Flexibility in production is indispensable these days. Plant and machinery must be expanded or retrofitted to react quickly to new market opportunities. Expanding or retrofitting old machinery is often very cost-effective too. Exploit the potential of retrofitting! Pilz is the partner you should consult with when modifying your plant and machinery or having the changes …
There are many benefits to automation, which today is used in many industries across the world. When you automate machines, or even entire manufacturing and production facilities, you not only simplify processes but also increase quality and productivity. However, the safety aspect is very often neglected with industrial automation, and not just to the detriment …
Consumer diversity in globalised markets and environmental sustainability are key factors defining the dynamic and competitive food and beverage business. Refining flavours and ingredients, preparing your products and high speed filling and packaging requires effective management of a wide range of plant and machine assets. Handling frequent new product introductions, which may require integration of …
Cable cars are now an indispensable form of transportation in winter sports areas and municipal transport systems. Whether travelling by funicular, aerial cableway or T-bar lift, passengers must always be transported safely. http://www.pilz.com Passenger cabins that “hover” up to several hundred metres above ground place huge demands on safety. When it comes to control technology, …
This industry in particular uses large, interlinked machinery such as rolling mills, galvanisation plants or surface treatment equipment. These are often complex, for example requiring protection against an uncontrolled start-up,via LOTO (Lock Out – Tag Out) or a locked stop for example. http://www.pilz.com Would you like further information on safe automation solutions in the steel and …
As automation experts we provide solutions for monitoring all the relevant safety functions on wind turbines. Many years of experience from the field of industrial automation have helped us to understand the requirements of a wind turbine. Solutions for many wind turbine manufacturers worldwide are tailored specifically to the industry and argue the case for …
From a manually operated standalone workstation to a fully automated press line, we can provide solutions for all types of press. For special requirements in press technology Pilz has developed an electronic rotary cam arrangement, which increases both the productivity and safety of the press in combination with the automation system PSS 4000. For press brakes in particular …
Performance, rapid tool change or traverse speed with high accuracy are all significant factors in the precision and productivity of a machine tool. The safety of man and machine plays a significant role, but must not obstruct the production process. What’s needed, therefore, is a tailored safety concept with appropriate sensor, control and drive technology. As …
Is your railway infrastructure outdated? Is it difficult or even impossible to get hold of spare parts? Do you associate fault diagnostics with tiresome car journeys? Get around the availability bottlenecks and invest now in the railway automation of the future. We can enable a modernised railway infrastructure as well as safe railway operation! Our safe solutions for railway …
Each robot application must be considered individually in terms of safety. Pilz provides support with a range of services tailored to the individual life phases of a robot system: From application analysis to risk assessment in accordance with EN ISO 12100, through to CE marking. Our safety solutions meet the specifications of DIN EN ISO 10218-2 and ISO/TS 15066. …
