Presence Sensing Devices
This category includes safety devices used to sense the presence of a foreign object within a press brake or other automatic feed part revolution clutch press, and then automatically stop the motion of the press brake’s ram so that the object can be cleared from the device. Also referred to as light curtains, PSDs incorporate either photoelectric sensors such as infrared light beams, along with lasers and camera systems that use linear scales to calculate the ram’s position and stopping distance. PSDs can guard only the point of operation where the press meets the workpiece, or can enclose an entire fabricating press and feeding system.
Reduce the Risk
The Smart Factory reduces insurance costs and increases productivity and profitability by investing in new systems with advanced technology to protect both workers and equipment. Here are some of the latest advances in protective equipment, safety automation and services, and more that can help make your shop become a safer workplace.
The Smart Factory reduces insurance costs and increases productivity and profitability by investing in new systems with advanced technology to protect both workers and equipment. Here are some of the latest advances in protective equipment, safety automation and services, and more that can help make your shop become a safer workplace.
Siemens’ Simatic real-time locating systems (RTLS) combine wireless communications with digital twinning software to simulate and manage employee exposure risks while promoting productivity. Most manufacturers see results in one to two weeks.
Rite-Hite’s global wheel chock (GWC) combines ultrasonic sensors with a safe and dependable communication system to keep employees safe. Manually positioned extra-long footbed maintains continuous downward force on tires to reduce the potential for movement during loading and unloading.
The Social Distancer is a small and sophisticated wearable device that helps employees keep a safe distance at work. It is the product of three Canadian companies’ combined expertise along with support from a national research organization.
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