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.
Combustible gas safety monitoring — infrared versus catalytic gas detectors
19 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Aquip Systems Pty Ltd
When designing a combustible gas safety monitoring system for oil and gas, petrochemical or other applications, how do you decide whether to use infrared or catalytic gas detector technology?
Safety gate switch and interlock
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
Pilz has introduced a gate switch with an interlock with a non-contact transponder for the switching function and an electromagnet to hold the gate closed.
Modular safety system
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The Sirius 3RK3 modular safety system MSS offers an enhanced safety solution that combines the functionality of a simple safety relay and a fail-safe programmable logic controller.
Hazardous area gas analyser
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The flameproof housing of the EL3060 analyser fulfils the requirements of Category II 2G and due to its high safety standards can be used in plants with potentially explosive gas atmospheres of Zone 1 and Zone 2.
Machine guard enclosure
05 September, 2008 | Supplied by: Products For Industry Pty Ltd
The Jokab Quickguard system is a 44 x 44 mm or 44 x 88 mm walled aluminium profile that locks together with external cast aluminium brackets.
Blast cages
08 August, 2008 | Supplied by: Sykes Australia Ltd
High head mining pontoon-mounted pumps are often left in place in high wall sumps when blasting takes place and have traditionally been protected by means of a solid 6 mm canopy covering the engine.
When did you last inspect your safety light curtains?
30 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
Companies using light curtains to safeguard machinery often do not appreciate the implications of the regulatory requirement for inspections.
Failsafe manual reset thermostats
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: Practical Control Solutions
The KMF series of failsafe thermostats monitor temperatures in furnaces, ovens, kilns, boilers or any application where an overtemperature condition would result in a critical failure. These thermostats work on the principle of liquid expansion from a bulb into a capillary which actuates a microswitch contact.
Safety system
08 July, 2008 | Supplied by: HIMA Australia
The XMR system architecture of the HIMax safety system allows users to adjust the redundancy of individual modules to the requirements of the differing process loops. XMR refers to the degree of modular redundancy in the system, with ‘x’ assuming any value between one and four.
On the safe side at Shell Clyde
25 June, 2008
The Shell oil refinery at Clyde — nestled among the mangroves on the banks of the Parramatta River — is a well-known Sydney landmark. With encroaching suburbia and the surrounding fragile ecology of the Parramatta River on its doorstep, there is a need to maintain high safety and environmental standards. With the safety systems at Clyde due for an upgrade, Shell wanted to maximise the safety and operational requirements of the plant.
On the safe side at Shell Clyde
25 June, 2008 | Supplied by: Yokogawa Australia Pty Ltd
The Shell oil refinery at Clyde — nestled among the mangroves on the banks of the Parramatta River — is a well-known Sydney landmark. With encroaching suburbia and the surrounding fragile ecology of the Parramatta River on its doorstep, there is a need to maintain high safety and environmental standards. With the safety systems at Clyde due for an upgrade, Shell wanted to maximise the safety and operational requirements of the plant.
GE Fanuc completes MTL product acquisition
16 June, 2008
GE Fanuc Intelligent Platforms has announced that it has completed the acquisition of assets of the MTL Open System Technologies (MOST) product lines, including the MTL8000 general purpose I/O, intrinsically safe I/O, SafetyNet system and process control technologies.
Proven in prior use: a DIY challenge
18 May, 2008 by Dr Eric Scharpf, CFSE, and Dr William Goble, CFSE* | Supplied by: exida.com LLC
Australian and international safety standards permit users to apply a ‘proven in prior use’ methodology to justify their safety integrity level (SIL)-rated safety instrumented system (SIS) equipment. But, before you choose that option, be sure you can accept the responsibility and you have the proper tools and procedures.
How functional safety helps to save lives
18 May, 2008 by Jeanne Erdmann* | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
In this article, Ron Bell of the IEC explains functional safety and looks ahead to the revision of the IEC 61508 standard that is due for publication in 2010.
