Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "EN60947-5-1",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Solenoid-locking switch aids safety downsizing from
Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ), which we summarised at the time by saying "All the key designer benefits of small size, high holding force and robust metal construction are provided by Guardmaster's new 440G-MT, solenoid-locking
switch".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release 'Designer' safety switch aids machine downsizing from
Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ): "All the key designer benefits of small size, high holding force and robust metal construction are provided by Guardmaster's new 440G-MT solenoid locking switch".
In November 2003, we covered the news from EAO
concerning its Series 84 emergency stop
- take a look at Emergency stop for space-constrained equipment
which says: "A compact illuminated emergency stop for space-restrictive equipment is the latest addition to the EAO Series 84 range".
Take a look also at the news release from Comitronic, Safety switch leads with category 3 approval,
as well as Delay unit safeguards slow-stopping machines from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ),
and Rope-operated emergency stop ideal for conveyors from Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster ).
See also:
Compact interlock switch to DIN 50047 footprint
(July 2001)
Guardmaster's new Cadet 3 safety interlock switch is a compact solution for ensuring the safety of operators on machines with small and lightweight hinged, sliding or even lift-off guards
Small safety interlock switch for machine builders
(March 2001)
The global demand by machine builders for miniaturisation of safety equipment is being met, and exceeded, by Guardmaster's new Elf, the smallest safety interlock switch of its type currently available
Rope operated stop switch ideal for conveyors
(October 2000)
The combination of Guardmaster's Lifeline 4 rope operated emergency stop switch and universal rope tensioner system solves the problem of setting-up and maintaining protection along exposed conveyors
Quick-release range of 22mm pushbutton switches
(May 2000)
Omron launches new 22mm pushbuttons New from Omron is the easy-connection / quick-release A22 range of 22mm pushbutton switches