Machine Safeguarding
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Press Brake Safety System for High Speed Operation up to the Clamp Point
The Fiessler Elektronik AKAS 3P press brake safety system from Press Brake Safety creates a 3D laser safety field underneath the bending punch that prevents pinching or crushing of finger or hand, with no reduction in productivity during the entire closing movement.
Preventing Risk, Protecting People: Workplace Machinery Responsibility
To eliminate human error and prevent a worker from performing an unauthorized or unsafe operation when machinery is engaged, trapped key interlock safety systems are an advanced method of Lockout/Tagout machine guarding that protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards.
Rockford Systems Partners with Unitrol Electronics
They serve as a distributor providing sales, installation and technical support on the Soft Touch Pinch-Point Safety System.
Ultra-Fast Collision Monitoring and Crash Damage Mitigation in Machine Tools
The Brankamp CMS-02 system from Marposs monitors collision and mitigates crash damage in machine tools with a ceramic strain sensor used to detect irregularities in the production process.
Rite-Hite Expands Operations
Their new 12,500 sq ft facility in Milwaukee will house 20-plus full-time sales management and corporate marketing employees.
Five Key Machine Safeguarding Trends for 2018
Rockford Systems examines several strategic trends that could significantly impact or even disrupt existing processes in metal fabrication and leave some shops out of compliance with newer OSHA/ANSI codes.
SICK Appoints New General Counsel
Elise Furlan has been promoted to General Counsel, North America.
Rockford Systems Appoints New Vice President of Finance
Bill Holliday assumes the position from Ken Kranz, who is retiring.
How to Protect Machine Operators from Accidental Re-Starts Following Power Interruptions
Sensing-Saf-Start motor controls from Rockford Systems prevent accidental machine start-ups after a voltage drop or power interruption by automatically disconnecting power to the machine so that when it is restored, the machine will not start up even if the power switch is in the “ON” position.
Productive Meets Safe: Equipment Enhancements that Help Prevent Press Brake Injuries
Unless they are fully automated, production on CNC press brakes cannot occur without an operator’s hands being constantly in near proximity to a potential danger zone. For this reason, increasing efforts are being directed toward fail-safe measures on these machines. Here are some of the latest improvements that have been developed by press brake manufacturers to reduce the likelihood of accidental injuries.
Simple Safeguarding to Prevent Resistance Welding Injuries
This simple drop-probe device is designed to prevent a press-type resistance welder from cycling if it encounters fingers in the point-of-operation area, therefore preventing contact between the operator and dangerous moving parts.
Shield Workers from Fumes, Sparks and Flying Debris
The Defender high speed, high cycle automated door from Rite-Hite Machine Guarding separates machine operators and manufacturing processes while containing fumes, sparks, smoke, mist, flying debris, excess noise and other common operating process by-products.
