Regulatory Compliance
This category includes safety equipment used to limit an operator’s access to the moving points of a machine, or to automatically withdraw all or part of an operator’s body from a point of operation. Pullback devices can include cords connected to the wrists and linked to a machine, which allow the operator’s hands to enter the machine’s point of operation, but will automatically withdraw them during the machine cycle. Restraints operate similarly to pullbacks, but instead completely restrict an operator from accessing an area or point of operation.
Measuring the Energy Footprint of Machine Tools
With the new ISO 14955 standards, energy efficiency is likely to become an increasingly important quality attribute of modern machine tools.
With the new ISO 14955 standards, energy efficiency is likely to become an increasingly important quality attribute of modern machine tools.
Among its directives, NFPA 652 outlines deadlines for sampling and analysis to identify potential risk areas for dust explosions in industrial facilities. The spotlight now turns to mitigation equipment.
In the midst of a U.S. manufacturing renaissance, the disastrous rollout of Obamacare could put a crimp on manufacturers – particularly small shops. Of the nearly 11,000 pages (and counting) of new regulations imposed by this new law, no one really understands the full impact that lies ahead, what new regulations will be added, or how other arcane portions of the law will be changed in the future. Here is a general review of what we do know so far.
The dangers of distraction while working have garnered a great deal of attention. Distraction increases the risk of injury, but taking the appropriate steps to reduce distraction are neither easy nor simple. Much thought must be given to the consequences, fairness, and practicality of any regulations aimed at reducing the risks associated with worker distraction.
U.S. welding engineers that use industrial arc welding robots can choose from a number of available voluntary industry standards to provide guidance on the subject of robot system safeguard selection. However, differences exist between a highly subjective matrix style of risk assessment and a more focused and structured risk assessment such as the AWS Protocol Method. Here are some reasons why the selection of proper safeguards should be a straightforward process that provides consistent results.
Connectors minimize space installation requirements with a compact 90° connection that removes bending of large diameter wires (up to 70mm2) and ensures reliable 200A rating performance.
HEMCO’s modular enclosures are built to customer size and design requirements, and come in a variety of sizes, vented or HEPA filtered models.
Rite-Hite’s design provides full, unobstructed access to a variety of vehicle types and loads, providing a universal fit regardless of vehicle bed height.
