Renewed norm ISO 14119:2024
ISO 14119 is the international standard that defines the requirements for safety interlocking devices. In 2024, this standard was significantly revised to improve operator protection and to better align with…
EN/ISO 14119
Mechanism introduces a stainless steel RFID safety switch
Mechan Controls the UK-based manufacturer of non-contact safety switches introduces an RFID…
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Extremely durable PLe safety interlock
An extremely robust and lockable safety switch for PLe applications. The ATOM…
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…
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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 …
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How to work safely during maintenance
Emergency stops are placed around machines and equipment, but the use of an emergency stop …
Lockout-Tagout Procedures: keep it simple and safe
Gravity is often overlooked as a potentially dangerous form of energy …
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Trapped Key Interlocks for isolating multiple energy sources
Isolating dangerous energy to safely operate a machine during maintenance or production operations can be complex and difficult to enforce, especially when different energy …
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