Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Operator Safety",
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 Filling system handles enormous size range from
CDR Pumps (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "CDR Pumps provided a pump from its ETN-L series of ETFE-lined magnetic drive centrifugal pump units, driven by an inverter-rated ATEX motor".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Guide offers machine safety advice from
Procter Machinery Guarding: "The fourth edition of On Your Guard has been updated and completely redesigned".
In August 2007, we covered the news from Mountz
concerning its EZ-Glider torque arms
- take a look at Torque arms avoid strains
which says: "EZ-Glider torque arms are designed to improve production and quality control during the assembly process".
Take a look also at the news release from Emka UK, Locking handles suit a range of enclosures,
as well as Drives improve safety for paper companies from Bosch Rexroth - Electric Drives and Controls,
and Ceramic coating helps reach emission standards from Zircotec.
See also:
Magnetic circuit breakers improve reliability
(May 2007)
Everlink is designed to maintain a constant tightening force on the cables and provides a strong, safe and long lasting connection
Vapour degreasing alternative tested
(March 2007)
EnviroTech International has extended a series of in vitro human bioassay tests to include other recently introduced halogenated vapour degreasing solvents based on fluorine chemistry
Testing accessories provide new options
(March 2007)
Specimen grips are particularly important because the performance of any testing system is dependant on the ability to correctly grip the test specimen
Adhesives offer precision bonding
(February 2007)
The Dymax OP-29 series of adhesives' solvent-free, rapid cure characteristics increase productivity, lower assembly costs and enhance operator safety
Slimline flashback arrestor stops reverse gas flow
(February 2007)
Super 85 flashback arrestors are suitable for use on gas supply pipelines or gas reducing regulators with acetylene, butane, propane, natural gas, methane, hydrogen and oxygen
Variable-area flowmeters offer precision
(February 2007)
Platon glass tube variable area flowmeters for liquid and gas measurement are presented in a versatile panel or surface-mounting frame, behind a polycarbonate cover
Sampling valve returns to safe position
(November 2006)
The Strahman Quik sampling valve combines manual quarter-turn operation with spring return for precise sampling and operator safety
Seaward extends high voltage test range
(October 2006)
Seaward Electronic has extended its range of high voltage test equipment for use in the power distribution and support industries
Magnetic filter removes submicron particles
(October 2006)
High intensity rare earth magnetic filtration unit removes submicron metallic particles from a wide range of fluid applications
Fluid management comes in-house
(October 2006)
Accessories enable companies to establish their own fluid management programmes
Packages mix biofuels safely and traceably
(September 2006)
Bran + Luebbe, an SPX Process Equipment company, is now offering biofuel producers customised production packages for high efficiency and safe product blending
Tools promise cleaner cutting action
(August 2006)
High speed precision tools redefine performance standards for today's high speed hand tools, motors and spindles for CNC, robotic and other mounted applications
Updated free guide to machinery guarding standards
(August 2006)
Procter Machinery Guarding, one of the UK's leading suppliers of modular and bespoke machine guards, is publishing a third edition of its ever-popular free guide to machinery guarding standards
Guarding standards guide comes up to date
(August 2006)
Procter Machinery Guarding is publishing a third edition of its ever-popular free guide to machinery guarding standards
Monitoring module maximises operator safety
(July 2006)
Safety monitoring module protects machine operators when they are performing repairs or maintenance in hazardous zones with shutdown machine control
Filters clean themselves with consistency
(June 2006)
Self-cleaning filter technology provides a more consistent, economical and safe way of removing solids than any manually cleaned basket type, bag type or cartridge filters
Flashback arrestor has extra cutoff valve
(June 2006)
The Super 85 is the latest addition to the Super range of flashback arrestors for use on gas supply pipelines or gas reducing regulators
Tool changers bring multiple connections in one
(May 2006)
The MPS gripper changing mechanism significantly improves productivity on automated plastic injection moulding cells
Tester to check quality of lead-free solder joints
(April 2006)
Machine performs durability tests to allow a statement to be made concerning the long-term performance of a solder connection by subjecting the connectors to fatigue
Chemical weighers meet environmental requirements
(April 2006)
Integrated modular small chemical weighing systems meet the environmental and output requirements for dust-free weighing of micro batches of powders, prills, pastilles, pellets and granules
Cylinders and torque motors form pipe handler
(March 2006)
Hydraulic cylinders and torque motors form part of pipe handling system being widely used in the oil and gas sectors for clamping and torquing drill pipe connectors and safety equipment
Hydraulic valves incorporate safety switches
(March 2006)
Fluidsentry Monitored Hydraulic 'HB Series' Safety Valve Systems have recently been recognised as the 'best risk solution' in Australia's 2005 Victorian WorkSafe awards
Flow and temperature measured by one switch
(March 2006)
Flow and level switches monitor, control and alarm flow rates or levels of critical fluids such as water, air, gases, coolants and lubricants in metals and material processing and equipment
Valves connect pneumatics to safety circuits
(February 2006)
Fluidsentry is launching the first of its new generation of monitored pneumatic safety valves, the PBS series
Test gear keeps check on air dryers
(January 2006)
Electrical test technology helps manufacturer meet international compliance standards across its compressed air dryers and gas generator equipment
Speed reducer simplifies conveyor drive train
(January 2006)
An innovative conveyor flange adapter is specifically designed for increased control and lower maintenance costs on material handling conveyors
IR camera focuses on high temperature applications
(December 2005)
The new ThermaCAM P50F infra-red camera has not only been designed specifically for high temperature industrial furnace applications it also significantly outperforms its competitors
CNC machine safety and productivity is improved
(November 2005)
GE Fanuc has added new features to its high-end Series 30i-Model A and Series 31i-Model A CNCs to increase productivity, and to further enhance machine and operator safety
Adhesive film fills aerospace sandwich panels
(September 2005)
Global innovations company 3M has launched the first adhesive film for aerospace sandwich panels that fulfils stand-alone FST regulations
Safety switches suit ATEX applications
(July 2005)
Euchner switches have always been suitable for use in rigorous production environments, but with ATEX compliance the switches are now made even more flexible
Servopneumatics provide cost-effective automation
(May 2005)
The specialist automation company Lambert Engineering has developed a unique plastic component assembly machine, using Festo servopneumatic drives to provide ultraprecise control of welding force
Fork Lift Safety Conference programme revealed
(May 2005)
A full programme is now in place for the National Fork Lift Safety Conference, being organised by the Fork Lift Truck Association to take place on 29 June 2005 at Warwick University
Viewport encourages preventive maintenance
(April 2005)
The patented Viewport is the first UL-approved device to allow closed-door infra-red inspections of electrical panels
Rod-locking devices hold cylinders in place
(March 2005)
The twin benefits of improved operator safety and greater safeguarding of machinery are provided by Asco Joucomatic's new range of dynamic and static rod-locking devices