When servicing electrical equipment, workers must comply with safety regulations that require a voltage verification test to validate the absence of voltage. This process includes a number of stages that can be complex and time-consuming when using hand-held portable test instruments. The VeriSafe Absence of Voltage Tester from Panduit simplifies this process by automating […]
With all different types of fieldbus control for wiring industrial or commercial applications, there is a need for a master shut off function – or E-Stop function – that makes the equipment safe to be around when it’s time for maintenance or upgrades. Motor disconnect switches have been used with interlocking contacts, but those can […]
Federal Signal’s 121S Vitalite Rotating Warning Light is a compact, economical warning lamp designed for in-plant use. It is ideal for emergency warning or status indication in noisy areas. A parabolic reflector rotates around an incandescent lamp, shining an intense, fixed beam in all directions at a rate of of 60 flashes per […]
Federal Signal’s Model 55 and 56 Resonating Horns are electric horns that produce sound by means of a diaphragm, and resonates a column of air. Resonating horns can be used wherever a louder, more powerful signal is required, since the output is greater than that of a vibrating horn. The Model 55 is […]
Pilz M1P series safety relays feature positive guided relay outputs that include 1 Category 4 safety output or 2 Category 2 safety outputs. There are also semiconductor outputs with either 2 category 4 or 4 category 2 safety outputs as well as 1 auxiliary output. The unit can have 4 test pulse outputs and one cascading […]
Fluke’s VoltAlert electrical testers are a quick and inexpensive way to check for the presence of live voltage on AC circuits, switches and outlets before working on them. The non-contact operation is intuitive and easy to use – simply place the tip of the tester in close proximity to a terminal strip, outlet or supply […]
ABB Jokab Safety offers an extensive range of innovative products and solutions for machine safety systems. The range includes optical safety devices, which detect a presence in their protected field to activate safety protocol without any action from the machine operator. Satisfying the demand for robust optical safety devices is the ABB Jokab Safety Orion […]
Electricity is dangerous. Seasoned vets in the industry may think they’re experienced enough to cut corners, and new hires might not realize the potential dangers associated with working with electrical equipment. This is why the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has a standard for safe work practices for electrical construction and maintenance. It protects workers, […]
The PNOZmulti Mini is a configurable, compact safety controller that can monitor more than three safety functions. If your application doesn’t require a more robust solution, the Mini may be a more economical alternative to the original PNOZmulti. The Mini is also a standard-bearer in space-constrained applications. It measures 45 millimeters across, just a third […]
When it comes to safety, there are no shortcuts. The old adage, “safety first,” should be priority number one in every case. Around machinery? “Safety first” is no lighthearted idiom. It’s life-saving advice. But we are often faced with situations we can’t always control, especially around complex hardware and machines. Moving parts, complicated circuits, high […]
An arc flash, or flashover, is the light and heat produced from an electric arc supplied with enough electrical energy that it can cause substantial damage, harm, fire or injury. Specifically, an arc flash is part of an arc fault, and can be imagined as a type of electrical explosion that occurs when a flashover […]