Wieland samos PRO safety controller
14 January, 2010 byThe Wieland samos PRO is a compact safety controller for machine and plant applications. Utilising 22.5 mm-wide modules, a programmable safety system can be constructed from a total width of just 45 mm.
Internal safety release
12 November, 2009 byThe Internal Release (IR) adapter for the Fortress Interlocks amGard range of modular safety gate switches provides an internal release function for safety and access key installations.
Transmitters for safety instrumented systems
23 September, 2009 byThe Rosemount 5300 Guided Wave Radar (GWR) level transmitters for SIL 2 safety instrumented systems are equipped with a Failure Modes, Effects and Diagnostic Analysis report for use in the oil and gas production, refining, petrochemical, chemical and power industries.
Safety access control unit
23 September, 2009 byThe Eichner MGB (multifunctional gate box) is an interlocking guard system for safety doors on machines and systems. Linked to machine controls, the opening of access doors via the unit is prevented until the machine has safely stopped.
Safety automation suite
23 September, 2009 byThe PSS4000 is a solution for machine automation control and safety functions including motion control, diagnostics and visualisation. Its primary aim is to simplify the decentralisation of control functions and reduce engineering work through its software platform, enabling users to retain a centralised perspective of distributed control structures across various industries and application sizes.
SA company fined over crush injury
15 September, 2009A prominent South Australian sheet metal manufacturer was convicted over an incident that injured a worker in a machine.
Seize control of safety and productivity
10 August, 2009It’s about time the people responsible for machine safety and operation - engineers, electricians and integrators - quite literally took control.
Emergency stop button
07 August, 2009 byThe E-stop modular emergency stop button has been introduced into the eGard range of access and control products.
Speed sensor and safety controller
07 August, 2009 byThe Allen-Bradley Guardmaster MSR57P speed-monitoring safety relay monitors all motion for small to mid-size machines and provide appropriate safety control, combining the functionality of a speed sensing module with a configurable safety controller.
Vacuum safety valves
07 August, 2009 byThe Vactrap COAX is a check valve with an integrated Pi12-2 COAX cartridge for decentralised vacuum handling systems and a built-in blow-off valve to provide a quick release of objects.
Safety locking handle
07 August, 2009 byThe Praher Valves range of lockable ball, butterfly and diaphragm valves are now supplied complete with locking mechanism as standard.
Safety controller configurator tool
09 June, 2009 byThe configurator tool for the Pilz PNOZmulti modular safety controller has been upgraded to Version 6.0.0, providing a number of enhancements and new features over the preceding Version 5.3.0.
Wireless interface module
09 June, 2009 byThe Simatic ET 200pro IWLAN interface module wirelessly integrates the distributed I/O system into the automation network.
Modular control panels
01 January, 2009The dual-button modular two-handed push-button panels from New Elfin offer the ability to configure many of the controls designed for tool machines, metal presses, folding machines, laser welding machines and more.
Modular lighting
01 December, 2008The Elfin Modular Safety Lighting range includes warning lights, access illuminators and machinery cabinet lights.
