David Dearden examines the engineering challenges for protecting people and the machinery commonly used in industrial plants and facilities

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A complete one-stop solution from OMRON proves essential in safety upgade of a folder-gluer machine at Smurfit Kappa Zedek

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In the increasingly data-driven industrial environment, sometimes it is simple and clear information on the factory floor that is needed to enhance efficiency and productivity, asserts Ian Manning

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LAUNCHING A new range of innovative robotic flexible manufacturing cells at Mills CNC would not have been possible without safety integration from SICK that helps to maximise productivity, while enabling operator collaboration. Neil Sandhu reports

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Monitoring relays protect vital devices and products against problems that can occur with AC power supplies. Will Darby outlines how to select the most appropriate machine monitoring relay for various applications

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Safety, user friendliness and productivity should all be reconciled when it comes to area guarding of plant and machinery. Dave Scot looks at the latest solutions

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WITH ITS new generation myPNOZ modular safety relay, Pilz has introduced what the company reports to be the world’s first batch size one safety relay. Customers use the intuitive online myPNOZ Creator tool to configure their relay, which is then produced and delivered completely pre-assembled, set up and tested ready for installation.

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Venturing into the great outdoors has always been a frontier too far when it comes to agreeing an internationally-recognised Technical Standard for safety solutions that use sensors and sensor systems to detect people in the open air, writes Dr Martin Kidman

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Leuze is no stranger to the fact that machine safety is an integral part of machine design, as shown with its BPS30 and BPS300 series of barcode positioning systems and new Smart Process Gating (SPG), through which muting processes are made more economical, simple and safe

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Monitoring electromagnetic safety brakes is increasingly important. The Mayr Roba-Brake-Checker is not only able to energise brakes, but can also monitor them without the use of sensors. Hermann Bestle explains how.

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Zweifel Pomy-Chips near Zurich uses Pilz PSS 4000 automation systems to monitor and control the automation and safety functions on nine upgraded packaging lines for potato crisps.

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EN ISO 14120 (Safety of machinery - Guards - General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards), a new common global standard for fixed and movable guards, is going through the approval process in the European Commission. Neil Dyson, business line manager for Machinery Safety at TÜV SÜD Product Service, explains the implications

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Leuze's RSL 400 series of safety laser scanners offer two independent protective functions and can thereby act as two single laser scanners. They can also be configured easily via Bluetooth (at distances of up to 10m) and Ethernet TCP/IP.

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Rob Lewis, managing director at Fortress Interlocks, a member of the Machine Safety Alliance, looks at the options to prevent fault masking

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Many accidents are caused in factories and workshops by hose whip when disconnecting compressed air lines still under pressure. Craig Forrester, Stäubli Connectors UK manager, outlines how this danger can be eliminated.

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The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC urges machine builders to undertake a thorough safety analysis of the systems that monitor and control the operation of their machines. While the 'dos' and 'don'ts' are well defined in the Directive for many aspects of machine safety, guidelines for the provision of visual and audible warning indicators are more vague; there is ‘guidance’ but little in the way of ‘you must....’. In Simon Adams’ view, it is more a case of applying 'good practice'

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Implementing the requirements of new EN ISO 14119 machine safety standard could lead to high installation, cabling and connecting costs. However, SICK has found simple connectivity solution to cascading switches and sensors, whilst allowing high diagnostic coverage and eliminating the potential for fault masking. Dr Martin Kidman, Safety Specialist at SICK (UK) explains

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Rockwell Automation has released a configuration and design tool to help machinery automation system engineers save time when designing safety systems. The Rockwell Automation Safety Automation Builder (SAB) configuration software helps users navigate the safety-system design process and apply global best practices.

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The new EN ISO 13849-1 machinery safety standard places the onus on machine builders to demonstrate that all necessary risk assessments have been completed and documented. Andrew Ryder, an expert in machinery safety at Bosch Rexroth, follows the audit trail

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Many EU Directives and standards are applicable to the safety aspects of machinery, including control systems, but how do EU Directives develop? Leuze has published useful guidance and launched a new version of its software program SafeExpert to guide machine builders through the process

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The 319 series comprises of a low voltage, permanent magnet DC motor with worm gearbox developed for a compact, low noise and cost effective solution to suit many applications.

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Alongside their single and three phase high powered motors, Tecnotion, the linear motor specialist, offers a selection of both iron core and ironless motors for low voltage purposes.

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Knobs, handles and adjustable feet in the special conductive technopolymer prevent the accumulation of electrostatic charge between bodies with different electric potential.

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Handles and knobs in RAL 9002 white colour with a smooth surface to make cleaning operations easier.

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Whether it's pressure measurement, temperature measurement, level control or flow metering – SICK offers a wide range of solutions for measuring liquids, gases and bulk solids.

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The high corrosion resistance of stainless steel makes it one of the most demanded materials in many industrial sectors.

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OEM Automatic are pleased to announce we are now the UK agents for Aplisens who manufacture Smart field devices for pressure, differential pressure, level and temperature.

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Cable entry system KDSClick The system has a modular design, consisting of only three types of basic components: frames, inlays and sealing sleeves.

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Knobs,handles and latches made out of self-extinguishing special technopolymer certified "V0" according to UL-94 V (Underwriters Laboratories) for use in public environments where flame-proof materials are required. 

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Industry 4.0 is the digitisation of production and logistics - intelligent sensors are a crucial element. SICK provide dynamic and real-time-optimised processes now, for the future.

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Handwheels, knobs, lever handles, adjustable levers and handles conceived for a broad spectrum of applications, typical of new market segments, Ergostyle® elements are destined to hospital and medical equipment, scientific instruments, laboratory fittings, office furniture, leisure and sporting equipment, and, generally, whenever aesthetics and user-friendliness are key requirements for the market success of the product.

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Our Industrial instrumentation products focus on components that measure and control the pressure and flow of liquids and gases.

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The ECO range of signal tower from Auer offers high performance LED’s, excellent visibility and long lifetime but still at an attractive price.

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Plastic and metal plugs, oil breather caps and level indicators for hydraulic systems comply with Health and Safety Requirements according to 94/9/EC ATEX European Directive (explosive atmospheres) for equipment in Group II, category 2GD.

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OEM Automatic represents the prestigious Anderson Negele Brand to support the food, beverage, dairy and pharmaceutical industries with regard to hygienic instrumentation.

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