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Machine Safety Components
News Release from: Schmersal UK | Subject: Machine safety components
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 11 May 2001
Machine manufacturer finds its safety
supplier
Gloucestershire based Peter Gillard and Company, manufacturers of specialised cutting machines for the metal, plastics and rubber industries, now buys all its machine safety components from Schmersal
Gloucestershire based Peter Gillard and Company, manufacturers of specialised cutting machines for the metal, plastics and rubber industries, now buys all its machine safety components from Schmersal UK after discovering that Schmersal make all the components they need The company's twin-axis servo machines use the latest PLC controls to cut materials such as rubber hose, aluminium tubing and plastic extrusion to pre-set lengths
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 14 Mar 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The machines operate two levels of safety using safety switches manufactured by Schmersal UK.
At the feed end of the machine product is drawn in using a 600mm caterpillar belt.
Access to the belt is protected with a Class 2 Schmersal AZ15 safety switch with a separate actuator and multiple coding.
The inlet and outlet bushes that guide product through the machine are guarded using Schmersal BNS 303 barrel sensors, which are designed to monitor the position of sliding, hinged and removable safety guards.
Access to the cutter lid that guards a flying knife rotating at 2000rpm, is protected with one of Schmersal's new Class 3 TVS 400 hinge-operated safety switches - an innovative design that integrates the switch and the hinge into a single safety unit.
And the slideaway that moves the cutter head away from the feed belt is guarded with another AZ15 safety interlock switch.
A spokesman for Peter Gillard says they have been using Schmersal's barrel sensors for a number of years and are impressed with their quality and reliability.
"When we decided to buy all our safety products from one manufacturer, Schmersal were the obvious choice because they make everything we need." He says.
"They have also thought about the way products are used, so all their equipment is very well designed.
And we are more confident knowing that our machines are protected by components from the same manufacturer.".
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