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.

Wiser Systems, Inc., Ultra-Wide Band, Redundant Radio Location & Tracking, WISER’s ATLAS™ and Locator™ live positioning systems, wireless locating, Mark Dirks, wireless calibration tools, warehouse management, supply chain logistics

New Generation of Real Time Location System Tags

WISER Systems Inc.’s ATLAS and Locator live positioning systems empower Industry 4.0 automation initiatives in smart manufacturing, operational improvements, supply chain logistics and more.

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New Generation of Real Time Location System Tags

WISER Systems Inc.’s ATLAS and Locator live positioning systems empower Industry 4.0 automation initiatives in smart manufacturing, operational improvements, supply chain logistics and more.

Pilz, autonomous mobile robots, PNOZmulti 2, safety laser scanner PSENscan, SecurityBridge, PNOZmulti Configurator, safeguards

New Comprehensive Safety Solution for Autonomous Mobile Robots

Pilz offers a new safety solution in accordance with ISO 3691-4 for the efficient flow of goods in production and logistics that are undertaken by AMRs.

Pilz, Safety Distance Calculator, safety light curtains, ISO 13849 or IEC 62061

Free Software Tool for Automatic Calculation of the Safety Distance for Safety Light Curtains

The Safety Distance Calculator from Pilz is a digital calculation tool that uses the values entered to determine the necessary safety distance and suggest the appropriate light curtain in each case.

Social Distancing for “Next Normal” Manufacturing

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.

Advanced Wheel Chock System

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.

Collaboration With Boundaries – Device Enforces 6-Foot Distancing

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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RADNOR™ line of Personal Protective Equipment, women’s PPE line, Airgas, industrial gases, safety products, gloves, welding jackets, Jay Worley, Air Liquide company

Airgas Launches New Women’s PPE Line, Championing Safety, Comfort, and Inclusion

The launch of this new RADNOR women's PPE line is a significant step towards ensuring that all workers have access to the protective gear they need to perform their jobs safely and effectively.

Bernard, Fume mitigation, Personal protectove eqiupment, MIG guns, welding

The Importance of Implementing a Layered Approach to Fume Mitigation

When it comes to fume mitigation, a multifaceted approach maximizes safety for optimal weld environments.

enclosed safety shower, Bradley, Halo Eye/Face wash, stainless steel slats, UL Certified to ANSI/ISEA Z358.1, eye/face wash

New Enclosed Safety Shower Provides Innovative Drenching Technology

Bradley Corp. expands wash-down solutions with stainless steel enclosed Safety Shower and Halo Eye/Face Wash.

Matt Gazzola, LZRTect™ Retractable Laser Weld Screen, Shaver Industries, shields against laser beams, sparks, heat, ultraviolet light, and flying debris

Innovative Retractable Laser Weld Screen Introduces a New Era of Laser Welding

Shaver Industries offers a groundbreaking advancement in laser welding safety with the launch of the LZRTect Retractable Laser Weld Screen.

New Generation of Real Time Location System Tags

WISER Systems Inc.’s ATLAS and Locator live positioning systems empower Industry 4.0 automation initiatives in smart manufacturing, operational improvements, supply chain logistics and more.