Australian company develops fire-retardant rubber for mining
13 September, 2019 | Supplied by: Elastomers AustraliaAustralian company Elastomers Australia collaborated with leading mining operators to develop non-burning rubber screen media panels.
TÜV SÜD pulls out of dam safety checks
26 August, 2019Germany's TÜV SÜD has pulled out of conducting safety assessments of dams after the collapse of a Brazilian dam it had vetted killed almost 250 people in January.
UNSW students create solution to prevent electrocutions
16 August, 2019A team of students from UNSW Sydney has designed a virtual and augmented reality system that allows workers to safely shut down dangerous machinery in industrial plants.
Evolving from safety relays to safety PLCs
07 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Siemens LtdAs machine tools and process operations become more complex, the shortcomings of traditional safety relays become more obvious.
Pilz safe radar system
06 August, 2019 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPThe Pilz safe radar system comprises the LBK System safe radar system from Inxpect and the Pilz PNOZmulti 2 configurable small controller.
Schmersal SLC/SLG440 IP69K safety light curtains and grids
30 July, 2019 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe SLC/SLG440 IP69K safety light curtains and grids are suitable for use in hygiene-sensitive sectors including food, pharmaceuticals, meat and milk processing.
Efficient process-controlled access guarding without muting sensors
05 July, 2019 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdSystems such as conveyor lines with safety light curtains must often reliably distinguish between people and merchandise.
Schmersal Safety Field Box system
30 June, 2019 | Supplied by: Control Logic Pty LtdThe configurable Safety Field Box system allows safety switchgear devices to be connected in the field and freely interlinked on a decentralised basis.
IDEC HS1T safety interlock switch
25 June, 2019 | Supplied by: IDEC Australia Pty LtdThe HS1T interlock switch with solenoid provides 5000 N of locking force.
Report on deadly oil rig explosion to find company culpable
07 June, 2019Alarms were off, protocol absent when five died in explosive blowout.
Pizzato Elettrica P-KUBE Krome series safety door handles
30 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe P-KUBE Krome series combines a robust handle for safety enclosures with an ergonomic, rounded grip and built-in, customisable control button, with various illuminated signalling options.
Pizzato Elettrica NG series safety switches
28 May, 2019 | Supplied by: Leuze electronic Pty LtdThe Pizzato Elettrica NG series safety switches equipped with RFID technology now include versions with integrated buttons for control and signalling functions.
Requirements for IEC 61511 best practice compliance
07 May, 2019 by Sven Grone, Schneider Electric Safety Services Practice Leader | Supplied by: Schneider ElectricProof testing and a SIL study may no longer be enough during the operate and maintain phase.
Pilz PITmode fusion modular access permission system
30 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPThe PITmode fusion modular system offers more flexibility for functionally safe operating mode selection and for the control of access permissions to plant and machinery.
Pilz PSENscan safety laser scanner
26 April, 2019 | Supplied by: Pilz Australia Industrial Automation LPThe PSENscan safety laser scanners from Pilz are now also suitable for area guarding in vertical applications, eg, for access protection.
