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Portable system locks out disabled machinery
A transportable Brady Portable Lockout Station and Padlock Station provides all that is needed to safely disable defective or damaged machinery and equipment on the shopfloor. Brochure available
News from Brady (16 July 2008)
RFID coded safety switch cuts wiring costs
An RFID coded, non-contact safety switch, rated at Category 4/SIL 3, helps reduce machine wiring costs and offers extended diagnostics for easier faultfinding.
News from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ) (15 July 2008)
Autobalancer cuts angle grinder vibration by 50%
User application article Schaeffler's Autobalancer for angle grinders cuts vibration by 50%, thereby improving operator handling and safety, whilst reducing grinding disc wear. Brochure available
News from Schaeffler (UK) (10 July 2008)
Rotating machinery guards are adaptable
Rexnord is offering the Falk 'Orange Peel' rotating machinery guard, which is available in different design configurations, all of which customised to fit machinery on site.
News from Rexnord NV UK (10 July 2008)
Reviewing ISO 13857 for machinery safety distances
Technical background article For BS EN ISO 13857, Procter Machine Guarding has revised its Safety Distance Calculator for establishing the required safety distances and heights of machine guards. Brochure available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (20 June 2008)
Slim line safety light curtains introduced
Having only a cross section of 20mm x 30mm, 'slim line' safety light curtains demonstrate that safety light curtains no longer need to be large, bulky or difficult to install. Brochure available
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB (10 June 2008)
Download Procter's Safety Distance Calculator
Following publication of BS EN ISO 13857 in April 2008, Procter Machine Guarding has revised its Safety Distance Calculator for establishing required safety distances and heights of machine guards Brochure available
News from Procter Machine Guarding ( 6 June 2008)
Safety guard switching unit protects operators
Omron STI said that its G9SX-GS Safety Guard Switching Unit protects operators and machines while increasing machine productivity.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (21 May 2008)
Safety system reduces costs without compromise
User application article Two manufacturing cells needed to be refurbished and brought up to the current safety requirements and a plastic s piping products maker asked Syscom UK to evaluate the machine guarding.
News from Jokab Safety UK (17 April 2008)
Machinery safety CD is free at MACH said Procter
As well as showing its latest machinery guard systems at MACH 2008, Procter Machine Guarding will be offering a free machinery safety CD-Rom from its stand. Brochure available
News from Procter Machine Guarding (15 April 2008)
Guide covers machine and process safeguarding
A product selection guide covers laser scanners, perimeter access guards, light curtains, contact strips and edges, mats and area guards, many electronic and electrical devices and signage.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (24 March 2008)
3D safety camera systems monitor machinery zones
A novel camera-based safety system, which is faster to install and set up, monitors three-dimensional zones around robots, machine tools and other hazards.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (14 March 2008)
Re-designed risk assessment calculator is free
A free Risk Assessment Calculator has been redesigned in line with the requirements of the new 'Safety of machinery' international standard EN ISO 14121-1. Brochure available
News from Procter Machinery Guarding (12 March 2008)
Free guide to the Machinery Directive issued
A free 'Guide to the New Machinery Directive' is designed to help companies prepare for the new regime, which has important implications in building or importing machinery for use in the EU. Brochure available
News from Procter Machinery Guarding (12 March 2008)
Easy access to machinery safety information
Procter Machine Guarding has completely revised its website, which now offers far more to visitors looking for information about machine guarding or machinery safety in general Brochure available
News from Procter Machinery Guarding (10 March 2008)
Have you inspected your safety light curtains?
Technical background article The UK Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98) state that any safety-related equipment must be inspected to ensure it is 'suitable and sufficient' for the intended purpose
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 7 March 2008)
Safety mat system stays in place
A patented quick disconnect feature in a safety mat allows cable to be attached at end of installation process, virtually eliminating the potential for damaged cables.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies ( 3 March 2008)
Safety camera guards operations points
The latest safety camera for machine guarding applications offers a system for point of operation guarding, so reduces the number of parts and installation time required.
News from Sick (UK) (13 December 2007)
Safety light curtain protects hands and fingers
A range of light safety curtains has been expanded to include hand and finger protection following the introduction of a 14mm safety protection resolution. Brochure available
News from Leuze Mayser (26 November 2007)
Safety light curtains save space
Selecting and installing a safety light curtain has been made easier than ever now that users need only specify the required configuration type and sensor length.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (22 November 2007)
Safety light curtain integrates with bus systems
Safety light curtain offers integrate Bus connectivity without the need for additional coupling devices and meets the requirements of SIL 3 in accordance with IEC 61508. Brochure available
News from Leuze Mayser ( 8 August 2007)
Website to improve safety automation service
Revised Pilz Website has been restructured to improve visitor access and includes items such as a glossary of terms used in automation and safety-related control systems.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (31 July 2007)
Machinery safety standards and EN ISO 13849-1
Pilz Automation Technology discusses machinery safety standards in the light of EN ISO 13849-1 being harmonised to the Machinery Directive from 8 May 2007.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (20 June 2007)
Software performs machinery safety calculations
Pilz Automation Technology has introduced PAScal, software with an intuitive graphical interface for performing the calculations required when designing safety-related machine control systems.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (31 May 2007)
Guide to machine and process safeguarding
An Engineering Guide to Machine and Process Safeguarding has been revised and reisuued for 2007-8 by Omron Scientific Technologies.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (23 May 2007)
Safety light curtains for machine guarding
Omron Scientific Technologies has introduced the MiniSafe MS4800 series of safety light curtains for simple or complex machine guarding applications.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (24 April 2007)
Machinery guard 3D camera monitoring
Pilz has launched SafetyEYE, possibly the world's first safe camera system for three-dimensional zone monitoring, suitable for automotive production lines and other automated manufacturing.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (16 April 2007)
Low-cost modular guarding for DIY projects
Procter Machinery Guarding supplies the Satech modular perimeter machine guarding system, which can be installed quickly and easily by any competent maintenance department or contractor. Brochure available
News from Procter Machinery Guarding (16 April 2007)
Machine accident investigation for free
Procter Machinery Guarding has released Version 2 of its Machine Accident Investigation Kit (MAIK) to help small and medium-sized manufacturing companies perform investigations. Brochure available
News from Procter Machinery Guarding (16 April 2007)
Machine safeguarding business gets its own brand
Omron has decided to use the acronym STI, meaning 'Safety, Innovation and Technology' to brand its machine safeguarding products, commencing with the OS3101 Laser Safety Scanner.
News from Omron Corp ( 5 April 2007)
Suppression products for Class-D fires in machines
Firetrace has witnessed a jump in enquiries for reactive metals and suppression of Class-D fires in machines, representing sales growth in the CNC machining sector.
News from Firetrace International ( 2 April 2007)
Door guards protect against dangerous machines
The compact Supermagnet range of door guards that provide an ideal solution for protection of dangerous machines has been launched by Comitronic
News from Comitronic ( 2 April 2007)
Safety light curtains and grids conform to IP68
Leuze Mayser's safety light curtains and grids can be supplied conforming to IP68, opening many applications to the range. Brochure available
News from Leuze Mayser (22 February 2007)
Light barrier has fail-safe control unit
The light barrier type OSS2 system comprises a fail-safe control unit and a single safety light barrier.
News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)
Safety single light barrier has insurance approval
The German Accident Prevention and Insurance Association has issued the safety single light barrier an EC type examination Type 4 in accordance with EN 61 496-1 / IEC 61 496-2.
News from Bernstein (29 January 2007)
Safety light curtains offer muting sensor options
A series of light curtains can be used in L or T arrangements for muting in one or two directions, and customers can select the number of muting sensors.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (29 November 2006)
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