Reducing risks for operators and machines while simplifying the safety concept. One of the latest innovations developed in Bonfiglioli Electronics R&D Department is about the extension of the range of safety functions available on frequency converters and servo drives, to open new opportunities…
With a hygienic stainless-steel housing exclusively developed to meet stringent pharmaceutical industry requirements, the SICK TWINOX4 safety light curtain is resistant to aggressive cleaning and decontamination regimes. The TWINOX4 is a Type 4 device (IEC 61496-1) with 14mm beam resolution and can…
Safety & is of paramount ’ importance in any workplace; and even more so within an industrial setting. Accidents and injuries in a place of work can be expensive and damaging to a company’s reputation, not to mention the personal cost to the person or people involved. When working…
Pilz Automation Technology has set the dates for its machinery safety training courses and workshops in 2019 and is now accepting bookings. In 2019 Pilz will continue to run its popular ‘CMSE - Certified Machinery Safety Expert’ course and will launch the new course ‘CECE -…
ESAB Welding & Cutting Products has introduced a new PAPR system to provide heavy-duty protection from welding fume and particulates. The ESAB PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) features a P3 filter and pre-filter to remove particulates and the latest control technology, allowing the…
Lee Pickering, Head of Sector – Manufacturing at Arco discusses the unseen risks for your business... Although we enjoy the benefits of working in one of the safest places in the world, with the lowest incident rates of work related deaths in the EU, there’s a gap in the compliance…
For companies involved in waste management, spontaneous fires are a fact of life and the critical issue is therefore to detect an outbreak as efficiently as possible and prevent it spreading. For one such company in Sweden, FLIR thermal imaging cameras have played an essential role in this effort…
The LU6 pneumatic locking unit is an integral part of the Aventics safety philosophy. When it comes to machine safety, Aventics focuses on three pillars: high-quality components, the use of sensors and networked systems, and support from developers. A typical example for this safety philosophy is…
Arco, one of the UK’s leading safety companies and supplier of safety equipment and workwear, has designed a new range of gloves which are functional, protective and comfortable. The new range prioritises wearer comfort and satisfaction through ergonomic design and elasticated fabric…
To help manufacturers identify best-in-class safety system integrators – with current safety standards expertise, a proven track record in building safety systems, and knowledge of productivity-enhancing safety technologies – Rockwell Automation has created the Machinery Safety System…
