Safety upgrade boosts productivity at Corus pipe mill

As part of its continuous improvement programme, Corus has gained a potential 17 per cent increase in throughput on the 'tab attach' process in its 42inch pipe mill at Hartlepool, while still maintaining a safe working environment. This has been achieved by working with consultants from Pilz Automation Technology and by upgrading conventional safety relays to modular safety controllers that monitor crane motion and light curtains.