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B&R Safety Technology - Compatibility with ABB Jokab Sensor Portfolio
In recent years, we have received many
inquiries regarding the compatibility of the B&R SafeIO portfolio with
safety sensors or special products such as safety mats.
With the ABB
Jokab sensor portfolio, we now have an optimal sensor supplement from the ABB
Group that can be combined with our proven SafeIO products. In order to relieve
our customers from unnecessary testing and tuning measures, we have checked and
tested the interaction of our SafeIO products with the ABB Jokab sensor
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Feb 20th 2020
B&R Industrial Automation Partners with Automation Distribution
Automation Distribution announces its new partnership with B&R Industrial Automation to distribute automation products and solutions in Eastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Southern New Jersey.
Acquisition creates a uniquely comprehensive automation portfolio for customers globallyClear commitment to B&R's growth strategy, mid-term sales ambition of >$1 billionB&R becomes new global business unit “Machine & Factory Automation”Commitment to growing B&R’s business is de
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Feb 5th 2020
Safety First: Avoid This Million Dollar Mistake
When an investigation discovered that a large UK food manufacturer
failed to install a
safety guard that could have prevented an engineer from major
injury when he was trapped while conducting a conveyor belt
inspection, the company was hit with a massive fine. This lesson serves as a
reminder that every food and beverage processor must plan and implement appropriate
safety procedures.
As safety requirements evolve, older equipment may
require additional safety measures to com
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Jun 10th 2019
Assessing the Impact of Change on Safety Related Systems
Functional safety (FS) impact assessments are vital to determine the potential risk any operational change may have on a safety related system. However, pressures stemming from lean management and budget constraints may result in some solutions not being adequately tested, which can compromise overall operational safety.It is often said that change is good, finding new ways to deliver improvements through thinking and doing things differently.In the industrial world, most companies have a strict
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Aug 28th 2018
All Your Machine Building Needs in One ABB Drive
If you are a system integrator, original equipment manufacturer or panel builder, the ACS355 is our top tier micro drive. It is focused on material handling, food and beverage applications, processing of rubber, plastic and wood. You have a cost effective, versatile drive offering the best connectivity in its class. Installation and commissioning is simple and easy, saving you labor time. Highlights0.37 to 22 kW/0.5 to 30 hpOptimized design for cabinet installations saves space and installa
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Jan 9th 2018