In our latest episode of RUN MODE, Terry Busch sits down with Jeff Johnson to discuss why machine safety matters and how it benefits companies. All that and more in our latest newsletter.
Why machine safety matters and how it benefits companies
In our latest episode of RUN MODE, Terry Busch sits down with Jeff Johnson, Business Development Manager for safety solutions and B11 LMSS™ Licensed Machinery Safety Specialist, to talk about the value of machine functional safety in manufacturing environments.
As Jeff explains, first and foremost, protecting people is the right thing to do. Secondly, implementing industrial safety protects companies by reducing liability and legal costs, improving employee morale, reducing employee turnover, and improving productivity.
Explore the full episode to learn more about the benefits of prioritizing safety, important standards, and emerging technology.
New Radar-based safety technology now with CIP Safety™
Inxpect's volumetric presence sensing technology is redefining the possibilities for access detection, restart prevention, and collision avoidance in advanced industrial automation and robotic systems.
Inxpect continues to revolutionize industrial safety with the release of two new control units designed with CIP Safety™ over EtherNet/IP™ safety fieldbus.
Advantages
Simplified/reduced wiring
Facilitate secure data transfer of safe and non-safe I/O
The Fortress ATOM provides a discreet, easy-to-install solution with monitored inputs and OSSD outputs. Available with escape release to allow emergency egress for a safeguarded space.
✅ Maximum retention force of up to 8kN
✅ Sealed to IP65 & IP67
✅ Ultra compact mounting footprint, easy to mount with 4 x M5 screws
The RL-24i Phase Indicator is a simple way to monitor 3-phase supplies. The door-mounted Display Unit provides users with an indication of each phase and the correct phase sequence or failure(s). There is electrical isolation between the DIN rail-mounted Monitoring Unit and the Display for maximum safety.
Safety System Products (SSP) recently installed a protective enclosure for an existing system in a high-bay warehouse. This enclosure not only provides extrinsic safety for a storage and retrieval machine (SRM) but also creates separate maintenance areas encapsulated from the overall system.
With a new generation of Wireless LAN (WLAN) modules, Phoenix Contact provides products that meet the growing demands placed on modern wireless data transmission by tapping into the advantages of Wi-Fi 6 technology.
✅ New security features with WPA3 support and IEC 62443-4-2 compliance
✅ Better performance in the case of very high user capacity, thanks to OFDMA and MIMO technology
✅ Capable of high data rates needed by applications such as video surveillance
Festo has expanded its vacuum generation solutions to include for the first time a multistage generator and a multistage cartridge. These new vacuum components offer exceptional performance on porous materials, such as paper and corrugated board.
Turck Automation Suite is a unique IIoT platform, which enables you to batch configure, troubleshoot, conduct RFID feasibility studies, perform real-time monitoring and more from your Turck devices. Helpful functionality includes a complete solution for updates, device management and tapping into smart sensors.
New Compact plug-and-play motor-driven roller control
The R50C MDR Controller helps keep control of conveyors and other equipment in one system and gives system designers more efficient control of motor-driven rollers using a PLC and Modbus® communication.
The CS Toptec Bayable is a game-changing addition to Rittal's outdoor enclosure lineup. Designed for versatility, this enclosure seamlessly integrates with the entire Rittal portfolio to reduce costs by up to one-third in baying applications. With a double-walled design and compatibility with cooling units, the CS Toptec Bayable thoroughly protects components from temperature changes, moisture, and more.
Schmalz has expanded its gripper portfolio to include the mGrip product family from Oxipital AI, formerly Soft Robotics, including all finger gripper configurations, patents, and the associated know-how.
Bring efficiency and consistent quality to your shop floor. Take advantage of this great opportunity to upgrade and stock your toolbox with Phoenix Contact's popular hand tools for cutting, stripping, crimping, screwing, and measuring.
Thank you to our suppliers who sponsored our recent Chicago Tech and Taps Automation Expo in Lombard, IL on October 24, 2024.
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