Increasing automation in mechanical engineering means that the demands on machine safety are also rising. Availability, cost-effectiveness and process safety must all be reconciled.
Safety gates, covers and flaps protect operating personnel from hazardous movements or flying parts from plant and machinery. The market offers a wide range of safety switches, guard locking devices and safety gate systems for monitoring and access security; these not only take safety-related aspects into account but economic considerations too.
However, sensor technology on its own is not enough; the solution is only complete with the corresponding evaluation devices.
A guide on how to select the appropriate sensor from the wide range of available options can be found under Expertise > Editorials > "Optimum but safe combination, one source for sensor and control technology".
