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News Release from: Jokab Safety UK | Subject: Safety system for packaging
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 April 2005
Safety system keeps hands clear of
operation
A safety system for the packaging industry has a portable two-hand device ensures that the operator has both hands out of the 'danger zone' when operating or monitoring a machine.
The enabling system consists of a 'portable' two-hand device, which ensures the operator has both hands out of the 'danger zone' when operating or monitoring a machine The system originally developed for use in the pharmaceutical Industry has numerous applications
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 17 Aug 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The two-hand enabling device consists of two Safe Ball switches mounted on a specially designed profile containing an Eva sensor target which requires no external power supply.
The enabling device is connected to the machine either via a suitable safety relay or safety PLC.
To ensure the device is located in a safe location within the machine area, the device is inserted into a conveniently located docking station which recognises the presence of the Eva sensor target by an integral mounted Adam sensor.
With the enabling device inserted in the docking station the two safe balls are operated causing the machine to operate.
If the device is removed from the docking station or the safe balls released these actions are detected and a signal given to stop the machine.
This system ensures that hands are kept free from dangerous machine zones when the machine is operated during maintenance or during set-up periods.
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