Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Perimeter Guarding",
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 Machine guards expand range from
Folding Guard, which we summarised at the time by saying "Folding Guard machine perimeter guarding systems are designed to meet stringent regulatory requirements".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Save money upgrading machine tools from
Procter Machinery Guarding: "Jeremy Procter, Procter Machine Guarding MD, explains how outsourcing the design and manufacture of guarding can pay dividends for companies upgrading or refurbishing machine tools".
In June 2007, we covered the news from Procter Machinery Guarding
concerning its Angel guarding system
- take a look at Guarding machinery in educational workshops.
which says: "Jeremy Procter explains the regulatory requirements placed on educational establishments for guarding hazardous machinery in workshops".
Take a look also at the news release from Omron Scientific Technologies, Light curtains come with a range of options,
as well as Faster installation at lower cost. from Procter Machinery Guarding,
and Guarding system offers easy installation from Procter Machinery Guarding.
See also:
Aluminium profile resource launched online
(March 2007)
In addition to the product catalogues available for download from Applied Automation's site, help is at hand to aid the design process with access to the CAD library
Safety light curtains incorporate Profisafe
(May 2006)
June 2006 sees the UK launch of what is believed to be the first range of safety light curtains and scanners that incorporate Profisafe capability as an integral part of its design
Safety protocol takes in EtherNet/IP
(May 2006)
ODVA has published the CIP Safety protocol for EtherNet/IP in the latest edition of the CIP Safety Specification, Edition 1.1
Machine enclosure guards made to order
(May 2006)
Procter Machinery Guarding is offering machine tool manufacturers an opportunity to cut the costs associated with designing and manufacturing guarding for one-off and series machines
Cutting the cost of machine tool enclosure guards
(May 2006)
Procter Machinery Guarding is offering machine tool manufacturers an opportunity to cut the costs associated with designing and manufacturing guarding for one-off and series machines
Show debut for perimeter guarding system
(March 2006)
The first time Procter Machinery Guarding will exhibit the Satech low-cost modular perimeter guarding system will be at Mach 2006 at Birmingham's NEC from 15th to 19th May
Free machinery safety CD-Roms at MACH 2006
(February 2006)
Procter Machinery Guarding will be on stand number 5186 in Hall 5 at MACH 2006, which will be the first time the company has exhibited the Satech low-cost modular perimeter guarding system
Machine building system offers guarding options
(November 2005)
The Item MB system has a number of excellent alternative solutions that can provided for perimeter guarding requirements
Light curtains promise confident protection
(September 2005)
The Bernstein range of safety light curtains has a number of features, providing for confident protection
Guarding system creates a safety zone
(September 2005)
Boldman has developed a cost-effective, reconfigurable, modular guarding and enclosure system for machine tools, robotic cells and personnel protection
Ready-to-use guards simplify site planning
(June 2005)
EcoSafe protective barrier systems help manufacturers quickly and economically construct safe and aesthetically pleasing working environments
Low cost for modular perimeter guarding system
(May 2005)
Having signed an exclusive distribution agreement, Procter Machinery Guarding is now able to supply the Satech low-cost modular perimeter guarding system to customers in the UK and Ireland
Satech perimeter guarding available from Procter
(May 2005)
Having signed an exclusive distribution agreement, Procter Machinery Guarding is now able to supply the Satech low-cost modular perimeter guarding system to customers in the UK and Ireland
Awards double for Schmersal
(May 2005)
Two Schmersal safety products have received design awards from the 2005 Industry Forum Design Hanover
Interlock designed to increase machine uptime
(April 2005)
A novel noncontact solenoid interlock uses pulse echo sensor technology to compensate for misalignment over the life of the equipment it guards
Low cost guarding systems join the range
(March 2005)
MK Profile Systems has added two new low cost guarding systems to its ever expanding range of modular machine guard solutions
Safeguarding the hazards presented by conveyors
(January 2005)
Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, and Managing Director of Procter Machinery Guarding, discusses how best to guard conveyors
Curtain resolves to keep fingers safe
(November 2004)
Scientific Technologies has added a 14mm-resolution version to its MegaSafe MG4600 family of safety light curtains
Machine guards combine innovation with regulation
(July 2004)
Terry Hayward, MD of machine safety specialist Schmersal, discusses machine perimeter guarding and says combining innovation with regulation can provide a much more effective and productive solution
Clever ducting protects cables and personnel
(May 2004)
Machine designers often have a mental picture of their machine that extends as far as the control cabinets and the gland plates, but cable ducting should not be viewed as 'somebody else's problem'
Sliding gates added to modular guarding range
(May 2004)
Sliding gates are the latest addition to the Angel modular machine guarding system, with an extensive range of options
Guide speeds perimeter guard specification
(April 2004)
New design guide for the Angel modular machine guarding system aims to assist those responsible for specifying and ordering perimeter guarding
Importance of compliance with BS EN294
(April 2004)
Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, looks at the far-reaching implications of BS EN294:1992
Guide simplifies perimeter guard specification
(April 2004)
A new free design guide for the Angel modular machine guarding system will assist those responsible for specifying and ordering perimeter guarding
How to comply with the reach-distance standard
(April 2004)
Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, looks at the far-reaching implications of BS EN294:1992
Curtain provides cost-effective protection
(March 2004)
The MiniProtect MP2100 protective light curtain provides reliable, cost effective Type 2 guarding on equipment where low risk factors have been assessed
Safety light curtain claims new standards
(February 2004)
The EZ-Screen safety light screen system is a new noncontact, point-of-operation machine guarding system
Sliding gates secure machinery access
(September 2003)
Sliding gates are the latest addition to the Angel modular machine guarding system, with an extensive range of options
Curtain is cost effective for low risks
(June 2003)
The MiniProtect MP2100 protective light curtain provides reliable, cost effective Type 2 (IEC 61496-1, -2) guarding on equipment where low risk factors have been assessed
Light curtain for point of operation safeguarding
(June 2003)
Scientific Technologies has produced a 14mm-resolution version of its popular MiniSafe MS4600 Series safety light curtain, for an even broader range of detection capabilities
Switch offers safe and speedy machine access
(March 2003)
Castell has designed a single-key access safety switch suitable for use on hinged and sliding doors
Mistura manages access to Albon's automation
(October 2002)
Trapped key interlocks from Mistura Systems are ensuring worker safety on automated production lines at Albon Engineering
Safety mats available in over 100 standard sizes
(February 2002)
A new range of pressure-sensitive safety mats comes in more than 100 standard sizes with four different configurations, reducing the need for 'specials', saving time and money
Safety Light Curtains meet auto industry demands
(July 2001)
The MegaSafe MG4600 Series Safety Light Curtains are designed to meet the stringent safeguarding requirements for automotive applications, including those of Ford and DaimlerChrysler