We offer a selection of technical articles dealing with the safety of machines and plants - both in general and on particular aspects of product families for machine safety. Some of the contributions are from Schmersal employees, others are written by independent specialists, e.g. from industrial assessment organisations. The applicable PDF file can be stored on your computer by means of the download function.
Safety devices in foodstuff machinery must meet special requirements, which are primarily related to hygiene. The new generations of safety switchgear are developed from this perspective. more
Any visitor of EMO, who has checked out the latest machine-tools, will have noticed that many machines have once more become more powerful. The safety technology supports this general trend as well: new safety switchgear provide for an optimal integration of the safety functions in the processes and the work cycles of the operators. more
Geyssel GmbH is operating in a special segment of the packing machinery industry: the company develops and manufactures machines applying drinking straws onto the most diverse packaging at highest speed and with utmost precision. For its safety technology, Geyssel uses the Schmersal programme. more
The new SLC/ SLG 440 safety light grids and safety light curtains presented by Schmersal at SPS/ IPC/ DRIVES, gather many functions in one series. The user can, for instance, realise different blanking functions and activate a double acknowledgment, which provides for a higher degree of safety on blind, vast or complex hazardous areas. more