Machine Building

Safety advice for first-time users of industrial robots

Machine builders and system integrators installing a robot for the first time need to be aware of the important differences between conventional automation and robotic applications when it comes to safeguarding. This article from Pilz contains a wealth of useful guidance.

21st September 2007

Machinery safety brings time savings and productivity benefits

Ian Murgatroyd of Pilz Automation Technology explains how today's machinery safety technologies are bringing benefits to machine builders and end users.

8th September 2007

Understanding corporate manslaughter and negligence

John Glover, a sales engineer with Pilz Automation Technology, discusses the implications of the new Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 and, within that context, examines the subject of negligence.

29th August 2007

Couplings help cut energy consumption - and carbon footprint

This article from Abssac argues that something as apparently simple as a flexible shaft coupling can help manufacturers reduce energy consumption and, therefore, work towards the ideal of a carbon-neutral factory.

21st August 2007

Climate change: take action now or wait for disaster

Mitsubishi Electric's Energy Spokesman Jeff Whiting welcomes the CBI to the fight against global warming, but says they need to prove their commitment with long-term deeds.

15th August 2007

Explaining how split roller bearings cut MRO costs

This article from Schaeffler outlines how split roller bearings help heavy industries minimise downtime, simplify mounting and reduce assembly and maintenance costs.

5th August 2007

Arguments in favour of investing in industrial robots

Stirling Paatz, MD of Barr & Paatz, believes that today people should not be asking themselves 'why robots?' but 'why not robots?'.

31st July 2007

What is meant by an employer's 'duty of care'?

This article from Pilz Automation Technology explains to machine builders, machine users and others, what is meant by the term 'duty of care' in relation to health and safety.

30th July 2007

The benefits of using soft starts on motors

This article from Softstart explains why soft starters are being specified on equipment for which they were previously not being considered.

26th July 2007

Tactile safety devices explained

Barry Goodwin of Leuze Mayser describes the various types of tactile safety devices that are available for machinery applications, namely safety mats, bumpers and edges.

17th July 2007