Safe Robot Palletizer Environment
Machine safety in logistics & distribution and the food & beverage industry
Access to palletizers should be prevented while the palletizer is in operation and while carrying loads. In the example below, the robot has two access points and one control panel.
Restart prevention according to ISO 14118
Fully modular machine guarding
TüV certified to SIL3, Cat.4 and PLe
amGard Pro
Door lock with safety key.
amGard Pro
Door lock with safety key.
amGard Pro
Key switch with lock
After the machine is released,
the two access keys can be taken out.
Turning the keys switches the safety contacts.
The operator is required to take out the safety key
take out. This key prevents containment hazards.
Access keys are used to unlock the doors.
Only when the door is closed again
and the security key is reinserted can
the access key be taken out again.
When both access keys have been
inserted back into the key switch,
the machine can be restarted.
Machine Guarding
Machine guarding prevents physical
access to the guarded area.
After the power is isolated, the solenoid from the key-switch gets de-energized and the access keys are released. The fully mechanical door locks are opened with these access keys. The door interlock is provided with a personal security key which must be taken with you into the robot cell (mandatory key removal) to prevent a restart in accordance with ISO 14118.
Troax machine guarding has been developed to safeguard robots and has been tested to withstand an impact of 1600 Joule.
Products used in this application:
amGard Pro
Modular safety door switches and interlocks for heavy duty applications.
Machine guarding
Machine fencing ensures a physical barrier around machine and installations.
