Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Safety Devices",
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 Important changes to guard interlocking standard from
Pilz Automation Technology, which we summarised at the time by saying "Kevin Ives explains how a new addition to EN1088 makes important recommendations relating to the specification and installation of guard interlocks".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Preventing the needless New Year death toll from
Pilz Safe Automation Australia: "Frank Schrever explains how correct safety procedures during plant shutdowns can prevent needless accidents".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Procter Machinery Guarding
concerning its Machine Guards
- take a look at Safeguarding machinery in schools and colleges
which says: "Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, reviews the updated BS4163:2007 code of practice relating to machine safeguarding".
Take a look also at the news release from Jokab Safety UK, Safety PLC suits ASi bus network,
as well as Seminars boost safety knowledge from Siemens Automation and Drives,
and Modules offer a single point of wiring from Omron Scientific Technologies.
See also:
Safety devices provide compact solution
(August 2007)
Using SafeCIS3 controller with the Safe400 safety light curtain provides a compact and economical safety solution with finger protection
Safety controller suits packaging industry
(August 2007)
The recent development of the B46/S46 Pluto has seen Jokab Safety enter more markets, particularly the packaging industry
Safety controller suits packaging machinery
(July 2007)
The PNOZmulti controller can be used to process the conventional I/O as well as the safety I/O, thereby eliminating the need to purchase a separate PLC
Interface company provides day-long course
(June 2007)
ASi-tech was a day-long event held at Old Trafford focussed on AS-Interface networking technology for actuators and sensors
Guarding machinery in educational workshops.
(June 2007)
Jeremy Procter explains the regulatory requirements placed on educational establishments for guarding hazardous machinery in workshops
Flashback arrestors protect staff and equipment
(May 2007)
Flashbacks can be the result of sustained backfire, incorrect hose purging or simply the wrong gas pressure
Modular system brings machine safety together
(May 2007)
Modular system saves space, simplifies wiring and above all, offers a flexible solution to machine safety
JLMD informs the French Maritime autorities
(April 2007)
JLMD meets the French Maritime authorities (Prefectures Maritimes)
Gas safety equipment protects steelworks
(March 2007)
A combination of a gas filter, non-return valve and flashback arrestor from Witt Gas Techniques can help protect steelworks from production failures during the refining process
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
Strategies for trike replacement
(February 2007)
Everyone is keen to tell you what you can't do any more - this article suggests alternative parts cleaning strategies
Guided wave radar meets demands of steam drums
(February 2007)
Magnetrol's second-generation Eclipse 705, two-wire guided wave radar meets strict new European norms
CD explains safe welding practices
(January 2007)
Murex Welding Products' renowned 'Safe use of oxy-fuel gas equipment' publication is now available on CD
Industrial robot specification
(November 2006)
Stirling Paatz of automation expert Barr and Paatz explains how to specify industrial robot cells
Safety PLC module handles more I/Os
(November 2006)
The Pluto B46-6 module has been developed from the need for a compact safety PLC module with more I/Os
Acquisition creates safety device market leader
(September 2006)
Omron Corp has completed its previously announced acquisition of 100% of the shares of Scientific Technologies for a purchase price of US $94 million
Better ways to connect safety switches in series.
(July 2006)
Pilz has products available that can help to reduce the wiring and I/O requirement while still delivering diagnostic data and maintaining high levels of safety
Manipulation of machinery safety devices
(July 2006)
Frank Schrever of Pilz Safe Automation discusses the implications of a recent BGIA Study: 'Manipulation of protective devices'
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
Maximising the benefits of safety light curtains
(June 2006)
Whether they are used for new projects or for upgrading existing plant, safety light curtains are an excellent way of enhancing productivity without compromising safety
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
Safe use of oxy-fuel gas equipment explained
(May 2006)
Murex Welding Products has published the fourth edition of its renowned handbook 'The safe use of oxy-fuel gas equipment'
Omron buys Scientific Technologies for $94 million
(April 2006)
Omron to buy Scientific Technologies for $94 million in bid to grow its safety business aggressively, from $85 million in fiscal year 2005 to $255 million by 2008
Vital upgrade covers strict requirements
(April 2006)
When engineers at Cooper Tire and Rubber were tasked with upgrading the safety system on an crucial manufacturing machine built in the 1960s, it was important to minimise downtime
Type test certification adds confidence to supply
(April 2006)
LV and HV equipment type test certification is essential to reliable electrical supply says Craig Diack-Evans, Director at ASTA BEAB Certification Services
Automotive safety experts unite
(April 2006)
TNO Automotive Safety Solutions (TASS) has announced a new partnership with Esteco, a world leader in optimisation and integration software
Flashback arrestors safeguard welding
(March 2006)
The comprehensive range of Murex Saffire flashback arrestors is featured in new technical literature available from the company
Distributed I/O from safety system
(March 2006)
Safety network controller devices integrate and evaluate any combination of safety input and actuator devices into Devicenet safety networks, using local or remote safety capable inputs and outputs
Triple launch for LED beacons
(December 2005)
Scientific Technologies has introduced three 24V DC conduit LED beacons
Power systems contractor uses engine monitors
(September 2005)
Schaller, a manufacturer of monitoring and safety systems for large diesel engines and gas turbines, has signed a cooperation agreement with Burmeister and Wain Scandinavian Contractors
All types of lockouts to be exhibited
(September 2005)
Master Lock, claims to have lockout systems covered with its Safety Series to be featured by Mayo Hardware at The Safety Show, Sydney, Australia, from 26 - 28 October 2005
Belts and pulleys handle ups and downs in Airbus
(August 2005)
The new Airbus A380 features an trolley lift system developed using self-tracking Brecoflex ATK 10 K6 timing belts and pulleys from Mulco
Slave puts safety devices on AS-interface
(August 2005)
The Erwin Sick UE4215 is the first IP67 AS-interface slave for connecting standard light curtains, scanners and controllers with solid state safety outputs in safety applications
An introduction to the WAH Regulations
(July 2005)
In 2003/04, falls from height accounted for 67 fatal accidents at work and nearly 4000 major injuries, according to Park City Consulting