A safe, clean business — monitoring an exhaust purification plant
16 February, 2009 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
Systems for thermal exhaust purification are subject to furnace regulations, and the safety of such plants presents a particular challenge for automation technology. In the past, the safety functions on systems manufactured by Dürr were monitored using conventional automatic gas burner control systems and safety relays, but safety and efficiency have since been greatly improved with the implementation of advanced safety control systems.
Integrating control and safety — where to draw the line
20 January, 2009 by Robin McCrea-Steele* | Supplied by: Invensys Operations Management (Australia) Pty Ltd
New digital technology now makes it feasible to integrate process control and safety instrumented functions within a common automation infrastructure. While this can provide productivity and asset management benefits, if not done correctly, it can also compromise the safety and security of an industrial operation. This makes it critically important for process industry users to understand where to draw the line. Cyber-security and sabotage vulnerability further accentuate the need for securing the Safety Instrumented System (SIS).
Steel recoiler safety controlled
20 January, 2009 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
It’s often a requirement of many manufacturing processes to have the operators become directly involved in the machine action at the unloading point, either to unload or secure the outbound product. Unfortunately, the outfeed sections of most processes are notoriously dangerous, so in reality we should be striving to remove the operators from the area at all times.
Increased plant safety puts focus on tank gauging
18 December, 2008 by Christian Skaug* | Supplied by: Emerson Automation Solutions
The demand for safety technology in bulk liquid storage plants is increasing worldwide. This market trend can clearly be seen in tank gauging projects where Safety Integrity Level (SIL) requirements are now being incorporated.
Laser safety sensor
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Jemtech Pty Ltd
The Shrike series of laser sensors for long-folder guarding installations has been upgraded in model SH-L600.
Force transducer with thin film sensor
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd
According to European standard EN 280, every aerial working platform with a payload of more than 200 kg and a space of more than 1 m2 has to be equipped with an overload protection. The platform has to be switched off at 110% of the nominal load of the platform, with an accuracy of ±10%.
Modular safety lights
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
Treotham Automation has launched the Elfin modular safety lighting range, which includes warning lights, access illuminators and machinery cabinet lights.
Fieldbus safety valve controller
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Metso Automation (ANZ) Pty Ltd
The Neles ValvGuard VG9000F for Foundation Fieldbus is claimed to be the first TÜV-approved (SIL3) Foundation Fieldbus (FF) safety valve controller to appear on the market. It combines the benefits of FF communication with the Neles ESD valve range to provide a new level of integrity and safety.
Wieland safety switch
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
Treotham Automation has released the Wieland SNV4063KP safety switch that has a selectable access delay for applications on machines that have a slow rundown time.
Spill containment unit
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The one-piece 100% polyethylene IBC 2000i features a 144 x 142 cm footprint to fit most 1000 L IBC dispensing units and also includes a 19 L pail holder for quick, easy dispensing into smaller containers.
Safety hinges, pull ropes and guards
01 December, 2008 | Supplied by: Treotham Automation Pty Ltd
Treotham Automation has increased its Euchner safety switch range with the addition of safety hinges, rope pull switches and CET non-contact safety guard locks.
Combustible gas safety monitoring — infrared versus catalytic gas detectors
19 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Aquip Systems Pty Ltd
When designing a combustible gas safety monitoring system for oil and gas, petrochemical or other applications, how do you decide whether to use infrared or catalytic gas detector technology?
Safety gate switch and interlock
01 November, 2008 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LP
Pilz has introduced a gate switch with an interlock with a non-contact transponder for the switching function and an electromagnet to hold the gate closed.
Modular safety system
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: Siemens Ltd
The Sirius 3RK3 modular safety system MSS offers an enhanced safety solution that combines the functionality of a simple safety relay and a fail-safe programmable logic controller.
Hazardous area gas analyser
05 October, 2008 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd
The flameproof housing of the EL3060 analyser fulfils the requirements of Category II 2G and due to its high safety standards can be used in plants with potentially explosive gas atmospheres of Zone 1 and Zone 2.
