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Rockwell Automation (Allen-Bradley Guardmaster )
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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.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 July 2008
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 Engineeringtalk, 10 August 2005
New safety standard has risk reduction benefits
The familiar EN954-1 "Safety of machinery: safety related parts of control systems", is the latest standard to come under the spotlight.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 March 2005
Ease of use is paramount in machine guarding
A safety system that is difficult to use is more liable to be removed or bypassed, and so difficult machine guarding problems require special consideration.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 January 2005
Safety standard puts premium on good design
IEC62061 can only improve safety provision in the small electrical control sector, especially as it places a premium on good design.
News from Engineeringtalk, 15 December 2004
Solenoid-locking switch aids safety downsizing
All the key designer benefits of small size, high holding force and robust metal construction are provided by Guardmaster's new 440G-MT, solenoid-locking switch.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 November 2004
Refits add another dimension to nuclear safety
Allen Bradley-Guardmaster has completed two large projects to upgrade a total of 72 machine tools with the latest safety equipment at British Energy's Hunterston and Torness power stations.
News from Engineeringtalk, 1 November 2004
Lifeline to long-distance safety
Robust, reliable and cost effective emergency stop provision over extended distances up to 125m is provided by Allen Bradley Guardmaster's new, extended span, Lifeline 4 system.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 September 2004
Easy mounting for safety limit switches
The new Senator range of safety limit switches offers OEMs the standardisation benefits of a wide range of actuator heads, all of which can be rotated in 90-degree increments for ease of mounting.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 September 2004
Laser scanner guards larger areas
The SafeZone safety laser scanner is a fast, effective and convenient method of providing safeguarding for industrial personnel in stationary and mobile applications over work areas up to 6m radius.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 June 2004
Neglect machinery safety at your peril
Investing in safety is not only right, its also good for business, says Derek Jones of machinery safety specialist EJA.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 May 2004
Curtain provides cost-effective coverage
The new GuardShield Type 2 safety light curtain meets the needs of OEM machine builders for a self contained, tough and extremely cost effective safety device.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 April 2004
Modular system simplifies safety provisions
A Guardmaster MSR200 modular safety system has enabled Mondiboard Coalville to improve safety through enhanced monitoring and faster alert signalling.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 February 2004
Trapped key system simplifies bakery safety
The ability of Prosafe trapped key interlocks to simplify safety provision, while providing safer access into the largest of machine installations can be seen at Spooner Vicars on Merseyside.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 January 2004
Putting the brakes on machine overrun dangers
The Nelsa Torklok DC injection braking system provides operator safeguarding on machines, which in critical situations would otherwise not stop quickly enough to prevent serious injury.
News from Engineeringtalk, 23 December 2003
"Designer" safety switch aids machine downsizing
All the key designer benefits of small size, high holding force and robust metal construction are provided by Guardmaster's new 440G-MT solenoid locking switch.
News from Engineeringtalk, 10 December 2003
Noncontact system balances safety with efficiency
The Sipha safety interlock system offers a unique mix of noncontact reliability, unmatched protection against defeat by tampering and fail-safe operation.
News from Engineeringtalk, 17 September 2003
Bespoke guarding service for all-round safety
A bespoke guarding service covers the range of situations where standard guards cannot be adapted to the parameters of a machine, or cannot provide the levels of operator protection required.
News from Engineeringtalk, 21 August 2003
Manual release safeguards machine operators
The TLS-GD2 safety interlock switch incorporates a new rear manual release facility to improve safety for machine operators.
News from Engineeringtalk, 28 May 2003
Bespoke guarding system keeps hobbing safe
Nelsa has designed and manufactured a bespoke guarding system that provides ultimate ease of use and maximum safeguarding on a precision hobbing machine recently rebuilt by precision engineer Holroyd.
News from Engineeringtalk, 13 May 2003
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