Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Safety Switch",
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 Twin-headed switches do double safety duties from
Euchner (UK), which we summarised at the time by saying "The use of a single safety switch for the control of two guards or doors has obvious cost cutting advantages".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release Safety system monitors several guards from
Euchner (UK): "The CES-AR-C noncontact safety switch is particularly suitable for systems in which a large number of safety guards need to be monitored".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Pilz Automation Technology
concerning its PSEN ma1.3.
- take a look at Safety switches offer easy installation
which says: "The PSEN ma1.3 safety switch offers resistance to shock and vibration, an 8mm switching distance, an auxiliary contact as standard and an integrated status LED".
Take a look also at the news release from OEM Automatic, Safety switch suits tight applications,
as well as Noncontact switches offer durability from Pilz Automation Technology,
and New compact safety switch from Idem Safety from Idem Safety switches.
See also:
Electromagnetic devices improve hoist safety
(April 2007)
Emessem Solenoid has designed and manufactured a fully mechanical interlocking door lock system for Hewden's goods-only hoists
Door guards protect against dangerous machines
(March 2007)
Supermagnet door guards control the opening of movable machine guards in harsh, industrial environments with powerful electromagnets, and may prevent unintentional opening of the guard
More than just another safety bus
(February 2007)
Users can now depend on AS-Interface Safety at Work for all their safety requirements on site, from the simplest networking system available for low level field devices
Machinery safety enhances plant availability
(February 2007)
There is an aspect to machinery safety that should not be forgotten: plant availability
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
IR safety switch ignores ambient light
(November 2006)
The OPB732 Series infra-red safety switch has a reflective distance exceeding 75mm, depending on circuitry and reflective material
Magnetic switch resists tampering
(November 2006)
The Massimotto is a tamperproof, contactless, coded, magnetic switch with an integrated M12 connector
Enclosure helps meet NFPA regulations
(October 2006)
Hoffman has released the innovative Sequestr external disconnect enclosure to help manufacturers comply with National Fire Protection Agency regulations
Safety bolt completes machinery guard security
(September 2006)
The rugged PSENbolt safety bolt is designed for use in conjunction with a Pilz mechanical or coded noncontact safety switch to create a complete machinery guard security assembly
Safety interlock is resistant to tampering
(July 2006)
The MFS stand-alone safety interlock switch requires magnetic and ferroresonant signals to close the safety contacts, making it highly resistant to tampering
Pilz monitors 119 wine paths at Wolf Blass
(June 2006)
A silicone pig sweeps through the lines at Wolf Blass, entering a 'key station' where winery staff must choose one of 119 paths with all the precision of an air traffic controller
Position switches meet safety and Ex standards
(June 2006)
Any mechanical engineer using position switches is familiar with DIN EN 50 047
Safety switch is easy to integrate
(June 2006)
A novel noncontact safety switch uses the latest pulse-echo technology to determine door position and lock status
Safety switches have higher shock resistance
(May 2006)
New from Sensorbility is the Massimotto safety switch range from BTI Comitronic
Safety switch designed for hygienic environments
(April 2006)
The BZ 16 safety sensor has no openings and no 'dead zones' which could act as dirt traps and is thus extremely well suited to applications with strict hygiene requirements
Pump suits delicate fluid transfers
(February 2006)
Pump provides low-cost, yet effective liquids transfer of delicate media in OEM, pharmaceutical, biotechnology and other similar critical applications
Safety switch dons stainless steel case
(October 2005)
Allen-Bradley Guardmaster has launched a stainless steel version of its Lifeline 4 cable pull switch for industries where hygiene and/or corrosion resistance are essential requirements
Door hinge integrates safety switch
(October 2005)
The Euchner company has unveiled its compact ESH safety hinge with integrated safety function, designed specifically for applications requiring robustness and small dimensions
Safety limit switch joins integrated AS-i range
(September 2005)
The TR235-AS safety limit switch is the latest addition to Schmersal's range of safety components that connect directly to the AS-i Safety at Work system
Bespoke safety switches delivered in record time
(September 2005)
Mechan Controls has recently designed and produced 100 specially developed noncontact safety switches for the Cheshire based heat-sealing machinery specialist ProSeal UK
Safety switch is more forceful
(September 2005)
As part of a continual development programme, Euchner has introduced an upgrade for the STM safety switch for guard locking to accommodate higher operating forces of up to 2000N
Safety interlock switch adds escape release
(August 2005)
Improved safety provision for machine operators is provided by Allen-Bradley Guardmaster's introduction of a new escape release facility for its TLS-GD2 safety interlock switch
Safety controller links with Mitsubishi PLC
(August 2005)
Controls and Drives has used a CC-Link module to connect a PNOZmulti safety controller with a Mitsubishi Q-series high-end modular PLC
Switches have door-safety applications covered
(July 2005)
A new range of universal switches combines practical and cost-effective solutions with innovative features for the safeguarding and interlocking of machinery doors
Safety switch suits small access areas
(June 2005)
The new Optopus DEC is an electronic miniature coded and noncontact safety switch designed to protect the doors and crankcases of dangerous machines
Safety and the fieldbus - the specialist's view
(March 2005)
Terry Hayward argues that the extension of fieldbuses to integrate people and machine safety should remain the focus of specialist safety experts and not automation experts
Safety standard puts premium on good design
(December 2004)
IEC62061 can only improve safety provision in the small electrical control sector, especially as it places a premium on good design
Interlock system now offers AC switching
(November 2004)
The popular Magnasafe MS6 machine-guard safety interlock system is now available with AC switching
Switch takes electronic approach to safety
(October 2004)
The AMX5 CK is an all-electronic stand-alone safety switch which combines internal control with a locking device
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 monitor won't miss the bus
(September 2004)
The SFM-B02 safety monitor allows systems designers to link AS-Interface Safety at Work systems with existing higher-level buses such as Profibus, DeviceNet or Ethernet
Noncontact safety switches on show in Telford
(August 2004)
Mechan Controls will be demonstrating an extensive collection of new products at this year's Drives and Controls Exhibition
Safety switch features stainless protection
(August 2004)
Manufacturers who are frustrated by frequent stoppages due to damaged safety switches could find a reliable solution in the form of the new stainless-steel MS-6 from Mechan Controls
Safety switch uses strong-arm tactics
(July 2004)
The new STP safety switch from Euchner is specifically designed for use in machine tools or other applications where extremely high locking forces are expected