Electrosensitive protective devices for safe machines — Part 1
16 May, 2018 by Otto Goernemann and Hans-Joerg Stubenrauch, SICK AG | Supplied by: SICK Pty LtdThe optoelectronic technologies available for machine safety protection are very diverse and provide advanced functions to not only protect workers, but also to improve productivity.
Arc faults in underground electrical enclosures
04 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Ampcontrol Pty LtdThe design of electrical enclosures has not significantly changed since the 1990s, but the energy levels used in underground mining have increased significantly.
Allen-Bradley Guardmaster GuardLink safety system
03 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Rockwell Automation AustraliaRockwell Automation has introduced a safety-based communications protocol known as the Allen-Bradley Guardmaster GuardLink safety system.
Balluff BID R03K RFID safety sensors
24 April, 2018 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty LtdThe BID R03K non-contacting, transponder-coded safety sensors are suitable for monitoring guard doors and safety flaps.
The latest in safety and WHS to be discussed at Safety First
13 March, 2018Running in conjunction with NMW, this year's Safety First Conference and Expo will include presentations from some of the industry's safety thought leaders.
HIMA supports safe and secure operations at Ichthys LNG
11 January, 2018 | Supplied by: HIMA AustraliaHIMA has been awarded a long-term service contract to support the safety systems at the Ichthys LNG project, now that it is moving into its operational phase.
Safety instrumented systems: using single-loop logic solvers
13 November, 2017 | Supplied by: Moore IndustriesWhen implementing safety instrumented systems, single-loop logic solvers provide an affordable option that delivers simple installation, easier validation and faster start-up.
Emerson and exida collaborate to reduce safety system set-up complexity
03 November, 2017 | Supplied by: EmersonEmerson and exida have announced the release of a tool designed in collaboration to automatically generate SIS configurations.
Queensland makes industrial manslaughter a crime
27 October, 2017Industrial manslaughter laws have been passed in Queensland, which will mean that a company or individual found guilty of industrial manslaughter may now be liable for a fine of up to $10 million, while an individual senior officer may be liable to a term of up to 20 years' imprisonment.
HIMA HIMax safety controller
25 October, 2017 | Supplied by: HIMA AustraliaHIMA's HIMax safety controller has been awarded a cybersecurity certificate from TÜV Rheinland, in accordance with international standards IEC 62443-4-1, IEC 62443-4-2 and ISASecure EDSA 2.0.0.
Metso hosts ISO meeting on standards for burner valves
25 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Metso Australia LimitedOn 25–29 September, Metso is hosting the ISO/TC 161 meeting at its Valve Technology Center in Finland's capital city area, with the focus this year on the safety and reliability of burner valves.
Abseiling, drones and 3D modelling — modern practices transforming the resources industries
22 September, 2017A Western Australian firm is pushing the engineering industries to adopt new technology for structural audits and, in the process, improve safety and potentially save millions of dollars.
Moore Industries SLD Functional Safety Programmable Loop Display
19 September, 2017 | Supplied by: Moore IndustriesThe SLD is part of Moore Industries' FS Functional Safety Series range. The loop-powered SLD displays real-time process status in mA, per cent or any designated five-character engineering units.
Functional safety in times of rising cybercriminality
08 September, 2017 by Dr Alexander Horch* | Supplied by: HIMA AustraliaEvery production process has inherent risks, and cybercriminality is now one of these risks. To achieve the greatest possible degree of safety and security in production processes, it is important for enterprises in the process industry to implement effective separation of their process control and safety systems.
Driving force in German safety technology to retire
21 August, 2017 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPPilz GmbH is getting set to pass the baton as it announces the retirement of Mrs Renate Pilz, who has been the driving force behind the growth of this successful German business. She says Australian business has the potential to be a local powerhouse of engineering.
