‘Safety Switches’
A Engineeringtalk guide
Start with the news release
Micro-Epsilon launches Process Imager from
Micro-Epsilon UK, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Micro-Epsilon PI (Process Imager) is an inline radiometric thermal imaging device that provides temperature images and profiles of a target area. ".
Several months prior to that,
we featured the news release Schaeffler has linear guidance for patients from
Schaeffler (UK): "Varian Medical Systems (VMS) UK, a manufacturer of radiotherapy machines, is using precision linear guidance systems supplied by Schaeffler. ".
In November 2008, we covered the news from Emerson Process Management
- take a look at Auto-lockdown for smart switches
which says: "Emerson has added auto-lockdown security capabilities into its DeltaV smart switches to allow a DeltaV user to automatically lock and unlock the port access of all the switches in the network. ".
Take a look also at the news release from Brownell, Brownell has High Flow Performance Relief Valves,
as well as Warner Electric brakes to the stage from Warner Electric (Altra Industrial Motion),
and IP69K specification for Eden E safety switches from Jokab Safety UK.
Latest stories...
Avoid robotics downtime through maintenance (November 2008)
ATM Automation explains why preventative maintenance is the single most important thing you can do to avoid problems with your robot system or automation.
Universal controller for vehicle hydraulics (November 2008)
The STW ESX is a freely programmable universal controller that is ideal for vehicle hydraulic systems.
Amplified load cells offer added versatility (November 2008)
A variety of functions have been enabled by including an integrated converter in Megatron Elektronik AG's latest series of miniature load cells.
ESAB launches welding power sources (November 2008)
The Origo Mag C171, C201 and C251 units from ESAB are all-in-one power sources for Mig/Mag welding needs on farms, repair shops and other light production and repair applications.
Igus to release the E4.350 plastic energy chain (November 2008)
Igus has developed what it claims is the largest plastic energy chain in the world for applications on offshore oil drilling platforms.
Tentec offers top tips on bolt tensioning (November 2008)
Tentec, a designer and manufacturer of bolt tightening equipment, is offering a free four-page guide to using hydraulic bolt tension tools.
Rittal supplies busbar system (November 2008)
Wellman Automation required a busbar system that was readily available, fully flexible and offered a wide range of current ratings and accessories.
Catalogue includes machine safety handbook (November 2008)
Jokab Safety is offering a machine safety handbook as part of its product catalogue, to help select the right safety products.
Further reading
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IP69K specification for Eden E safety switches
Jokab Safety has been awarded an IP69K specification for Eden E safety switches.
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Safety switches preserve productivity
The SensaGuard will shut down a machine if a failure occurs before there is a demand on the safety device, which improves machine operator safety.
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