Safety, Standards & Compliance

Rockford Systems Inc. offers precision-engraved acrylic copolymer guard-opening scales.

The new absolute LC 195S and LC 495S sealed linear encoders from HEIDENHAIN are now available for use on machines that need to be certified for functional safety.

Oil mist filtration for machine tools makes for a cleaner working environment and better operating conditions for machines.

SICK announced the launch of the deTec4 Core safety light curtain.

Denray Machine Inc. says its downdraft tables are ideal to help protect workers from hazardous smoke, fumes and particles generated during grinding, welding or sanding operations.

J.W. Winco Inc. offers series EN 239.1 and EN 239.2 Hinges with Integrated Safety Switch, in metric sizes.

Tapeswitch Corp. released the PCU programmable safety controller that further extends robust safety product system capabilities to include systems integration, programmable logic control functions and management software (included).

A new HemiPleat eXtreme nano fiber filter from Camfil Farr Air Pollution Control (APC) reportedly offers higher filtration efficiencies, greater durability, and better resistance to pulse-cleaning than competitive products.

Camfil Farr APC has announced major updates to its popular line of Gold Series cartridge dust and fume collectors.

Rockford Systems spotlights an adjustable stroke drop-probe device that is used on small machines to protect the operator's fingers from point-of-operation hazards.

Trigonometry for Engineering Technology by Gary Powers is a 280-page book from Industrial Press Inc. The book is designed to teach the fundamentals to students new to the subject and is also useful for in-house training programs and as a self-study refresher.

A variety of quality-constructed, very versatile universal ball and socket shields are available from Rockford Systems Inc.