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More connection options

The base unit of the configurable control system PNOZmulti 2 has grown: up to 12 safe expansion modules can now be connected on the right-hand side; a new output module with 14 semiconductor outputs for standard applications is also available. So larger projects can now be implemented simply and flexibly with PNOZmulti 2; several projects can also be managed in parallel. 

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Safety recognition for installation project

George Koch Sons Europe has completed a major environmental process installation at Toyota’s Derbyshire premises, with the project enhancing the vehicle manufacturer’s handling of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s) – and even prompting two of the company’s prestigious Paint Shop Principal Contractor’s Safety Awards.

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Safety module up for award

Fortress Interlocks’ proNET safety and communications module has been nominated for the Tomorrow’s Health and Safety Awards 2017. 

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Platforms that cause explosions

Pyroban is reminding businesses of the importance of protecting plant equipment such as access platforms, scissor lifts, spider lifts or boom lifts before any use in potentially explosive areas.

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Reporting ‘near miss’ accidents

A near miss could be your next accident so they should never go unreported. When a near miss does go unreported, you’ve lost an opportunity to make improvements and learn from the incident.

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Machinery risk system

TÜV SÜD Product Service has launched mCom+, a machinery safety risk assessment management system for OEM’s and end users. 

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Merging automation and safety functions

Pilz is launching a new generation of field level devices with the decentralised I/O system PSSuniversal 2. It consists of the PROFINET communication module and a selection of I/O modules.

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Small but strong

Norbar Torque Tools has introduced its most compact member of the HT3 family, the HandTorque HT3-1000.

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Explosion protected forklifts

Kommerling UK has improved safety and productivity at its Lancashire site with a new fleet of explosion protected forklifts. A switch from a “Zone 1” reach truck to “Zone 2” has also helped to greatly reduce costs.

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