Safety guard interlocks help protect operators when working with rotating equipment and other high-risk machinery. However, interlocks are vulnerable to manipulation, putting operators in danger from unsafe machinery. To prevent this issue, David Dearden, Managing Director of Euchner UK, offers suggestions on how machine builders can prevent operator bypass.

For quick, easy and precise clamping of shafts and hubs, ABSSAC offers a wide range of hydraulic clamping bushes. ETP products simplify shaft connection and maintenance - whether the hubs are to be removed or repositioned, the mounting and dismantling process can be done in seconds.

PULS announces the launch of its new series of PISA-M 4-channel electronic circuit breakers (ECBs). These devices are the perfect safety and power distribution tool for applications with power requirements ranging from 90 W to 480 W.

IDEC Corporation announces the new SX8R Bus Coupler module, which empowers users to easily deploy I/O modules throughout equipment and systems. This supports the industry design trend of using smaller, decentralised control panels to simplify installations and reduce wiring complexity, resulting in overall cost efficiency.

Industrial automation (IA) is no longer a nice-to-have, but a necessity. Something that more and more plant managers are now considering. Richmond Averill, Schaeffler UK’s Industrial Automation OEM Sales Engineer, discusses how emerging trends in IA are impacting Schaeffler and its OEM customers in terms of reskilling of labour and how robots can boost accuracy and productivity.

Motion Control Products (MCP) is excited to introduce a range of high quality, high precision slotless BLDC motors for fast movements and a robust power delivery motion system.

The ISIS safety control system from Mechan Controls is designed to ensure high levels of safety in industrial environments. Achieving Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL3) and Performance Level e (PLe), the system is capable of monitoring various safety devices such as non-contact safety switches, emergency stop (E/Stop) buttons, grab wire systems, rubber safety profiles, and safety mats.

When protecting guards, there are various factors to consider, depending on the application. For example, the type of safety gate, the respective installation situation and how it is used. With this in mind, Pilz is adding two new sensors to its portfolio of safety locking devices – PSENmlock mini for space-critical applications and PSENslock 2 with optimised hygienic design, as well as new versions with stainless steel components.

Robust and reliable connector solutions are essential for the production and distribution of hydrogen. The efficient networking of all components and systems, secured by connectivity, is necessary to implement an effective process flow, from the generation through to the distribution and consumption of hydrogen.

Linear motion specialist Tolomatic has expanded and enhanced its RSX high force electric linear actuator range, which is supported in the UK by motion specialist INMOCO. These changes include updated model numbering and the introduction of new products to meet a wider array of industrial applications.