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How to migrate from EN 954-1 to EN ISO 13849-1 or EN 62061
EN 954-1 ceased to be current at the end of 2011, so companies still using this machinery safety standard need to migrate to either EN ISO 13849-1 or EN 62061. This article provides a roadmap to aid the transition.
EN 954-1 ceased to be current at the end of 2011, so companies still using this machinery safety standard need to migrate to either EN ISO 13849-1 or EN 62061. This article provides a roadmap to aid the transition.
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What to do now that EN 954 has gone
Much has been made of the change from EN 954 to EN 13849. In this article, Douglas Florence, a machinery safety specialist with SafeMech, analyses what this really means for machine builders and users.
Much has been made of the change from EN 954 to EN 13849. In this article, Douglas Florence, a machinery safety specialist with SafeMech, analyses what this really means for machine builders and users.
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Tutorial: the Stemmer Imaging machine vision test chart
Stemmer Imaging has created a short video that explains the various graphical devices on its test chart and how they are used to assess different features of machine vision components and systems.
Stemmer Imaging has created a short video that explains the various graphical devices on its test chart and how they are used to assess different features of machine vision components and systems.
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Last chance to migrate from EN 954-1 to EN ISO 13849-1
David Collier, Business Development Manager with Pilz Automation Technology, has some advice for machine builders who are still using the safety standard EN 954-1, which ceases to be current on 31 December 2011.
David Collier, Business Development Manager with Pilz Automation Technology, has some advice for machine builders who are still using the safety standard EN 954-1, which ceases to be current on 31 December 2011.
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How vibrating quartz tuning tines measure angular rate
This article from ETLG Inertial Aerosystems describes Systron Donner Inertial's GyroChip uses vibrating quartz tuning tines to sense rate by acting as a Coriolis sensor.
This article from ETLG Inertial Aerosystems describes Systron Donner Inertial's GyroChip uses vibrating quartz tuning tines to sense rate by acting as a Coriolis sensor.
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Machine builders and the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC
Paul Laidler of Laidler Associates, part of the machinery division of TUV SUD Product Service, explains what machine builders need to know about the EMC Directive, and how they can comply in a reliable and cost-effective manner.
Paul Laidler of Laidler Associates, part of the machinery division of TUV SUD Product Service, explains what machine builders need to know about the EMC Directive, and how they can comply in a reliable and cost-effective manner.
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How to select the best type of bearing lubricant
Nick Dowding, the Applications Engineering Manager at The Barden Corporation, discusses how to select the correct grease, oil or solid dry film lubricant for rolling element bearings.
Nick Dowding, the Applications Engineering Manager at The Barden Corporation, discusses how to select the correct grease, oil or solid dry film lubricant for rolling element bearings.
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How to choose the right press technology for assembly operations
Roger Ilett, the General Manager of Schmidt Technology Ltd, explains the different press technologies and how to choose the right one for a given application.
Roger Ilett, the General Manager of Schmidt Technology Ltd, explains the different press technologies and how to choose the right one for a given application.
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Latest-generation pressure transducers enhance performance
This article from Gems Sensors & Controls explains how the latest-generation pressure transducers, combining extremely sensitive pressure sensing with sophisticated electronics, enhance the performance of pressurised systems.
This article from Gems Sensors & Controls explains how the latest-generation pressure transducers, combining extremely sensitive pressure sensing with sophisticated electronics, enhance the performance of pressurised systems.
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Cost and quality benefits of cold forming copper components
Mark Jennings, Technical Director at Dawson Shanahan, explains how different metals and production processes offer a competitive alternative to traditional machining - and can, therefore, help to combat the problem of rising material costs.
Mark Jennings, Technical Director at Dawson Shanahan, explains how different metals and production processes offer a competitive alternative to traditional machining - and can, therefore, help to combat the problem of rising material costs.
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What to do when EN ISO 13849-1 replaces EN 954-1
Robin Carver, a qualified Safety Systems Engineer and a Safety Practitioner, provides some practical advice for machine builders who are not yet ready for the replacement of EN 954-1 by EN ISO 13849-1 on 31 December 2011.
Robin Carver, a qualified Safety Systems Engineer and a Safety Practitioner, provides some practical advice for machine builders who are not yet ready for the replacement of EN 954-1 by EN ISO 13849-1 on 31 December 2011.
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BS EN ISO 23125, the turning machine (lathe) safety standard
BS EN ISO 23125:2010 is the safety standard for turning machines (lathes). Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, reviews the standard to see what it contains and how it might help machine builders.
BS EN ISO 23125:2010 is the safety standard for turning machines (lathes). Jon Severn, Editor of MachineBuilding.net, reviews the standard to see what it contains and how it might help machine builders.
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