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Camera provides point of operation guarding

Safety camera promises a less costly and more flexible option than a light curtain for machine guarding applications.

News from Sick (UK) (12 December 2007)

Important changes to guard interlocking standard

Technical background article Kevin Ives explains how a new addition to EN1088 makes important recommendations relating to the specification and installation of guard interlocks.

News from Pilz Automation Technology (10 December 2007)

Emergency stop switches have safe-break action

E-stops employ safe-break action to ensure the normally closed contacts are forced open even if the operator knob is broken, or if the contact block is removed, or if the contacts are welded closed. Brochure available

News from Live Electronics (10 December 2007)

Preventing the needless New Year death toll

Technical background article Frank Schrever explains how correct safety procedures during plant shutdowns can prevent needless accidents.

News from Pilz Safe Automation Australia ( 7 December 2007)

Twin-headed switches do double safety duties

The use of a single safety switch for the control of two guards or doors has obvious cost cutting advantages.

News from Euchner (UK) ( 6 December 2007)

Noncontact switches provide cost-effective safety

Noncontact switches help designers rconcile the conflicting issues of protection of personnel and equipment and flexibility and productivity.

News from Rockwell Automation ( 4 December 2007)

Laser alignment speeds curtain installation

An innovative alignment system enables precise and rapid alignment of the Safe4 safety light curtain.

News from Cedes (26 November 2007)

Light curtains offer simple installation

F3SJ safety light curtains are available in finger protection, hand protection or hand/limb body protection configurations.

News from Omron Scientific Technologies (16 November 2007)

Light curtain guard employee fingers

Various LEDs and a digital display indicate the OSSD status, report weak reception signal and help make adjustments or quickly perform error diagnostics on site. Brochure available

News from Leuze Mayser (16 November 2007)

Sound module delivers 90dB signal

Up to five different tone sequences can be played at different volumes, durations and intervals to create a warning.

News from EAO (12 November 2007)

Sensor suits medical imaging applications

Fogale Nanotech's Body Angel provides both an anti-collision safety function and can simultaneously perform 3D contouring of the patient for higher efficiency.

News from Fogale Nanotech ( 9 November 2007)

Safety system monitors several guards

The CES-AR-C noncontact safety switch is particularly suitable for systems in which a large number of safety guards need to be monitored.

News from Euchner (UK) ( 8 November 2007)

Interlock switch improves food industry safety

The Idemag CPR range offers a slimline fitting and provides environmental protection up to 80C. and is suitable for high-pressure hosing.

News from Idem Safety switches ( 5 November 2007)

Rope switches improve workplace safety

Idem Safety Switches have a "no nuts or bolts" rope connection system with a Quick Link clasp at one end of the rope and a tensioner/gripper at the other.

News from Idem Safety switches ( 2 November 2007)

Interlock switch meets food industry needs

The housing is finished and sealed with a stainless steel back plate for extra mechanical and environmental durability.

News from Idem Safety switches ( 2 November 2007)

Safeguarding machinery in schools and colleges

Technical background article Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, reviews the updated BS4163:2007 code of practice relating to machine safeguarding. Brochure available