Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Safety Critical",
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 Torque control meets automotive safety standards from
Crane Electronics, which we summarised at the time by saying "Bentley Motors purchased five Crane mobile torque test stations, with one being located in the engine build area and four in the final assembly areas".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Actuators help improve driver safety from
SMAC Europe: "The SMAC Moving Coil Actuator incorporates the Softland function to control speed and positional feedback and find surfaces or positions in space without damaging the component or SMAC actuator".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Renold Chain
concerning its Smartlink
- take a look at Data logging protects 13 tonne chain
which says: "Smartlink consists of a strain gauge linked to a microprocessor which collects data about the stresses and forces the chain is exposed to during the lowering and raising of the barrier".
Take a look also at the news release from Adaptaflex, Conduit fittings meet rail industry demands,
as well as Safety first for temperature transmitters from ABB Automation Tech (Instrumentation + Automation),
and Automation fieldbuses change the world quietly from CC-Link Partner Association.
See also:
Instrument verifys tyre type
(November 2007)
Location of the centre of the wheel and bolt/stud holes is achieved by the greyscale camera system, allowing fast and accurate location for pick and place or wheel fitting robots
Tilt measurement sensor
(July 2007)
Penny + Giles' STT280 is durable enough for use in the construction industry, off-road vehicle and access platform applications
CMM suits remote production centre
(July 2007)
Trelleborg Seals has recently established a satellite production unit in North Africa for the long-term, exclusive supply of seals to a major aerospace user
Polyester film offers durable printing
(June 2007)
Durafol is designed to be of particular use in applications requiring extreme chemical and mechanical resistance
Disc springs meet DIN 2093 requirements
(June 2007)
Disc springs manufactured to international standard DIN 2093 are precision products produced to exacting standards
Conduits suit underground systems
(May 2007)
Adaptaflex' Type PK conduit system is the only BS6853 class 1A nonmetallic flexible conduit available, making it suitable for use on underground systems both in stations and on carriages
Durability conference held in Cambridge
(April 2007)
A record number of delegates attended Fatigue 2007, an increase of approximately 50% on the last Fatigue conference, also held at Queens' in 2003
Ultrasonic testing improves bearing quality
(April 2007)
A new ultrasonic testing laboratory enables Corus to more accurately assess the cleanness of steels produced
Associations unite for wide-ranging training
(April 2007)
Training courses cover risk assessment, EMC, the WEEE and RoHS directives as well as the function safety of control systems and the new Machinery Directive
New employee manages rail personnel
(March 2007)
NES has appointed Alan Tarrant to the rail division to help meet the demand for experienced personnel
Nut mounts M6 steel threads
(March 2007)
Profil UK's URN nut will be exhibited for the first time in the UK on Stand G8 at the Midlands Manufacturing Show which takes place at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on 18-19 April 2007
Welder generator runs tools and equipment
(March 2007)
The MOSA TS300-RW is rated 300A at 60% duty cycle with a safety critical 110V CTE 4kVA ac auxiliary output for running power tools and other ancillary equipment
Network Rail audit produces faultless score
(February 2007)
NESTrack has retained its Network Rail Link Up approval and high efficiency logo following an intensive audit
Flexible conduits for rail applications
(February 2007)
Adaptaflex is exhibiting more than 20 flexible conduit systems suitable for rail applications at Railtex 2007
Upgrade package released for high-speed testers
(January 2007)
Zwick's new upgrade package assumes all time and safety critical functions and enables the individual configuration of each test situation
Profibus PA instrument used for safety shutdowns
(January 2007)
The latest digital pressure transmitter in the Sitrans range is the first to incorporate a Profisafe PA driver and SIL compliance, according to IEC61508/61511, in one instrument
Lasers provide new opportunities in micro joining
(December 2006)
The constant demand for increased performance and functionality is driving a trend towards ever smaller assemblies and components
Transducer provides tool-independant torque check
(November 2006)
When Alcon needed a traceable way to keep its torque tools calibrated, Crane Electronics suggested a customised solution
Water conditioner softens up die-caster
(August 2006)
An aluminium high-pressure die-casting specialist has solved a long-running problem with limescale
Report addresses safety-critical sealing
(August 2006)
Guidelines address the safety critical aspects of the design and operation of elastomeric seals in the aggressive high-pressure environments in the oil and gas industry
Support is key in gear supply
(July 2006)
Reliance reckons it is not just another catalogue supplier of gears and associated components
Cable glands are approved for marine applications
(June 2006)
Hawke International has achieved type approval from the American Bureau of Shipping for its complete range of hazardous area cable glands for use in marine applications
Digital wrench promises safer torque control
(June 2006)
A new digital torque and angle wrench offers higher accuracy for tightening safety critical joints
Fifth wheel unit adopts pneumatic control
(June 2006)
Pneumatic actuators and control systems are key components in an innovative two-position fifth-wheel coupling system for articulated lorries
Relays monitor safety via fieldbus
(June 2006)
DuplineSafe bus transmitters and relays allow customers to leverage investment in the Dupline fieldbus system to monitor safety-critical emergency-stop switches
Fire brigade trials barcoded tags
(May 2006)
As part of its new computer-based asset management system, Cleveland Fire Brigade is trialling a new range of Thermal Identification barcoded tags from specialist identification company ritchey-id
Force measurement system maintains QA standards
(April 2006)
When ZF Steering Systems Nacam UK won the contract to supply adjustable steering columns for the new Renault Modus it had to solve a new quality assurance problem
Gas detector adds CO2 option
(March 2006)
The V!SA is a low-cost, lightweight, accurate and robust gas detector providing peace of mind in safety critical applications, now with the additional advantage of infra-red CO2 detection
Valve protects against hose failure
(February 2006)
Line rupture valve protects against the effects of a tube or hose failure causing a sudden decrease in operating pressure
Valve contract for Chinese LNG carriers
(February 2006)
Specialist valve manufacturer wins contract to equip two LNG carriers in China with cryogenic top entry ball valves
Profil fasteners go on a Mini adventure
(January 2006)
Euro0.5 million contract to supply fasteners and automated installation equipment for use on the next generation BMW Mini
FAG signature to fight counterfeiting
(December 2005)
FAG marks bearings with signature in a bid to distinguish products from dangerous but almost identical counterfeits
Progress being made to improve British rail safety
(November 2005)
The Health and Safety Commission (HSC) has published its tenth progress report on recommendations made following inquiries into rail incidents and train protection systems
Beware the dangers of bogus bearings
(October 2005)
Fake bearings can have dangerous consequences for end users and their consumers around the world - what looks like a real bargain at first sight can turn out to be a real danger later on