When it comes to safety for human, machine and the environment, Pilz is your reliable partner. In everything we do, we want to make the world a safer place. Our customers take centre stage. They can count on the quality of scalable, open automation solutions and reliable service from Pilz. Our components, systems and solutions …
Our mission is to automate plant and machinery in such a way that the safety of human, machine and the environment is always guaranteed. Numerous international approvals and certifications for our products, from sensor technology through to control and drive technology, ensure that our customers are spared costly re-adjustments, so that nothing stands in the …
Renate Pilz, who took over the management of the company following the early death of her husband Peter Pilz, was guided by her husband’s principles and continued to write the company’s history as he would have wished. She has always continued to develop and shape the company, showing great commitment. One example of this is …
Pilz has its roots firmly in the region and bears a special responsibility towards employees and the environment. Values build the foundation of our work culture. They guide us in our quest to ensure that those that come after us also live in a world in which they can enjoy safety, health and well-being. http://www.pilz.com …
Pilz supports teaching and works together with universities and institutes. At Esslingen University, we sponsor events and participate in the Industry Colloquium, for example, which serves as a meeting place for exchanging ideas and know-how between companies, politicians and students. We also offer support for Bachelor’s and Master’s dissertations and promote young talent. We organise …
The standard ISO 3691-4 specifies a clear procedure for achieving safety on an automated guided vehicle system, for both manufacturers and operators. It defines an automated guided vehicle system as a combination of one or more automated guided vehicles or autonomous mobile robots and the plant environment. The 2020 publication of the standard ISO 3691-4 for automated guided …
For automated guided vehicle systems (AGVS), in cooperation with the expert for material flow automation NAiSE GmbH, we offer the world’s first traffic and order management software, for all participants in intralogistics. Thanks to intelligent sensor infrastructure and integrated, manufacturer-independent communication, the order management software “NAiSE Traffic” analyses the flow of traffic and goods in real-time. The software …
Servo and stepper motors and VFD have two major EMI-related problems: excessive electromagnetic interference in equipment, and damage to the motor bearings caused by excessive high-frequency currents flowing through them. Excessive EMI causes problems with measurements and equipment operation. All pulse-width driven motors suffer deterioration of bearings (often called EDM – electric discharge machining). This article describes …
Whether in the design phase, during operation or with a machine retrofit: manufacturers and operators are naturally keen, and often legally obliged, to detect and eliminate potential safety risks for human and machine at an early stage. Pilz offers you comprehensive safety services customised to your company’s needs throughout the entire machine lifecycle.
Machinery that is imported into the USA and/or put into service there is subject to complex specifications that may vary depending on the state or region. Compliance with the testing standards of OSHA or UL is a mandatory requirement for market approval, for example. This applies to new, used and modified or expanded machinery. So anyone who sells …
