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Safety switches stop machines from trapping people
Euchner has released the TP and STP safety switches, which ensure machine compliance with the latest European Machinery Directive regarding 'risk of being trapped in a machine (code 1.5.14)'.
News from Engineeringtalk, 3 March 2009
Euchner safety switches have compact design
NQ and TQ switches from Euchner feature compact, reinforced thermoplastic-bodied designs that are suitable for applications on very small machines, typically as used with packaging systems.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 February 2009
Euchner releases safety engineering booklet
Euchner has published a hardback booklet on safety engineering.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 December 2008
Enabling switch improves workplace safety
Enabling switches are used wherever personnel are required to work directly on running machines and systems, with the obvious associated hazards and dangers.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 May 2008
Electronic keys improve safety and accountability
A Euchner EKS system has been integrated into each of six process terminals for soap production at the Hirtler company.
News from Engineeringtalk, 29 January 2008
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 Engineeringtalk, 6 December 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 Engineeringtalk, 8 November 2007
Electronic key system improves safety
The Euchner EKS FSA system provides completely new standards and possibilities for access management combined with state of the art safety technology.
News from Engineeringtalk, 4 July 2007
Safety relay promises simple configuration
The ESM-F fills the gap between simple safety relays and safety PLCs.
News from Engineeringtalk, 20 October 2005
Door hinge integrates safety switch
The Euchner company has unveiled its compact ESH safety hinge with integrated safety function, designed specifically for applications requiring robustness and small dimensions.
News from Engineeringtalk, 14 October 2005
Safety switch is more forceful
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.
News from Engineeringtalk, 9 September 2005
Safety switches suit ATEX applications
Euchner switches have always been suitable for use in rigorous production environments, but with ATEX compliance the switches are now made even more flexible.
News from Engineeringtalk, 19 July 2005
AS-Interface bus switches meet all standards
Euchner (UK) is now offering enabling switches for the safe AS-Interface bus, which can be combined in such a way as to meet the requirements of all governing standards.
News from Engineeringtalk, 25 October 2004
Safety monitor won't miss the bus
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.
News from Engineeringtalk, 24 September 2004
Safety switches handle the tough life
Rated at IP67, the GP and GP-AS1 safety switches are suitable for use in rigorous production environments, and optional LED displays can also be supplied.
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 August 2004
Safety switch uses strong-arm tactics
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.
News from Engineeringtalk, 27 July 2004
Noncontact safety switches handle heavy vibration
The CMS series of noncontact safety switches extends the field of application for safety guard monitoring.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 October 2003
Compact relays provide dependable safety
ESM safety relays can serve fields of application up to category 4, EN954-1.
News from Engineeringtalk, 5 August 2003
Safety on show at drives event
Euchner (UK) will be exhibiting on stand number C108 at the Drives and Controls 2003 exhibition at the UK NEC from 3rd to 6th June.
News from Engineeringtalk, 2 May 2003
Proximity switches offer advantages
A new catalogue details the range of proximity switches available from Euchner (UK).
News from Engineeringtalk, 18 November 2002
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