INDUSTRIAL SAFETY SYSTEMS

Ensuring efficiency and safety in industrial environments has never been more crucial as manufacturing processes evolve. That’s why EXAIR has introduced Catalog 36 — a full-color, in-depth resource designed to help businesses tackle conveying, cooling, cleaning, blowoff, drying, coating, and static control challenges. This latest edition features an expanded selection of products, technical guides, certifications,…

Norstat now offers the TURNCAM safety switch, designed for hinged guarding applications. The TURNCAM safety switches from Mechan Controls are designed to be an affordable method of keeping a hinged machine guard safe. There are 3 versions of the TURNCAM available. TC1 in stainless steel or TC2 in ABS or stainless steel. The TURNCAM can…

AutomationDirect has added additional Zener barriers from STAHL to isolate various control signal types from hazardous environments. For automated systems installed in potentially explosive atmospheres (ex., oil and gas production), extra precautions must be taken to ensure the electrical circuits do not become ignition sources. Properly grounded Zener barriers isolate the electrical signal from the…

The award-winning EXAIR Varistat Benchtop Ionizer is a powerful fan-driven static eliminator that neutralizes static charges on surfaces in demanding industrial environments. This Ionizer delivers a consistent stream of ionized airflow, effectively removing static and particulates without needing compressed air. The Varistat is now available in 230 volts to meet the requirements of industrial locations.…

AutomationDirect has added ProSense FLG series detecting light grids that offer a cost-effective solution for object detection and feature a simple setup with no programming required. They have no dead zone on the full detection height and are perfect for a variety of applications, such as material handling, counting, and warehousing. The ProSense FLG series…

Norstat now carries the MOSAIC RV Line, an ATEX-certified version of the popular Mosaic safety controller series from ReeR Safety that is both ATEX and HAZLOC-certified for use in potentially explosive environments. The MOSAIC RV Line is ideal for industrial environments that demand reliable safety solutions where potentially explosive atmospheres exist such as chemical, petrochemical,…

Norstat has introduced the TG1 from Mechan Controls, a safety tongue interlock designed for hinged, lifting, and sliding guard applications. The TG1 tongue guard safety interlocks were designed to be an easy and affordable method of keeping a machine safely guarded. With three versions available (ABS, 316 stainless steel and ABS w/ stainless steel head),…

Vertex Wireless has announced a new strategic collaboration with Samsung and Pepperl+Fuchs. This collaboration aims to improve industrial mobile communications by introducing intrinsically safe mobile devices designed for hazardous environments. As part of this partnership, Vertex Wireless will leverage Samsung’s mobile technology and Pepperl+Fuchs’ expertise in intrinsically safe design to provide mobile devices that meet safety standards for…

EXAIR’s family of Air Knives (Super Air Knife, Standard Air Knife, and Full-Flow Air Knife) provides a laminar air curtain for blowoff, cleaning, drying, and cooling applications. Independent laboratory tests certify that EXAIR’s Air Knife Systems have met the rigorous safety, health, and environmental standards of the European Union to attain the CE mark. Plus,…

Norstat now offers the SR E and SR E4C, safety interfaces for E-Stop buttons and safety switches. The ReeR SR E and SR E4C are safety interfaces for E-Stop buttons and safety switches that are equipped with selectable automatic or manual start/restart command. They utilize either screw terminal blocks or clamp terminal blocks and have…

EXAIR’s TurboBlast Safety Air Gun is a revolutionary air gun designed to tackle the most challenging cleaning and blowoff applications in industrial settings. With the help of an easy-adjust gate valve, the TurboBlast can be fine-tuned to meet the user’s specific needs on the fly. This dynamic air gun is the perfect combination of power,…

Able Electropolishing has been awarded AS9100:2016 certification for compliance with aerospace and defense industry quality management standards. Its customers include industry-leading aerospace, medical device, and automobile manufacturers. The AS9100:2016 standard requires rigorous on-site auditing and inspection, followed by annual surveillance audits to ensure adherence to all requirements, including conformity to customer, statutory, and regulatory requirements for…

Bivar, a producer of LED and light pipe solutions, announces the launch of its Surface Area Side Glow technology. This surface area illumination integrates light pipe technology, lensing, and sophisticated control techniques to deliver uniform edge illumination that is both visually striking and functionally effective. The Surface Area Side Glow is designed to enhance user…

EXAIR’s new Ultrasonic Leak Detector (ULD), a hand-held instrument engineered to help locate the source of costly leaks in a compressed air system, has received an upgrade in look and function. The EXAIR ULD can play a major role in identifying and pinpointing costly leaks that often go undetected, allowing quick repair and cost savings.…

EXAIR’s EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac is an all-encompassing vacuum that simplifies the filter change process when switching from vacuuming a dry material to a liquid. Utilizing minimal compressed air, the EasySwitch is ideal for any application – wet, dry, light, or heavy. The EasySwitch is now recognized as a patented EXAIR product, which not only confirms…

binder, a supplier of industrial circular connectors, has developed industrial LED lights designed for dual purposes: illuminating workspaces and indicating different operating modes of machines. The company created M12 LED lights in response to a specific request from a biologically oriented research project. Originally, these lights were designed to stimulate octopus reproduction using specific wavelengths…

AutomationDiret has added CCEA VEGA series recessed industrial LED light bars to expand its offering of industrial LED fixtures. Specifically designed for medium and large CNC equipment, these compact fixtures feature a rugged, ultra-slim anodized aluminum housing that is highly resistant to dust and liquids and allows mounting outside the machine’s working area. These 24…

Bivar, a manufacturer of LED and light pipe solutions has announced its new surface area light guides. These guides combine advanced light pipe technology, lensing, and control techniques to uniformly illuminate surface areas in a space-saving design. Bivar’s high reliability PLCC surface mount LEDs onboard ensure vibrant color output, attractive appearance, and long-lasting performance. The…

EXAIR, a provider of engineered compressed air solutions and static elimination, and BETE, an engineered spray nozzle and spraying systems manufacturer, announced a definitive merger agreement under which EXAIR has acquired BETE. This landmark combination promises to do what both companies have been doing for decades: create something that has never existed before – and…

Safety light curtains are a non-separating guard used for the protection of hazardous areas. They detect the passage of objects and direct the machine to stop the hazard. Because they do not provide a physical barrier, consideration must be made to place them a suitable distance from the hazard point to ensure the hazard is…

Emerson has introduced the DeltaV Flex System, a subscription service that combines the DeltaV PK Flex Controller, term-based software licensing, and product support in a turnkey solution. The result, according to the company, is more flexibility for OEMs and process manufacturers that create small standalone systems, such as research and development labs, pilot programs, or…

For spraying processes where space is at a premium, EXAIR offers the new 1/8 NPT FloodStream Liquid Atomizing Spray Nozzle. Producing a deflected flat fan pattern, the FloodStream provides a consistent and proficient spray for precise coverage in close quarters. Manufactured from 303 stainless steel, common applications include washing/wetting, dust suppression, lubrication, part cooling, and…

EXAIR’s EasySwitch Wet-Dry Vac simplifies the filter change process when switching from vacuuming a dry material to a liquid or vice versa. Using minimal compressed air, the EasySwitch is a powerful pneumatic vacuum suitable for wet, dry light, and heavy applications. The fast and toolless conversion to vacuuming liquids is done by releasing one latch,…

The European Machinery Directive requires a risk analysis should be performed for every machine before being brought to market. The convergence of IT and OT and the rapid technological development has made it necessary to revise the Machinery Directive. The result is the new Machinery Regulation: It will replace the Machinery Directive as the legal…

EXAIR’s new 316 Stainless Steel ATEX Cabinet Cooler Systems are the latest solution for protecting sensitive electronics in ATEX classified areas. This low-cost and reliable product is UL tested, CE compliant, and meets the stringent requirements for use upon classified purged and pressurized electrical enclosures within Zones 2 and 22. With cooling capacities up to…