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Chaos to Control: How Pizzato Safety Switches Tame Industrial Beasts

Pizzato Switches August 28, 2024 | Blog Post, Venus Automation An Overview on Pizzato Safety Switches Safety switches are crucial in manufacturing and automation because they help protect both workers and machinery from accidents and malfunctions. These devices ensure that machines operate within safe parameters by stopping or preventing operations if unsafe conditions are detected, such as the opening of a guard or the overtravel of a machine part. By enforcing strict safety protocols, safety switches reduce the risk of injury, prevent equipment damage, and contribute to a safer and more reliable production environment. They are an essential component in meeting regulatory standards and ensuring continuous, safe operation in automated systems. Pizzato Elettrica is an Italian company known for its high-quality safety and automation products, particularly safety switches. With a strong focus on innovation and reliability, Pizzato provides solutions that ensure the safe operation of machinery in various industrial environments. Their product range includes limit switches, safety hinges, rope pull switches, and RFID-enabled safety devices, all designed to protect workers and equipment. Types of switches and common features FD SERIES FG SERIES NG SERIES ST SERIES The Pizzato FD series switches are robust, high-reliability safety and position switches designed for industrial automation. They feature metal housings, high mechanical endurance, and are rated for up to SIL 3 and PL e, making them suitable for critical safety applications. With an IP67 protection rating, these switches are resistant to dust and water, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments. Key applications include position monitoring, emergency stop functions, and safety interlocking, where they ensure that machinery operates only under safe conditions. High Mechanical Endurance: Rated for millions of operating cycles, ensuring long-term reliability. Robust Construction: Features metal housings that provide excellent durability and resistance to mechanical stress, shock, and vibration. Positive Opening Contacts: Ensures reliable operation even if contact welding occurs, crucial for safety functions. Versatile Actuators: Offers a wide range of actuators, including plunger, roller lever, and adjustable lever types, catering to various application needs. High Protection Rating: Many FD switches have an IP67 protection rating, making them resistant to dust and water ingress, suitable for harsh environments. Compliance with Safety Standards: Conforms to international safety standards, including EN 60947-5-1 and EN ISO 13849-1. Safety-Related Control Systems: Ideal for safety-related control systems up to SIL 3 and PL e. The Pizzato FG series switches are general-purpose safety switches designed for use in a variety of industrial applications. These switches are typically used to monitor the position of safety guards, doors, or gates, ensuring that machinery operates only when all safety conditions are met. The FG series is built to be tamper-resistant, providing reliable protection against unauthorized access or bypassing of safety measures. With durable construction and high protection ratings, FG switches are well-suited for environments where safety and security are critical. Tamper-Resistant Design: Prevents unauthorized bypassing, ensuring safety protocols remain intact. Durable Housings: Built to endure tough industrial conditions and protect against physical damage. High Protection Rating: Features an IP67 protection rating, making them resistant to dust and water ingress for reliable operation in harsh environments. Versatile Applications: Ideal for monitoring safety guards, doors, and protective barriers, ensuring machinery operates only under safe conditions. Compliance with Safety Standards: Conforms to international safety standards, making them suitable for integration into safety-critical systems. The Pizzato NG series switches are advanced safety switches that utilize RFID technology to provide high security and tamper resistance in industrial safety applications. These switches are designed to monitor the position of safety devices such as guards, doors, or hatches, ensuring that machinery can only operate when all safety conditions are met. The NG series offers a high level of protection, with each switch uniquely coded to prevent unauthorized access or bypassing. These switches are ideal for use in environments where stringent safety and security measures are required. RFID Technology: Provides high-level security and tamper resistance, with each switch featuring a unique code to prevent unauthorized access. High Safety Standards: Rated up to SIL 3 and PL e, making them ideal for safety-critical applications. Flexible Installation: Can be mounted on various safety guards and doors, offering versatility for different industrial environments. Built-In Diagnostics: Includes features to monitor performance and provide early warnings of potential issues. High Protection Rating: Features an IP67 rating, making them resistant to dust and water for reliable operation in harsh conditions. The Pizzato ST series is an advanced range of safety sensors that leverage RFID technology to deliver exceptional safety and reliability in industrial settings. These sensors are designed to meet the rigorous requirements of Australian safety standards, including AS 4024.1 for safety of machinery. The ST series allows for the connection of up to 32 sensors in series while maintaining the highest safety level (PL e) as specified in EN 13849-1. This capability ensures comprehensive safety coverage for complex machinery setups. Additionally, the sensors feature robust construction and versatile connectivity options, making them ideal for safeguarding various industrial applications and ensuring compliance with Australian safety regulations High Safety Standards: Designed to meet the highest safety standards, including PL e and SIL 3. RFID Technology: Offers unique coding for each actuator to prevent tampering. Series Connection: Allows for the connection of up to 32 sensors in series while maintaining maximum safety levels. Robust Construction: Meets IP67 and IP69K protection standards, making them suitable for harsh environments. Ease of Installation and Diagnostics: Features symmetrical housing, multicolour signalling LEDs, and flexible mounting options. Programmable Versions: Includes programmable versions for added flexibility. Magnetic Holding Force: Offers options with magnetic holding force for enhanced reliability. Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. The Pizzato FD series switches are robust, high-reliability safety and position switches designed for industrial automation. They feature metal housings, high mechanical endurance, and are rated for up to SIL 3 and PL e, making them suitable for critical safety applications. With an IP67 protection rating, these switches are resistant to dust and water, ensuring reliable performance in harsh environments. Key applications include position monitoring, emergency stop functions, and safety

The Ultimate Handbook for Machine and Equipment Safety

The Ultimate Handbook for Machine And Equipment Safety Nov 29, 2023 | Blog Post, Venus Automation There are many types of machines used in the Australian Workplace which have potential hazards that can harm workers. The Work Health and Safety Act (2011) has requirements for Person Conduction Business or Undertaking (PCBU) to manage risks associated with the use of a plant. In this short blog we will look into: 1. What is machine and equipment safety?  2. What are the hazards and risk? 3. What products are available?  What is machine and equipment Safety? The fundamentals of Machine and equipment safety as per AS 4024.1-2014 involves the practices, protocols, and measures implemented to ensure the well-being of individuals and the protection of property when operating or interacting with various types of machinery and equipment. This involves assessing and mitigating potential hazards, providing proper training for operators, implementing safety features, and adhering to established guidelines and regulations. The goal is to minimize the risk of accidents, injuries, or damage associated with the use of machines and equipment in various industries, ranging from manufacturing and construction to healthcare and beyond. “Safety First” – It’s every employers responsibility – Raju Kotecha What are the Hazards?Typical hazards or the dangerous parts of machinery include: In running rollers that ‘draw you in’ Shear points Flying ejected parts Moving parts that can bump and knock Hot and cold surfaces What are risk? Bumping Catching Flying Swarf Cutting Dragging Shearing Crushing Pressured Liquid/Gas What Safety Products are Avaliable? A brief overview of the key products that can be integrated into your safety design to ensure your employee’s safety: Safety Programable Logic Controller (PLC) Known as a safety PLC, is a specialised type of PLC for the safety automation industry, designed to meet the standard of IEC 62061, ISO 13849-1, and IEC 61058. These devices control and monitor different processes and functions of the machine. Thanks to the nature of PLCs, safety functions can be implemented efficiently and in a customized to the user’s need. With pluggable expansion modules, the safety PLC is also adaptive for larger systems. These PLCs can work in conjunction with various safety sensors and mechanical interlocks.     Find out more by viewing Wieland’s SAMOSPRO range and ReeR’s MOSAIC Series. Wieland’s SAMOSPRO ReeR’s Mosaic Wieland – SAMOS® PRO Compact ReeR – Mosaic M1 Range Safety Relays Safety Relays are devices designed for safety applications meeting the requirements of EN 60947-8-5-1 and EN60204-1. Their primary function is to monitor and manage safety-related processes, acting as a dependable intermediary to execute crucial functions like emergency shutdowns. The relay must met the safety requirement of the circuit having self-monitoring redundancy and must ‘fail-safe’. These devices work in conjunction to safety sensors and interlocks. They are expansion modules available for additional inputs and outputs.   Find out more by viewing our various types of safety relays:   Standalone Safety Relays with 2 N/O Outputs Standalone Safety Relays with 3 N/O Outputs Standalone Safety Relays with 4 N/O Outputs Back EMF Monitoring Relay 2 N/O Outputs 3 N/O Outputs 4 N/O Outputs Back EMF Standstill Monitoring and Timer Relays Time Delay Relays 2 Hand Relays Expansion Modules StandStill Monitoring Time Delay 2-Hand Expansion Modules SNO 4062K-A UF 6925 – SAFEMASTER SR E4 SNE 4028S-A SNE 1 SNA 4044K-A SNV 4052K-A SNE 4024K-A SNV 4063KL-A Safety Light CUrtain Safety Light curtains are a optoelectronic sensor system that uses one or more light beams, emitted by an Emitter and received by a Receiver, to create an array of light breams across an opening or a perimeter. The light curtains will detect the presence or intrusion of objects or people within the defined space, triggering a safety response, such stopping the machine. These devices are made to met the requirement of IEC 61496-1 and IEC 61496-2. Find out more about our wide range of  Light Curtains below:   Finger Protection (14mm) Hand Protection (30mm) Body Protection (90mm) Multi-beam – Perimeter Guarding Integrated Muting Functions ReeR – EOS4 X JANUS – ML TRX Non-Contact Safety Sensors PI-Safe – Inductive Sensor SMA Series – Magnetic Safety Sensor R-Safe – RFID Coded Sensor SR Series – Magnetic Coded Sensor Non-contact safety switches use the principles of RFID, induction, and electromagnetism to determine when to cut power to a machine. These switches have applications in safeguarding machinery, reducing the risk of injuries in hazardous areas. The advantages of non-contact safety switches include longevity and minimal maintenance requirements make them highly appealing, while their resilience to shock and vibrations ensure reliability in demanding environments. Additionally, the devices can be uniquely coded, making them resistant to tampering and further enhancing their suitability for safety-critical applications. Explore our range of non-contact safety sensors! Inductive Proximity Sensor RFID Coded Sensor Magnetic Coded Sensor Stainless Steel Electronic Sensor Range Safety Switches and interlocks Safety switches play a vital role in safeguarding machinery and preventing accidents. Unlike traditional switches, they are designed with a focus on safety, often utilizing features outlined in standards such as ISO 14119:2013. One key advantage of safety switches is their ability to interrupt power or control circuits to machinery, creating a safe state when needed. Safety switches come in different types, including non-contact switches that operate without conductive contacts. They may utilize methods such as magnetic, transponder, or inductor technology to detect when it’s necessary to interrupt power.  Explore our extensive safety switches and interlocks! Tongue Solenoid Interlock Switches Electro-Magnetic Solenoid Locking Switches Metal Body Mechanical Interlocks Plastic Body Mechanical Interlocks Stainless Steel Mechanical Interlocks Foot Petal Switches Enabling Switches Two-hand Control Panel Foot Petal FG Series Cat 3 P-KUBE FD 2031-M2 FD 2056-M2 FD 2016-M2 HP Series FD 2093-M2 KL3-SS – Stainless Steel Electro-Magnetic Solenoid Locking Switches NG Series – RFID Solenoid Locking Cat 4 Emergency Stops & Rope Pull switches Emergency stop (E-stop) switches and rope pull switches are critical components in industrial safety, designed to provide rapid and effective shutdowns in emergency situations. Emergency Stop (E-stop) Switches: E-stop switches, as the name suggests,