The requirements of modern production machines and systems include the need to ensure the safety of machine operators without interfering with productivity or product flexibility. Innovative safeguarding solutions meet these requirements as an integral part of these systems, without obstructing workflow in the process. Properly integrated safety systems can reduce manufacturing downtime through easy problem identification, save your employees from injury, and save you the potential costs related to employee injury. Machine builders can increase equipment sales with added operator safety features that their customers can appreciate. Call us at 763-780-2991 to learn more about our safety product offering, and how it can help your business improve. |
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| Safety PLC |
MELSEC QS Safety PLC
The QS Safety PLC is a fully certified safety controller that builds on the established technology of the Q Series Automation platform to provide a certified, cost effective, dependable alternative to hardwired safety relay panels. The QS Safety PLC uses CC-Link Safety to provide a comprehensive safety solution. Use CC-Link Safety to connect essential safety devices such as light curtains, emergency stops and similar devices to the safety PLC. |
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| Safety Light Curtains |
People and machines work hand-in-hand on many different types of machines. Guarding on many automatic operation machines requires compact solutions, and safety light curtains are the answer. Our product offering is cost-effective, offers maintenance-free operation, compatibility and interference immunity. Email your machine safety profile to us for a product recommendation, or call us to request a quote! |
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| Safety Laser Scanner |
Safety Laser Scanners can allow entire areas to be protected and divided into protective fields. Featuring laser-assisted 2-D scanning of the area and free switching between four programmable pairs of protective fields during operation. |
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| Multi and Single Beam Safety Devices |
Many production plants require that access to automatic production cells be protected without impairing the conveyor technology, or the supply of materials. We can provide a well coordinated range of multi-beam and single-beam safety light barriers. |
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| Safety Relays and Interfaces |
Safety relays and interfaces link safety sensors to machine controls. The interfaces used here have to be small, extremely reliable and have a long service life. We offer the right solution from sensor integration to muting system solutions for automated production cells. |
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| Safety Interlocks |
Safety Interlocks without guard locking are safety switches to monitor guard doors and flaps. Safety interlocks with guard locking keep doors locked to prevent access. Typical applications include monitoring the positions of guard doors and flaps and preventing unauthorized access and undesired interruptions. |
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| Mechanical & Non-Contact Safety Switches |
These switches are designed to safely secure or monitor the closure status of gates and doors. Non-contact safety switches are ideal for environments where heavy wash down/water, excessive dust or oily conditions are a factor. We offer a choice of lever arm, plunger or rope pull mechanical safety switches. Call us at 763-780-2991 for more information and pricing on these products! |
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| Test Monitoring Units |
Provide periodic sensor tests that do not impair machine functions. Typical applications include muting control and test monitoring for Leuze Type 2 Safety Sensors. |
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| Accessories |
Mounting columns provide free-standing floor mounting of safety light curtains and multi-beam light barriers. Mirror columns are used to secure multi-sided hazardous zones. |
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