From the storeroom, several tonnes of paper reels travel across the production plant’s operating area because, due to lack of space, the plant is built “back to front”. That’s why each reel must be inserted manually by an operator, with a considerable loss of efficiency. Also, for reasons of infrastructure, the plant had been reset …
The safe solution applied at EuroChem comprises a radar system and PSSuniversal PLC controller from the automation system PSS 4000. Six radar sensors are attached to each of the conveyor’s six discharge points. They reliably detect all movements in the surrounding area. Each discharge point has its own control unit, which interprets the sensors’ signals …
The CGM rotary indexing table is a servo-driven, modular and flexible fully automatic machine. A driven axis is responsible for the movement of the rotary table as well as the vertical and horizontal stroke. The motion control system PMCprimo DriveP specifies the movements and is responsible for the whole motion and safety management of the …
In addition to using PSS 4000, Arcelor Mittal also commissioned Pilz to completely overhaul the plant. One challenge in this modernisation process was the frequent shutting down of the start-up burners that ignite the main burners, which repeatedly led to extended outages. The existing burner control module and flame monitoring via UV cells were not …
The challenge: the rear access areas also have to be protected. On their own, however, the pair of safety light curtains provided did not offer rear access protection. The solution: a safety laser scanner PSENscan is added to the safety concept. Installed centrally underneath the test system racks, it permanently scans a defined safety zone …
The Austrian parquet manufacturer Scheucher plans sustainably, and not just when it comes to maintaining its plant. It’s the reason why the company completely retrofitted one of its existing milling machines – the aim being a universally sustainable safety solution. Scheucher was convinced by Pilz’s holistic approach: a comprehensive service from safety-related plant assessment to …
To completely exclude a potential hazard, it is essential to comply with the prescribed minimum values for water flow, water pressure and air pressure when the nozzles are used. The automation system PSS 4000 now takes the place of the previous system in monitoring the nozzles and the machine – with an optimised function range. …
The automation system’s PSSuniversal PLC controller, in conjunction with the decentralised I/O system PSSuniversal, takes full control of the flight carousel on the Götterflug – from closing and locking the bars on the seats through to rotating the tower and monitoring the end positions of the extension arms. Coded safety switches PSENcode also manage the …
Two special optical sensors, installed above the feed opening to scan it, form part of the solution for the safe cardboard feed on the tray former. If these signal that there are insufficient cardboard blanks in the infeed, then PNOZmulti 2 triggers an immediate stop of the hazardous movement. Once the cardboard stocks have been …
The particular focus of the safety concept: the new interface between the robot and bending machine, as this poses a variety of risks for the people located there. Firstly, no operator should stand too close while the robot is loading; secondly, the safety concept must guarantee that operator and in particular finger protection is fully …
