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Multi-beam system has a longer operating range
Long-range, multiple-beam safeguarding control system provides a longer operating range (30m) and wider beam spacing than conventional safety light curtains.
News from Scientific Technologies, Sep 24, 2004
Machinery safety standards are in affordable pack
Pilz Automation Technology has assembled a pack of twelve BSI Harmonised Machinery Safety Standards and priced the pack at just GBP 850 - a saving compared with individual standards purchases.
News from Pilz Automation Technology, Sep 21, 2004
Safety specialist brings machines up to date
When University of Wales College wanted to bring woodworking and metalworking machinery into compliance with current regulations a machinery safety specialist carried out the task.
News from FENAY MACHINE SAFETY, Sep 14, 2004
Software helps analyse risk and how to reduce it
Corporate industrial risk and safety management application software aids industrial companies in developing a consistent approach to analyzing risk and defining appropriate risk reduction methods.
News from Industrial Safety Integration, Sep 10, 2004
Light curtains and grids offer reduced costs
Latest range of light curtains and grids have the inputs and software already in the curtain, which reduces costs for wiring time and for bypass controllers.
News from Jokab Safety UK, Sep 3, 2004
Combine guarding innovation with regulation
Terry Hayward discusses machine perimeter guarding and says combining innovation with regulation can provide a much more effective and productive solution.
News from Schmersal (UK), Jul 23, 2004
Take care when specifying machine safety systems
Machine builders need to take care when specifying safety components to avoid jeopardising machine availability and they have to be fail-safe in order to perform their proper function.
News from Pilz Automation Technology, Jul 15, 2004
Catalogue covers machine safety systems, parts
Specialist manufacturer of machine safety equipment has introduced a new Safety Technology catalogue covering an extensive range of man-machine protection components and systems.
News from Schmersal (UK), Jul 14, 2004
Modular enclosures are the best place for robots
Modular machine guarding system is quite probably the simplest, most cost-effective and visually attractive way of constructing and reconfiguring an enclosure around a robot installation.
News from Procter Brothers, Jul 8, 2004
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Knowing EN 953:1998 for fixed and movable guards
Any machine placed on the market within the EU must be CE marked in accordance with the Machinery Directive - and includes machinery that is built in-house for use in-house, says Jeremy Procter.
News from Procter Brothers, Jul 8, 2004
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Guarding machinery against temporary hazards
Users and builders of machinery are responsible for guarding machinery during periods of machine building, testing, commissioning, maintenance, modification or decommissioning.
News from Procter Brothers, Jul 8, 2004
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Risk assessment calculator is free-of-charge
Machinery guarding supplier is giving away a free Risk Assessment Calculator based on the requirements of BS EN 1050, the standard for machinery risk assessments.
News from Procter Brothers, Jul 8, 2004
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Automotive OEM upgrades power press electricals
Major automotive OEM decided to comply with the new standards at one of its press shops, by performing an electrical upgrade of the safety technology - on all 300 power presses.
News from Pilz Automation Technology, Jun 28, 2004
Software aids machinery risk assessments
Software package is designed to help small and large companies document, track and create their own risk assessments and risk reduction evaluations for industrial machinery.
News from Industrial Safety Integration, Jun 25, 2004
Check-list identifies machinery safety compliance
For those who need some guidance on compliance with Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998, a machinery safety consultancy offers a check-list.
News from FENAY MACHINE SAFETY, Jun 22, 2004
On-line service simplifies H and S compliance
Provider of business information and advice has launched an online service to simplify health and safety legal compliance and best practice by turning complex legislation into practical advice,
News from Croner Consulting, Jun 16, 2004
Safety laser scanner safeguards large work zones
Safety laser scanner is a fast, highly effective and convenient method of providing safeguarding for industrial personnel in stationary and mobile applications over large work areas.
News from EJA Group, May 31, 2004
'One-stop-shop' covers machinery safety needs
Responding to customer demand, a company is now a 'one-stop-shop' for machinery safety and employee training issues, with consultants and engineers qualified and experienced in many industries.
News from FENAY MACHINE SAFETY, May 31, 2004
Plant assessments indicate standard of safety
Plant Assessments are a simple, cost-effective and dependable way for users to gain a valuable insight into the level of safety at individual machines or across entire factories.
News from Pilz Automation Technology, May 31, 2004
Guide focuses on programmable safety systems
Of interest to engineers and managers concerned with the safety of machinery and processes, a 200-page guide includes compliance with the principles and procedures of IEC 61508.
News from Pilz Automation Technology, May 28, 2004
Beware of conflicting machinery safety standards
Continually changing and sometimes conflicting safety standards leave a trail of confusion and anxiety for those who have to comply, writes Carsten Gregorius of Pilz.
News from Pilz Automation Technology, May 28, 2004
How to cope with frequent safety standard changes
To help companies meet changing safety standards and specifications a turnkey management approach has established for the design, installation and commissioning of safety systems.
News from Integrated Safety Solutions, May 24, 2004
Thirty-five year old alarms are not obsolete
Omniflex (UK) - (formerly Conlog) - says that there are no obsolescence issues over Conlog brand of Omni16 Alarm Annunciators, I/O systems and Signal Conditioning equipment made over 35 years.
News from Omniflex, May 19, 2004
Do not skimp on safety systems investment
Investing in safety is not only right, it is also good for business, says Derek Jones who adds that not investing in safety is short-sighted and can be costly in the long term.
News from EJA Group, May 14, 2004
Machinery and process safeguarding guide is free
A free engineering guide to machine and process safeguarding has each product category detailed in product features, options, application examples, specifications and schematic/system drawings.
News from Scientific Technologies, May 4, 2004
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