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Light screen is cost effective for lower risks

The EZ-Screen Type 2 light screen system is designed for lower risk Type 2 applications (per IEC61496-1/-2, Category 2 per EN954-1).

News from Banner Engineering ( 9 September 2005)

Stainless steel interlocks promise long life

Made entirely from 316 stainless steel, the Kirk 316 Series of trapped key interlocks is ideal for applications that require resistance to high temperature and/or corrosion.

News from Kirk Key Interlock Company ( 8 September 2005)

Profibus gateway incorporates HART multiplexer

Pepperl+Fuchs is introducing the KSD2-GW2-PRO - a new Profibus Gateway for Remote Process Interface (RPI).

News from Pepperl+Fuchs USA ( 8 September 2005)

Interlocking system controls personnel access

A novel electromagnetic interlocking system controls personnel access through the gates and doors set within the perimeter safety fencing or screens surrounding potentially hazardous machinery.  Brochure available  

News from Smartscan ( 7 September 2005)

Muting system keeps forklifts running safely

Smartscan now offers an effective solution for automatic muting of a safety light curtain at forklift truck load and unload areas.  Brochure available  

News from Smartscan ( 6 September 2005)

Battery-backed sirens enhance safety

Phoenix Electronics has added the recently released Hitpoint Neodymium sirens to its already extensive offering of audible products.

News from Phoenix Electronics Distribution ( 6 September 2005)

Bus-ready SAFEasy light curtains are EN954-1 Cat 4

SafetyBUS p Club International is announcing that the new SAFEasy light curtains with direct SafetyBUS p interface are TUV approved for Category 4 applications according to EN 954-1.

News from SafetyBUS p Club International eV ( 6 September 2005)

WEEE website adds tenders and collections service

The WEEE Recycling Directory is launching its free online WEEE Tenders and Collections service, alongside its first successful tender and collection application.

News from WEEE Recycling Directory ( 1 September 2005)

Safety system recognises high-visibility clothing

Digital Inspection Systems of Hampshire has launched an intelligent vision based safety system for hazardous areas.

News from Digital Inspection Systems (26 August 2005)

Safety relays meet automotive EMC requirements

To meet the needs of specialist manufacturers that retrofit electrical equipment to vehicles, Pilz has introduced type-approved (or e-marked) safety relays.

News from Pilz Automation Technology (22 August 2005)

Recorder aids alarm analysis

The need to continuously monitor, record and analyse system performance is more important than ever, driven by the increasing regulations on safety and the high cost of plant shutdowns.

News from RTK Instruments (18 August 2005)

Safety light curtains take self-test onboard

Siemens Automation and Drives has a new range of safety light curtains for protecting personnel and machinery.

News from Siemens Automation and Drives (12 August 2005)

Electromagnetic clutch/brake is smooth operator

The new Smooth-Start UniModule is a novel electromagnetic clutch/brake unit that provides consistent smooth starting and stopping performance throughout its entire torque range.

News from Warner Electric (Altra Industrial Motion) (11 August 2005)

Self-adhesive acoustic dampers are cost-effective

Sound Dead Steel is introducing a range of self-adhesive steel/aluminium anti-vibration acoustic dampers. They are available in 2000 x 1000mm, 2500 x 1250mm, 3000 x 1500mm sizes and cut to size.

News from Sound Dead Steel (11 August 2005)

Safety interlock switch adds escape release

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.

News from EJA (Guardmaster) (10 August 2005)

Screener is key to gaining energy from rice hulls

 User application article   Agrilectric has installed a dust and spark-proof screener from Russell Finex to enable the efficient production of electricity from rice hulls.

News from Russell Finex (10 August 2005)

Clutch/brakes are made to survive washdown

Washdown Electro Pack clutch/brakes are designed specifically for use in sanitary, food and any other washdown applications.

News from Warner Electric (Altra Industrial Motion) ( 5 August 2005)

Enclosures prevent vandals from starting fires

 User application article   Partitioning specialist Troax UK has designed and installed a series of lockable storage enclosures for retailers at the Princess of Wales Centre in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire.

News from Troax UK ( 5 August 2005)

Flame detectors approved for hazardous areas

The new FL3110 UV/IR and FL3111 UV-only series flame detectors are virtually immune to false alarms while sensing unwanted fires to provide protection in hazardous applications and industries.

News from General Monitors ( 4 August 2005)

Compact brake holds heavy loads

The SB brake line's compact design and large, static load-holding capacity makes it a cost effective alternative to standard SAE-B brakes.

News from White Hydraulics ( 1 August 2005)

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