Advanced light curtain improves safety November 2018, Rockwell Automation The rise of robots has ushered in an increased demand for light curtains that provide a safe environment between the robotic work cells and the rest of the plant. The Allen-Bradley GuardShield 450L safety ...
How to choose an industrial safety controller September 2018, Turck Banner The following are five key features to look for in a safety controller that will save time and money, as well as help ensure that operators are using the safety system correctly. As with any safety application, ...
Controllers simplify machines and improve safety September 2018, Rockwell Automation The Allen-Bradley GuardLogix 5580 and Compact GuardLogix 5380 controllers from Rockwell Automation can be scaled from safety system levels SIL 2/PLd to SIL 3/PLe. This scalability can help engineers optimise ...
Extech brings i.safe Mobile to sub-Saharan market- September 2018, Extech Safety Systems Extech Safety Systems has partnered with GoRugged to distribute i.safe Mobile products in sub-Saharan Africa. The IS520.1 is an industrial smartphone with current technology for use in Zone 1/21. It combines ...
Fire protection for unique risks September 2018, Spero Sensors & Instrumentation Risk analysis is the first phase in choosing the best fire prevention solution for a company. Sperosens offers complete fire prevention solutions, tailored to the specific requirements of each customer. ...
Using alarm annunciators in SIL-rated systems September 2018, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists In modern processing plants, the issue of functional safety is steadily gaining importance. Alarm annunciators are an integral part of safety planning, especially in processing plants where alarm conditions ...
How to safety-check a meter in the field September 2018, Comtest Digital multimeters are designed to assist users to carry out test and measurement functions from simple to highly complex, on the bench or remotely in the field. From time to time, users should test ...
Automatic fire protection August 2018, Alien Systems & Technologies When an insurance company evaluates a business facility, key infrastructure areas are given special attention to reduce the risk in the event of a fire. These include IT equipment, warehousing, substations, ...
Safer, smarter operations with the GuardLink Safety System August 2018, Rockwell Automation Rockwell Automation has introduced the Allen-Bradley Guardmaster GuardLink safety system, a new safety-based communications protocol that helps operators reduce and improve machine diagnostics and downtime ...
Safety grid systems for access and perimeter guarding August 2018, Turck Banner Banner Engineering has introduced the new SGS Safety Grid Systems, a range of cost-effective multiple beam safety light devices for access and long-range perimeter guarding applications. They are available ...
New concepts for operator workstations in hazardous areas July 2018, Pepperl+Fuchs For production control and process control systems, visualisation software is an integral component of the system control, which is typically located outside of the production area. In these situations, ...
Extech to distribute i.safe Mobile in sub-Saharan Africa July 2018, Extech Safety Systems Extech Safety Systems has partnered with GoRugged to distribute i.safe Mobile products in sub-Saharan Africa. The IS520.1 is an industrial smartphone with current technology for use in Zone 1/21. It combines ...
Variable speed drives in Europe’s largest underground carpark July 2018, Parker Hannifin Sales Company South Parker Hannifin has recently completed a project to replace all the motors supporting the operation of ventilation systems in Europe’s largest underground carpark, situated under La Défense, Paris, with ...
IR windows improve safety and reduce cost July 2018, R&C Instrumentation Thermal imaging is a well-established and proven method of preventative maintenance for electrical equipment. But the process does not come without risk. Removing panels to gain access to switchgear for ...
New Mining iWap107 released July 2018 Extech has announced the approval and supply of the first mining approved iWap107s to Sedna Industrial IT Solutions.
The iWap107 contains a Cisco access point and Ethernet switch, allowing for copper ...
Smart sensors for industrial motion control July 2018, Parker Hannifin Sales Company South Smart sensors are facilitating the manufacturing sector’s shift to Industry 4.0. The latest smart sensors are able to share information with the controller via technologies such as IO-Link. They can also ...
Safety solutions for intelligent human-robot collaborations Technews Industry Guide: Industrial Internet of Things & Industry 4.0, SICK Automation Southern Africa Human-robot collaboration (HRC) describes a work scenario in which humans and automated machines share the same workspace and work within it simultaneously. Driven by Industry 4.0, this model promises ...
