed fleets or fixed-system gas detection, the full RKI range is on our RKI Instruments collection page, and the broader multi-gas monitor category spans single-gas, 4-gas, and 5-gas options across every major manufacturer.
Factory-authorized RKI service and calibration
PK Safety is a factory-authorized service center for RKI Instruments. Our California-based service department calibrates and repairs RKI portables, replaces sensors, and returns monitors with a calibration certificate for your records — turnaround is typically next business day for standard calibration work. Learn more or send a monitor in via the RKI gas monitor calibration service page.
Previous recognition
In June 2025, PK Safety was previously named RKI's #1 distributor at an appreciation dinner in Oakland, California. RKI Instruments CEO, Toru Murai, and his team spent the evening connecting with the PK Safety crew, sharing stories, laughs, and a few well-earned toasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long has PK Safety carried RKI Instruments products?
PK Safety has been a distributor for RKI Instruments for decades, and today carries more than 300 RKI gas detection products spanning portable single-gas and multi-gas monitors, sample-draw units, fixed-system controllers, wireless detectors, calibration equipment, and replacement sensors.
What does it mean that PK Safety is a factory-authorized RKI service center?
Factory-authorized service means RKI Instruments has trained and certified PK Safety's service technicians to calibrate, repair, and service RKI portable and fixed gas detection equipment using RKI's own parts, procedures, and calibration standards. Monitors returned from an authorized service center carry the same warranty coverage they left the factory with.
What is the RKI GX-3R and why is it PK Safety's most popular RKI monitor?
The RKI GX-3R is a compact 4-gas confined space monitor that detects LEL (combustible gas), oxygen, hydrogen sulfide, and carbon monoxide in a 3.52-ounce package. It carries an IP66/68 rating, ships with a 3-year warranty, and uses easy-swap AA-battery power and consumable sensors — the combination of small form factor, long warranty, and low total cost of ownership has made it the default choice for confined space entry, oil and gas, and wastewater applications.
How does PK Safety calibrate RKI gas monitors sent in for service?
Customers ship their RKI monitor to the PK Safety service department in California. Our factory-authorized technicians perform a full functional check, calibrate every sensor against traceable calibration gas, replace consumable sensors as needed, and return the monitor with a calibration certificate for the customer's records. Standard flat-rate calibration covers any combination of O₂, CO, H₂S, LEL, and PID sensors on one portable monitor; exotic sensors are quoted on request.
Does PK Safety carry other RKI products beyond the GX-3R?
Yes — PK Safety's RKI Instruments range includes the GX-2012 and GX-Force portable multi-gas monitors, the GX-3R Pro with wireless communication, the SDM-3R and SDM-04 automatic calibration stations, RKI's line of fixed gas detectors and controllers, wireless gas detection systems, sample pumps, replacement sensors, and calibration gas. The complete range is available on the RKI Instruments collection page.
How can I reach PK Safety about RKI Instruments products or service?
Call PK Safety at 800.829.9580 to talk with a specialist about RKI product selection, calibration turnaround, or fleet-level service programs. Our team has been supporting RKI customers for decades and can help match the right monitor and service plan to your work.