ABB announces new robot safety training workshop
02 June, 2009
ABB has announced a new series of training workshops that highlight safety considerations for robotic production systems.
Pressbrake safety system
21 May, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.sensormeasurement.com.au
Service friendly safety guards for press brakes with maximum of productivity.
STM safety switch
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
Due to its small design, the STM safety switch with its plastic housing is suitable for applications in which robustness is required in combination with small dimensions.
Euchner safety switch
11 May, 2009 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
The Euchner CES-AP-C safety switch makes CES transponder technology available to protect even very small guards and doors.
Configuration software
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
Pilz has released version 6.0.0 of the PNOZmulti Configurator software package for use with the PNOZmulti modular safety controller. It is available in English and German, plus a new feature enables diagnostic messages for end users to be created offline in any language and imported into the Configurator.
PNOZsigma safety relays
01 April, 2009 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
The multifunctional PNOZsigma relay allows a smaller number of units to be used in applications that previously required the use of numerous different models of safety relay, meaning that stockholdings can be reduced substantially. The PNOZsigma relays also provide LEDs on the front that give much better diagnostic data than their predecessors, helping with troubleshooting and therefore reducing machine downtime.
A safe, clean business — monitoring an exhaust purification plant
16 February, 2009 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
Systems for thermal exhaust purification are subject to furnace regulations, and the safety of such plants presents a particular challenge for automation technology. In the past, the safety functions on systems manufactured by Dürr were monitored using conventional automatic gas burner control systems and safety relays, but safety and efficiency have since been greatly improved with the implementation of advanced safety control systems.
Integrating control and safety — where to draw the line
20 January, 2009 by Robin McCrea-Steele* | Supplied by: Invensys Operations Management (Australia) Pty Ltd
New digital technology now makes it feasible to integrate process control and safety instrumented functions within a common automation infrastructure. While this can provide productivity and asset management benefits, if not done correctly, it can also compromise the safety and security of an industrial operation. This makes it critically important for process industry users to understand where to draw the line. Cyber-security and sabotage vulnerability further accentuate the need for securing the Safety Instrumented System (SIS).
Steel recoiler safety controlled
20 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
It’s often a requirement of many manufacturing processes to have the operators become directly involved in the machine action at the unloading point, either to unload or secure the outbound product. Unfortunately, the outfeed sections of most processes are notoriously dangerous, so in reality we should be striving to remove the operators from the area at all times.
Increased plant safety puts focus on tank gauging
18 December, 2008 by Christian Skaug* | Supplied by: Emerson
The demand for safety technology in bulk liquid storage plants is increasing worldwide. This market trend can clearly be seen in tank gauging projects where Safety Integrity Level (SIL) requirements are now being incorporated.
Wieland safety switch
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
Treotham Automation has released the Wieland SNV4063KP safety switch that has a selectable access delay for applications on machines that have a slow rundown time.
Safety hinges, pull ropes and guards
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
Treotham Automation has increased its Euchner safety switch range with the addition of safety hinges, rope pull switches and CET non-contact safety guard locks.
Laser safety sensor
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Jemtech Pty Ltd
The Shrike series of laser sensors for long-folder guarding installations has been upgraded in model SH-L600.
Force transducer with thin film sensor
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
According to European standard EN 280, every aerial working platform with a payload of more than 200 kg and a space of more than 1 m2 has to be equipped with an overload protection. The platform has to be switched off at 110% of the nominal load of the platform, with an accuracy of ±10%.
Spill containment unit
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The one-piece 100% polyethylene IBC 2000i features a 144 x 142 cm footprint to fit most 1000 L IBC dispensing units and also includes a 19 L pail holder for quick, easy dispensing into smaller containers.
