Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Safety Guard",
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 Fatality due to lack of safety guard rail from
Communication Workers Union, which we summarised at the time by saying "Royal Mail and Romec have been fined for breaching the Health and Safety at Work Act after a Romec engineer, and CWU member, fell to his death from the West London Mail
Centre".
A few weeks before,
we featured the news release Non-Contact Guard Door Monitoring Sensor from
Schmersal UK: "Man-machine safety specialist Schmersal has introduced the BNS 260, a compact, coded non-contact guard-door monitoring sensor".
In June 2006, we covered the news from Steute
concerning its EEx 95 AZ compact position switches
- take a look at Position switches meet safety and Ex standards
which says: "Any mechanical engineer using position switches is familiar with DIN EN 50 047".
Take a look also at the news release from Applied Automation (UK) MayTec Division, Profile system provides speedy guarding solution,
as well as Safety switch is easy to integrate from Schmersal UK,
and Pulse echo improves sensor communications from Schmersal UK.
See also:
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
Dust environments require special assessment
(March 2005)
Steven Hill of Schmersal discusses the application of the ATEX regulation for dust environments and warns that compliance needs to be checked carefully
AS-Interface bus switches meet all standards
(October 2004)
Euchner (UK) is now offering enabling switches for the safe AS-Interface bus, which can be combined in such a way as to meet the requirements of all governing standards
Coded system guards up to 20 doors
(September 2004)
Compatibility problems are claimed to be a thing of the past with the latest BNS-AES coded door guarding system from Schmersal
Safety controller saves time and money
(September 2004)
The new Preventa XPS-MC safety controller offers a simple, cost-effective way of meeting control system safety requirements up to and including Category 4, in accordance with EN954-1
Versatile uses for safety door handle system
(June 2004)
To safeguard operators from walk-in hazardous areas, Schmersal has introduced what it claims is the most versatile safety door handle system available
Sensor enables nonstop safety
(February 2004)
The innovative noncontact CSS 180 safety sensor and matching coded CST 180 actuator are designed to monitor the closed position of hinged, sliding or removable guards
Noncontact safety switches handle heavy vibration
(October 2003)
The CMS series of noncontact safety switches extends the field of application for safety guard monitoring
Intelligent interlock shows its flexibility
(July 2003)
The AZM 161-12/12 is a six-contact solenoid interlock that provides four methods of cable entry and four actuator entry positions to enable it to be fitted in any position
Coolant control unit aids machining efficiency
(May 2003)
SpiderCool is an easy to use, automated coolant control system that can optimise cutting performance and reduce tooling costs on vertical and horizontal machining centres
Noncontacting technology for safety switches
(October 2002)
A new generation of noncontacting safety switches is said to be the first application of noncontacting functionality in safety switch design
Manual gives the lowdown on solenoid door locking
(June 2002)
Machine safety specialist Schmersal UK is offering engineers a comprehensive manual covering all aspects of solenoid door locking
Complete control offerings for packaging industry
(February 2001)
The latest range of control, automation and power distribution products from Schneider Electric now provide convenient, up-to-date and cost-effective solutions for the packaging industry
Safety interlock switch for profile safety guards
(November 2000)
Schmersal UK has introduced the AZM190, a new multi-position, slimline safety interlock switch specifically for use with profile safety guard construction
A safety guard door handle which is easier to use
(August 2000)
Schmersal (UK) have introduced a safety guard door handle with an integral unlock button, designed to simplify machine guarding operations without affecting operator safety
Grab rail with variable length steel tube
(May 2000)
Extending its successful product range into the areas of machinery equipment and general industrial usage Emka announces the 1095 Tube handle/grab rail
Moeller introduces category 3/4 safety relays
(February 2000)
Moeller Electric has extended its range of high reliability devices for safety engineering applications with the introduction of the ESR range of electronic safety relays