Simplified safety controller setup March 2020, Turck Banner Southern Africa Turck Banner’s new SC-XM3 external drive allows users to write the configuration for their safety systems once and then load it on to any additional devices requiring the same configuration. The configuration, ...
The importance of up-to-date alarm annunciators January 2020, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists At 1.23 pm on Sunday, 24 July 1994, twenty-six people were injured when an explosion erupted through an oil refinery in an otherwise quiet corner of South Wales in the United Kingdom. The site was occupied ...
Gas detector for multiple applications January 2020, Comtest Comtest, the local representative of Industrial Scientific, global leader in gas detection, has announced a new version of the Ventis Slide-on Pump. The new pump is compatible with both Ventis MX4 and ...
Light grid with integrated muting unit November 2019, ifm - South Africa The new generation of light grids from ifm electronic allow for the muting mode without an external junction box or a muting relay being required, as they are already integrated into the receiving element. ...
Light grid with integrated muting October 2019, ifm - South Africa The new generation of light grids from ifm electronic incorporates muting mode without an external junction box or a muting relay being required, as they are already integrated into the receiving element. ...
How integrated visual management and remote monitoring demystify machine safety September 2019, Turck Banner Southern Africa This article shares common challenges for machine safety, and shows how combining easy-to-use safety devices with visual indication and remote monitoring capabilities can help make safety simpler and more effective.
Taking safety to the next level September 2019, SICK Automation Southern Africa SICK Automation is a world leading manufacturer of sensors, safety systems and automatic identification products. The next step for safety – this core idea therefore underpins the entire design of the ...
Alarm system upgrade from Omniflex September 2019, Omniflex Remote Monitoring Specialists Fiddler’s Ferry Power Station was constructed by the CEGB (Central Electricity Generating Board) in the UK and came into full operation in 1973. It has four 500 MW sets, giving a total generating capacity ...
Intrinsic safety barcode scanning from Extech Safety Systems September 2019, Extech Safety Systems Extech Safety Systems has worked with UK-based Mobexx to develop the MobXscan mobile application for barcode scanning with mobile devices. The app has been released for Windows 10 and Android, offering ...
Smart devices for Ex areas September 2019, Pepperl+Fuchs The Pepperl+Fuchs brand ecom has launched its next generation ATEX Zone 1/21 and Div. 1 certified, intrinsically safe 4G/LTE-Android smartphone – Smart-Ex. The Smart-Ex 02 is a complete new development ...
RS introduces safety eyewear selector tool September 2019, RS South Africa RS Components has announced availability of a new online tool that makes it easier for customers in their selection of protective and safety eyewear for a wide range of industrial applications.
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Safety laser scanner for outdoor applications July 2019, SICK Automation Southern Africa SICK Automation has launched another global innovation: the first safety laser scanner certified to IEC 62998 for use in outdoor applications. The outdoorScan3 allows automated guided vehicle systems ...
Control and report in hazardous areas July 2019, Pepperl+Fuchs Installers expect quick and on-demand delivery from their electrical equipment suppliers, even for apparatus for hazardous areas. The carefully considered ability to configure many housing and control ...
Mobile application for barcode scanning Africa Automation Fair 2019 Preview, Extech Safety Systems Extech is exhibiting the mobXscan app for use in hazardous areas, which adds the capability of barcode scanning to any Windows 10 tablet or Android device. It can be seen at Stand E03. It uses the built-in ...
Safety on the pistes May 2019, Siemens South Africa Inauen Schätti, a construction company whose areas of specialism include ropeways, is working to improve piste safety for skiers. As part of a pilot test project on the Parpaner Rothorn mountain, the ...
Safety technology to improve flexibility May 2019 The new Datalogic concept for robot evolution expects to overtake the competition. Following demanding safety regulations, outdated isolated robotic cells are now replaced with robot-like parts of industrial ...
Drone-based gas leak detection May 2019, ABB South Africa Leaks in gas distribution and transmission pipelines present serious safety risks and result in lost revenue and profits to producers. The ABB Ability mobile gas leak detection system is a digital solution, ...
Conveyor system fire prevention May 2019, R&C Instrumentation The transport of materials is a key activity for most industries. For many of these tasks, conveyor belt systems offer a cost effective and efficient solution. However, with such a system comes a high ...
LSIS achieves Ex rating for HMI range 1 May 2019, Ana-Digi Systems LSIS is rolling out Ex certification for its entire range of HMIs. These products now carry a rating which allows for a maximum pollution degree 2 level. Mounting the HMIs into an IP54 enclosure ensures ...
