Product Announcements:
Industrial Machine Safeguarding

AutomationDirect adds new ReeR Micron series light grids, available in detecting or measuring versions, that use multi-beam photoeye arrays to detect the presence of objects anywhere within the controlled height of the sensor array. They are perfect for detecting, measuring, and counting various sized and shaped objects at random positions as they pass through the target area. Read more...

AutomationDirect has expanded their safety products line with additional Comepi safety switches. This offering includes new, more robust solenoid locking tongue interlock safety switches and RFID-coded solenoid locking tongue interlock safety switches.

All switches have a 1200N holding force and require the solenoid to be energized to unlock the switch. The RFID-coded models are u... Read more...

In this practical guide, you will find the 10 key steps for reconciling safety and productivity. In particular, you will learn: Read more...

Complex regulations, demanding technical implementation and meticulous documentation – machine safety is a real challenge. Many top machine builders therefore rely on collaboration with external partners. Read more...

Safety has a high value – it serves to protect people. Employees responsible for safety are faced with complex laws, regulations,
labeling measures and guidelines, making it difficult to remember the
minute details. We sort through the complex, often difficult to
understand requirements to make it easier for you. Read more...

A new dimension in safety technology. Allows safe three-dimensional environment perception that you can use to increase the safety and efficiency of your applications. Read more...

Safety systems control access to running equipment with locks and rotary keys Read more...

Partner up with SICK and benefit from safety solutions that make your processes run smoothly and enable humans and machines to work as a team. Not only do we make sure your workflows are safe, but we also realize their underlying productivity potentials. We call this Safe Productivity. Read more...

flexLock is an all-round safety locking device with an open locking head for 180° approachability and easy cleaning. Read more...

With 3D snapshot technology the live image monitor helps the driver avoid collisions by issuing acoustic and visual warnings, even in harsh production environments. Read more...