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Three safety relays satisfy all machinery needs
Jokab Safety said that its latest RT Series makes the 'one for all' relay concept a reality, using just three different models to satisfy all machine safety requirements.
News from Jokab Safety UK (18 July 2008)
Pilz offers support for installing safety systems
Pilz Automation Technology will assist with installing and commissioning machinery, ensuring that safety-related control systems are properly implemented and tested.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (11 July 2008)
Power press safety standards reviewed
Technical background article It may be no surprise that there are numerous standards and guidance documents devoted to press safety and knowing one's way around this literature is important.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (19 June 2008)
Latest UK standard for safety distances explained
Technical background article Pilz Automation Technology said that a new UK safety standard relates to reach distances for lower limbs and explains the significance of the standard's requirements.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 3 June 2008)
Interlocks safeguard robotics system operators
User application article Fortress' eGard interlocks protect a robot cell when an operator wants to gain access as he must turn and remove a key, which shuts down the power to the protected area.
News from Fortress Interlocks ( 2 June 2008)
Safety enabling switch is lightweight, ergonomic
Euchner said that its ZSM enabling switch features a modern, modular, lightweight and ergonomic design, which makes it suitable for many different control and safety related functions.
News from Euchner (UK) (12 May 2008)
Safety interlocks protect against plasma spraying
User application article Fortress Interlocks has installed its interlocks to improve the protection of workers against plasma-arc spraying by interlocking the plasma torch with a vacuum vessel door.
News from Fortress Interlocks ( 8 May 2008)
Yokogawa enhances ProSafe-RS
Yokogawa Electric Corporation is releasing an enhanced version of the ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System, ProSafe-RS R2.01.00.
News from Yokogawa Europe - Industrial Automation (22 April 2008)
Safety controller replaces rotary switch
SICK DIN-rail mounted, software-based modular safety controller allows manipulation of safety logic without going through PC software.
News from Sick (UK) (21 April 2008)
Safety PLC avoids third PLC need on ASi network
Jokab Safety's latest safety programmable control unit, which can work on the ASi bus network, communicates directly with all PLCs without the need of adding an extra PLC.
News from Jokab Safety UK (18 April 2008)
Making impartial risk assessments on machinery
Technical background article Automation company advises that a formal machinery risk assessment needs certain requirements to be fulfilled, and the person performing the risk assessment must be competent to do so.
News from Pilz Automation Technology ( 1 April 2008)
Digital SafetyBUS p input module is sealed to IP67
An IP67 digital input module for use with SafetyBUS p, the safe, open industrial fieldbus system, will help to save costs for machine builders and system integrators.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (31 March 2008)
Non-contact safety switches coded electronically
Electronically coded non-contact safety switches ensure that equipment cannot be started unless machine guards are closed, and stops working equipment if any attempt is made to open a guard.
News from Mechan Controls (27 March 2008)
Machine control and safety functions combined
Safety key lock modules combine any machine controls with safety controls on hazardous machinery and equipment, providing a complete access control system.
News from Fortress Interlocks (17 March 2008)
Safety sensors can work in open bus networks
Gateways allow enhanced sensor functions to work within open bus networks in safety applications including laser scanners, light curtains, multiple light beam safety devices and safety controllers.
News from Sick (UK) (14 March 2008)
Slimline safety relays include plug-in modules
A range of slimline safety relays now has two new modules to enable the number of contacts to be expanded considerably, so offering potential savings in cost and space.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (19 February 2008)
Safety PLCs use Ethernet for a single network
A compact yet powerful safety PLC designed for applications requiring multiple simultaneous safety functions meets the most critical SIL3 requirements of the functional safety standard EN61508.
News from Schneider Electric (31 January 2008)
Voltage switching unit betters safety, efficiency
Voltage switching units that prevent the removal of a safety gate access key whilst a machine is in motion and is far more efficient than an alternative fixed timer system.
News from Fortress Interlocks (18 January 2008)
Safety position switches enhance protection
Safety position switches offer a simple, efficient and cost-effective way of achieving enhanced protection for personnel and processes.
News from Moeller Electric ( 7 January 2008)
Detection/measurement scanner guide published
A guide to non-contact detection and measurement scanners details measuring light curtains, part detection scanners, area detection sensors and vehicle detection scanners.
News from Omron Scientific Technologies (27 December 2007)
Guard interlocks minimise defeat possibilities
Research into the reasons why operators try to defeat interlocks has shown that the need to defeat safety systems stems from shortcomings in the design of the machine.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (12 December 2007)
Twin-headed switches for two adjacent machines
The latest developments from the safety specialists include twin-headed switches designed for use with two adjacent machine access or cell enclosure guards.
News from Euchner (UK) (10 December 2007)
Switch monitors several machine guards at once
A non-contact safety switch allows the simultaneous monitoring of several safety guards and up to 20 devices can be included in one switch chain.
News from Euchner (UK) (15 November 2007)
Two-hand machine actuation simplified
A bar-type control system minimizes the possibility of defeat and accidental actuation, and its ergonomic design reduces hand, wrist and arm stresses associated with repeated switch operation.
News from Banner Engineering (13 November 2007)
Automation firm offers 24/7 telephone support
Automation safety systems supplier, Pilz Automation Technology, has introduced a full 24/7 telephone service to offer its customers a high level of immediate technical support.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (31 October 2007)
Pull-wire, emergency-stop switches
Pull-wire, emergency-stop switches and wire-tensioning devices for safety-oriented applications make up the new range from Schmersal.
News from Schmersal UK ( 3 October 2007)
Magnetic door stop has three functions
A very neat magnetic machinery door stop comprises a folded steel plate that provides strength and incorporates the functions of door stop, cushion and catch. Brochure available
News from Machine Building Systems (23 August 2007)
Safety products control packaging safety
A range of safety system control products - from safety relaysto a multi function modular controller - are available for builders of packaging machinery.
News from Pilz Automation Technology (13 August 2007)
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