Safety & Environmental Equipment

Products • July 17, 2017

Detect-A-Finger Drop-Probe Device

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 5,000 American manufacturing workers suffer injuries involving amputation or limb loss every single year. In all, amputations rank in OSHA's top three serious workplace injuries. Rockford Systems recognizes that these devastating, life-altering injuries are typically avoidable with the right safety equipment in place. The company's Detect-A-Finger drop-probe device, for example, is designed to prevent a riveter, welder or other small machine from cycling if it encounters fingers in the point-of-operation area, therefore preventing contact between the operator and dangerous moving parts.

Products • July 6, 2017

Electrically Interlocked Safety Shields

Rockford Systems offers a line of electrically interlocked safety shields for cutting and turning machines that protect operators against flying chips, sparks, debris, and coolant. The electrical interlock prevents machines from starting until the shield is positioned safely in front of the hazardous area, also called the point-of-operation.

Products • June 19, 2017

RSXpress Fully Automated Machine Safety Assessment Service

Rockford Systems announced its new RSXpress fully-automated machine safety assessment service. The new service integrates Rockford System's surveying expertise with a proprietary, cloud-based digital platform, allowing the company to generate risk assessment and machine survey proposals up to 50 percent faster than legacy methods.

Products • June 9, 2017

EX-AL Barrier Guarding Systems

Rockford Systems offers its EX-AL barrier guarding systems, now available custom-designed and built to meet the safety standards of the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI). By harnessing more than 45 years of experience in machine safeguarding, Rockford Systems is able to deliver customized guarding for traditional presses, milling machines, lathes and drills, as well as the newest automation systems.

Products • April 17, 2017

MobileDefender Model S Helps to Ensure Worker Safety

SecuraTrac announces its mPERS mobile emergency pendant, the MobileDefender Model S (MD-S). The model S (MD-S) is developed on the same platform as the MobileDefender and introduces new capabilities that will help to ensure the safety of those who use the MD-S and the SecuraTrac platform.

Products • April 10, 2017

Noncontact Magnetic Switches

Rockford Systems LLC is bringing added safety to the factory floor with a new line of noncontact magnetic switches that ensure a machine's chip deflection shield is properly positioned between the operator and machine's point of operation hazard while running. Chips are very sharp and can cause serious, sudden injuries to the operator without the shield in place.

Products • April 4, 2017

LiftLok Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor Safety System

Wildeck Inc. has introduced a new LiftLok VRC safety system to prevent lift operation by untrained or unauthorized personnel. A basic key switch or a more feature rich 10-key pushbutton digital keypad can be added to any Wildeck mechanical or hydraulically-operated VRC (Vertical Reciprocating Conveyor).

Products • April 4, 2017

NetGate Pick Module/Rack System Safety Gate

Wildeck Inc. has announced its new NetGate pick module safety gate, which will transform open rack loading zones into protected, safe access areas by providing full height fall protection within the pallet zone.

Products • March 16, 2017

ECA 4000 Angle Ring Encoder Series

HEIDENHAIN updates its successful angle kit encoder line again by modifying the ECA 4000 angle ring encoder series for use in safety-related applications. Of notable use in machine tools where dangerous conditions exist, this new ECA 4410 encoder is also useful in many automation applications such as in robotic arms for example.

Products • March 14, 2017

Cable and Push-Button Emergency Stop Assembly

Rockford Systems LLC has introduced a new cable and push-button e-stop (emergency stop) assembly featuring a unique cam operation for faster positive stopping of metal working machines, yet is immune to nuisance tripping due to vibrations. The new assembly (CLM510) is also effective as an awareness barrier on the backside of shears and press brakes, as well as around the perimeter of other hazardous areas for reducing risk.

Products • March 2, 2017

Series 700U Explosion-proof and Series 800 Air-cooled Magnets

Eriez offers dry-type suspended electromagnets backed by third-party certifications for installation in hazardous locations with combustible dust and flammable gas or vapor environments. Notable certifications include Canadian Standards Association (series D800) and Underwriters Laboratory (series 700U).

Products • February 27, 2017

3M SecureFit Protective Eyewear 600 Series

Job sites are unpredictable, with environmental conditions and tasks that can vary widely from day to day. In response, 3M Personal Safety Division has expanded its SecureFit Protective Eyewear line by offering more features and deeper personalization with the debut of the new 3M SecureFit protective eyewear 600 series.