Machine Building

Standards and guidance for press brake safety

Kevin Ives, a consultant with Pilz Automation Technology, introduces the key standards and official guidance relating to press brake safety.

12th June 2008

EN ISO 13849-1 and safety-related mechanical components

Due to a lack of relevant data, there appears to be a problem with applying the machinery safety standard EN ISO 13849-1 to systems incorporating mechanical components. The intention is that this web page will provide a forum for designers, suppliers, consultants and others to share their views on this subject.

28th May 2008

ISO 13857, the standard for machinery safety distances

Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, and Managing Director of Procter Machine Guarding, explains how the international standard ISO 13857 relates to the two well known reach distance standards EN 294 and EN 811.

19th May 2008

What are the advantages of machined springs?

Abssac explains what advantages machined springs offer over conventional wire wound types.

6th May 2008

Safety of machinery: EN ISO 12100-1 and EN ISO 12100-2

Jeremy Procter, Convenor of the European Standards Committee responsible for Machine Guards, and Managing Director of Procter Machinery Guarding, discusses parts 1 and 2 of EN ISO 12100, the machinery safety standard.

4th May 2008

How to choose the right type of locking fastener

This article from Spiralock presents four things that engineers need to know about choosing locking fasteners that can result in better, more reliable assemblies.

30th April 2008

A safe, real-time Ethernet protocol - SafetyNET p

Stewart Robinson of Pilz Automation Technology outlines the technology underlying SafetyNET p, a safe real-time industrial Ethernet protocol.

24th April 2008

The right concept for a machine safety-related control system

Stewart Robinson of Pilz Automation Technology explains how the right safety concept can make a significant difference to both the installed price of a machine's safety-related control system and its long-term cost-of-ownership.

24th April 2008

Pre-harnessed energy chains save money for machine builders

Justin Leonard, Energy Chain Systems Director at igus UK, explains how pre-harnessed and ready-to-fit energy chains can save money for machine builders and machine tool manufacturers.

16th April 2008

Corrosion protection for bearings - the many alternatives

Dr Steve Lacey, Engineering Manager at Schaeffler UK, explains the importance of selecting the correct coating or corrosion-resistant material for rolling bearings destined to operate in harsh environments.

11th April 2008