Guarding a double backer corrugator
By using safety keys with mandatory key removal, the risk of entrapment can be …
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Guarding concrete mixers
Industrial concrete mixers have several access hatches that are used for inspection …
Safe access to warehouses
ProNET or Ethernet IP controlled safety switches for less wiring and more diagnosis …
The right Safety Padlock for your Lockout Tagout application
The right Safety Padlock for your Lockout Tagout application Due to the wide range of available padlocks, choosing the right type of safety padlock is not always easy. Padlocks can be found in all kinds of materials with an endless amount of options for sizes, colors, shackles, key systems, etc. 1 padlock = 1 employee …
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Are two safety switches required for PLe / SIL3?
Are two safety switches required for PLe/SIL3? There is a lot of interest in the question whether it is mandatory to use 2 safety switches for PLe applications. Oversizing creates mechanical fault exclusion 1 amGard Pro switch achieves PLe This discussion has been going on for years but has only really come to the attention …
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ISO-document for Trapped Key Interlocking
ISO / TS 19837:2018 is the first international ISO document specifically dedicated to Trapped Key Interlocking …
Safety Key to prevent entrapment hazards
What is an emergency release? EN ISO 14119 defines an emergency release as “the possibility …
How to prevent unexpected machine starts with “full body access” in robot streets
How to prevent unexpected machine starts with “full body access” in robot streets The ISO standard for safety requirements for industrial robots (ISO 10218: 2011) has been adopted in many regions, including the USA (RIA 1506-2012), Canada (CSA Z434 – 2014), Australia (AS 4024.3301 / 2: 2017) and India (IS 14530: 2019). This is good …
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How to deal with escape routes and entrapment in safeguarded areas
Emergency release and Escape releas are functions that are provided in many …
How to work safely during maintenance
Emergency stops are placed around machines and equipment, but the use of an emergency stop …
