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One of the most important standards to know if you're designing control panels for the North American market is UL508A. UL508A is a construction standard for electrical control panels. Also helpful are the National Fire Protection Agency's (NFPA) 79A (Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery) and the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).The UL508A standard is used to build Industrial Control Panels. The standard gives panel builders guidance on a variety of topics, including component selectio …

Motor control center (MCC) builders and consumers rely on standards, particularly UL 845, to ensure panel safety and operation. Below you will find information and suggestions to help you better comprehend the essential aspects of those standards.Building panels that comply with strict and confusing UL standards is not an easy task. Just because some technical aspects match between UL standards, doesn’t mean conflicts will not exist so one needs comprehensive knowledge to ensure panel safety dur …

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 …

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 …

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 …