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Experts on-hand (1st March 2012)
Machine safety experts from Pilz will be on-hand throughout the show to give advice on functional safety-related control standards and applications, in particular regarding the necessary transition from EN954-1 to EN IS
From Plant process control
Sharing knowledge (1st January 2012)
The Machinery Safety Alliance is a new, non-profit collaboration between Festo, Fortress Interlocks, Pilz Automation Technology, Troax, UK Engineering, and Werma, each of whom will provide expertise from their own field
Machinery safety (1st November 2011)
Machinery safety specialist Pilz Automation Technology has achieved accreditation with The National Skills Academy for Materials, Production and Supply, for its 1, 2 and 4-day City & Guilds Machinery Safety training cou
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Free guide to functional machine safety (1st July 2011)
Aimed at anyone responsible for the functional safety of machinery – ie. mechanical and electrical engineers, machine builders and systems integrators – Pilz Automation Technology has produced a 200-page 'Safety Compe
Upgrades:The need to conform (1st May 2011)
The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC came into force on 29th December 2009. Stewart Robinson, consultant engineer at Pilz Automation Technology,believes the main challenge it poses for end users is in the upgrading or int
Machine speed monitor (1st May 2011)
A safety relay that monitors the safe standstill, over-speed and direction of rotation of a variety of machines is now available from Pilz Automation Technology. The PNOZ s30 speed monitor can be used for applications
Safety package (1st March 2011)
BVM Brunner, a manufacturer of film wrapping packaging machines, is benefiting from safety solutions from Pilz. To comply with EN ISO 13849-1, BVM Brunner carried out renewed machine risk assessments in order to update
Machinery safety training courses (1st January 2011)
Machinery safety specialist Pilz Automation Technology has published a new machinery safety training course schedule for 2011. The new booklet is available now.
Machinery safety (1st January 2010)
Pilz Automation Technology has updated and added to its range of machinery safety courses to reflect changes in legislation and has published a new booklet and schedule for 2010.
Safety courses (1st September 2009)
Pilz Automation Technology has published a new booklet outlining its machinery safety courses and schedule until December 2009.
Space-saving safety controller (1st September 2009)
Pilz Automation Technology has launched the PNOZmulti Mini multifunctional configurable safety controller for applications to BS EN ISO 13849-1 Ple and BS EN 62061 SIL 3.
Safety and control (1st May 2009)
Pilz Automation Technology is launching the PSS4000 Automation System and PAS4000 software suite that, together, provide a new way to design, program and implement automation. A key feature of the concept is the integra
Supporting role (1st March 2009)
Pilz Automation Technology believes the provision of easily accessible, high quality technical support for machinery safety products is a very important element of customer service. Its engineers are available to respon
Free booklet outlines course (1st March 2009)
Pilz has published a free booklet outlining its machinery safety courses and schedule for January to June 2009.
Manages marking (1st November 2008)
Pilz Automation Technology can manage entire CE marking projects on behalf of clients or provide input as and where called upon, thereby helping clients comply with European Directives. Machinery manufactured, imported
Switch + interlock (1st November 2008)
Pilz Automation Technology has launched PSENslock, a device that combines the functions of a safety gate monitoring switch and interlock in one compact unit.
Machinery safety courses (1st September 2008)
Providers of training in machinery safety and the management of health and safety, Pilz Automation Technology has published a booklet outlining the courses and timetable for July to December 2008. Many of the courses in
Seminar on standard (1st September 2008)
Pilz Automation Technology is organising regional seminars based around EN ISO 13849-1.
New software (1st July 2008)
Pilz Automation Technology has released a new version of its PAScal software package for performing the calculations required when designing safetyrelated control systems for machinery in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1
Standard for safety distances (1st July 2008)
A new standard for safety distances came into force on 30 April 2008. BS EN ISO 13857:2008 Safety of machinery. Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs replaced both BS EN 294:19
Real-time safety (1st May 2008)
Stewart Robinson of Pilz Automation Technology outlines the technology underlying SafetyNET p, a safe real-time Ethernet protocol for industrial communication
Eye up a safety demonstration (1st March 2008)
Pilz Automation Technology will demonstrate its vision-based machinery safety monitoring system and visitors will be able to benefit from free machinery safety advice by having confidential discussions with Pilz consult
Safety light curtains: the need for inspections (1st March 2008)
Companies using light curtains to safeguard machinery often do not appreciate the implications of the regulatory requirement for inspections. Steward Robinson of Pilz Automation Technology explains the requirements.
Machinery safety courses (1st January 2008)
Pilz Automation Technology is a key provider of training related to machinery safety and the management of health and safety.
From Classic to modern relays (1st November 2007)
Pilz PNOZ Classic safety relays are used by many companies as an inhouse standard. However, Pilz has since developed the PNOZ X range, the PNOZelog range and, most recently, the slimline, multifunctional PNOZsigma range. With
Safe camera is a winner (1st November 2007)
At a glittering awards ceremony held at the Grosvenor Marriot hotel in central London, the Pilz SafetyEYE safe camera system for three-dimensional zone monitoring was declared Automation Product of the Year. The judges chose
Enhanced versatility (1st September 2007)
Pilz Automation Technology is launching new modules for use with its PSSuniversal modular safety controller for safety and standard automation applications. The InduraNET p modules enable robust wireless links to be im
Shroud added (1st May 2007)
Pilz Automation Technology has introduced a new version of its PITestop emergency stop pushbutton with a rugged shroud.
3D zone camera offers improved protection (19th March 2007)
A new three-dimensional zone camera from Pilz offering improved protection for workers operating in the vicinity of robots and other machinery in automotive plants will soon be available...
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3D zone camera offers improved protection (1st March 2007)
A new three-dimensional zone camera from Pilz is offering improved protection for workers operating in the vicinity of robots and other machinery in automotive plants will soon be available. SafetyEYE, developed by Pilz in c
Small relay (1st September 2006)
Pilz Automation Technology's allnew PNOZsigma range of compact safety relays are multi-functional, have improved diagnostics, are easier to expand and benefit from improved switching capacity.
Safety light barriers (1st September 2006)
A new range of safety light barriers has been launched by Pilz Automation Technology with the introduction of new standard light curtains that are available from stock on short delivery times.
In control (1st July 2006)
Pilz Automation Technology has launched SafetyNET p, a combined system for safetyrelated, standard control and motion control applications.
Slim & safe (1st July 2006)
Pilz Automation Technology is launching the PNOZsigma range of compact safety relays that are multi-functional, have improved diagnostics, are easier to expand, and that benefit from improved switching capacity. Included in the line-up is a tiny 12.5
Safe update (1st May 2006)
Working closely with the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH), Pilz Automation Technology has developed a two day, Managing Safely recertification course that incorporates a one day module on Machinery and Work Equipment Safety. The M
Training extended (1st January 2006)
While the standard training courses offered by Pilz Automation Technology have proved popular, many companies have asked Pilz to modify or create a bespoke course to suit the needs of their trainees.
From Premises management maintenance
Approved safety relay (1st September 2005)
One of the first users of Pilz Type- Approved (or e-marked) safety relays is Terberg Matec UK, a builder of vehicle bodies for the kerbside collection of waste.
From Handling storing
Free manual (1st July 2005)
Available free from Pilz, the Control and Monitoring Technology Applications Manual explains how various devices can be used to improve machinery and process safety, both for protecting personnel and preventing damage to equipment and materials being
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Preparing for the HSE’s three year, enforcement-led campaign in the manufacturing sector (1st March 2005)
Following the HSE’s announcement that it is to run a three-year, enforcement-led campaign to improve the health and safety record of the manufacturing sector, many companies wish to take action but are unsure of where to start. With this in mind, Pil
Single source for machinery safety (1st March 2005)
Pilz has built an enviable reputation for its machinery safety products, and the company's name is all but synonymous with the self-contained safety relay invented by Pilz in 1987. More recently the company has diversified its product range and start
Machinery safety course divides into modules (1st March 2005)
Pilz Automation Technology has developed a practical and informative modular training course to enable attendees to gain a greater understanding of the requirements of machinery safety legislation and standards.
Safety a cert (1st March 2005)
Pilz Automation Technology has introduced a Certified System Integrator programme to help users of system integrators to ensure that projects with safetyrelated aspects are completed competently.
Light curtain (1st November 2004)
Pilz has introduced its PSEN op 2/4 series of Type 2 and Type 4 safety light curtains. Models are available with resolutions of 14, 30 and >40mm for sensing breaches of the barrier by finger, hand or body. A Safety BUS p safe fieldbus connection is a
Info source (1st November 2004)
Several of the news items and articles published in the Pilz Safety Update email newsletter and on the Pilzsupport website have referred to documents from the HSE. Now, these, plus many more, can be viewed, printed or saved to the user’s hard disc vi
Safe maintenance (1st September 2004)
Craig Torrance, Pilz Automation Technology and Eddie Sharkey, Impart highlight that machinery safety at all times - includes during maintenance
IMPROVED PRESS SHOP SAFETY (1st September 2004)
Changes to the law relating to machinery safety on production plants means car manufacturers are required to adapt machinery to meet the new regulations.
4-day course (1st May 2004)
A four-day modular training course with exercises and exams has been put together by Pilz Automation Technology to enable candidates to gain a greater understanding of the requirements of machinery safety legislation and standards.
Free guide (1st May 2004)
The sixth edition of the Pilz Guide to Machinery Safety contains 224 pages of useful information on the regulations affecting machinery safety, the supporting standards and risk assessment principles.
