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Transforming the safety level of manufacturing sites from "relying on education" to "design-driven" — This handbook explains how to advance risk assessment and build safety controls equivalent to Cat4 and PLe in a simple manner, centered around ISO 12100, ISO 13849, and ISO 14119. Readers can quickly understand everything from visualizing accident factors to optimal measures through illustrated flows and real data. Part two covers power interlocks using IEC 60947-3 compliant disconnect switches and Fortress trap keys, detailing the steps to upgrade existing equipment without additional wiring, along with case studies from four industries: steel, cement, and paper. It eliminates the concerns of design and maintenance engineers regarding "overly complex PL calculations" by achieving Cat4 and PLe without the need for calculations. With 16 pages and over 30 illustrations, supervised by the Kraus & Naimer safety team, this handbook is filled with practical insights that can be immediately used for in-house training materials and proposal creation in machine safety. If you want to obtain persuasive materials for safety investments, download it for free now!

Every year, over 130,000 "caught-in or caught-between" accidents occur according to labor accident statistics. Many of the causes are unexpected restarts during cleaning and maintenance. This book thoroughly explains the lockout-tagout (LOTO) procedures and disconnect switches that serve as fundamental countermeasures, in accordance with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare regulations and the requirements of IEC 60204-1/JIS B 9960-1. The third edition, consisting of 32 pages and over 30 figures and tables, is structured into six chapters: "Legal Obligations and Penalties of LOTO," "Safety Differences between Disconnects and Breakers," "Five-Step Selection Process and Comparison of Terminal Types," "Trap Key Collaboration Achieving Cat4/PLe," and "Implementation Effects in the Food, Automotive, Chemical, and Logistics Industries." It also includes checklists and flowcharts that can be immediately used on-site. Additionally, it features the latest column examining "Are round crimp terminals really essential?" and provides comprehensive navigation from standard compliance to wiring efficiency, using examples from Klaus & Neimer's dustproof and explosion-proof IP66/67 compliant model range. This book is useful for updating safety training materials and preparing investment approval documents for equipment. Download it for free now and elevate your company's safety culture!

The "key switch" that influences the operation and safety of industrial equipment. This book systematically explains everything from its mechanism to the key points of selection and design, serving as a practical guide that allows beginner engineers and purchasing personnel to quickly determine "what to choose and how to use it." Chapters 1 to 3 organize the key points of safety design, such as structure, operating principles, dust and water resistance (IP66), and forced separation mechanisms (in accordance with IEC 60947-5-1), with abundant illustrations. Chapter 4 presents a comprehensive table of the Klaus & Neumer product lineup covering rated currents from 1 mA to 32 A, and verifies specific results such as "zero failures" and "30% reduction in man-hours" through case studies from four industries: food machinery, automotive equipment, outdoor gates, and more. The end of the book includes a checklist and a comparison table of contact materials, condensing know-how that can be used "from the day you read it." It is a compact 16-page version supervised by the authoritative technical team of the company, making it ideal for sharing on-site or as internal training materials. Download it for free now and eliminate selection errors and design rework!

This book is a 20-page practical guide systematically summarizing the essential BCP measures for power supply that Japan's manufacturing industry, which frequently faces typhoons, earthquakes, and floods, needs to ensure "operations do not stop due to power outages." Starting with the basics of BCP/BCM, it explains preparations for the most significant obstacle during disasters, "power outages," using abundant illustrations and the latest data (from the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency White Paper and Cabinet Office surveys). Additionally, it clearly organizes the selection points for emergency generators, industrial storage batteries, and high-current cam switches, and includes specifications compliant with IEC60947-3/JIS C8021-3 and layout examples for transfer panels. Furthermore, it introduces four case studies on "construction equipment rental," "building materials manufacturers," "solar power equipment," and "UPS maintenance," presenting the challenges and effects before and after implementation in a quantitative manner. After reading, you will have a concrete action plan that clarifies "which equipment should be prioritized for recovery in your company," "how to shorten power outage recovery times through wiring and switch configurations," and "how to outline a phased implementation procedure that minimizes costs and space." This content is beneficial not only for design and maintenance engineers who are in a hurry to formulate BCP but also for purchasing, production management, and management levels. Download it for free now and put it to practical use.

In food manufacturing sites, while hygiene management, high-pressure cleaning compatibility, and machine longevity are required, a lack of knowledge about appropriate power switches has become a bottleneck for safety and productivity. This handbook delves into specific points and examples across 2 to 3 fields to help select the most suitable power switches for food machinery and equipment. It provides knowledge that can be immediately utilized upon reading. ■Problem-Solving Effects - Enables the selection of switches that meet safety and hygiene requirements, such as high dust and water resistance (IP65 to IP69K), durability, and locking functions. - Acquires design and operational know-how based on the key points of laws and regulations, including HACCP and Article 107 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. - Gains practical insights through case studies that lead to trouble prevention and maintenance cost reduction after implementation. Download it for free now and take the first step towards establishing the safety and hygiene of food machinery and equipment with optimal switch selection!

In recent years, semiconductor shortages and natural disasters have caused delays in receiving necessary components, leading to equipment downtime. This comprehensive 20-page expert guide thoroughly explains how the durable and multifunctional "cam switch" addresses these on-site challenges. It introduces design know-how to minimize risks associated with unpredictable delivery times for power supplies, momentary interruptions during UPS/inverter replacements, and prolonged responses from limited maintenance teams, using real-world examples from six industries, including public pools, waste treatment facilities, and railway stations. Additionally, it clearly explains the technical advantages unique to Klaus & Neimer's cam switches, including a double cam structure that covers rated currents from 1 mA to 2,400 A, a 4-contact/stage design, gold contacts, and a self-cleaning mechanism, all illustrated for better understanding. Furthermore, it encompasses international compliance with JIS C 8201-3, IEC60947-3, UL, and CCC, as well as a high domestic production rate of 99%, allowing for uniform specifications to be procured in 62 countries worldwide. This book provides concrete strategies for design and maintenance engineers, as well as purchasing and management teams, to simultaneously achieve "zero downtime" and "BCP enhancement." Download it for free now and acquire control panel designs that are resilient against power troubles.

This book is a practical guide that condenses "Motor Basics + Control Devices + Selection Know-How" into one volume. It clearly explains, from a field perspective, the differences between the characteristics of three types of motors (AC, DC, and stepping), inverters, magnetic switches, cam switches, and the optimal use of manual forward/reverse switches. It is ideal for design and maintenance engineers who are struggling with "wanting to add reverse functionality" or "wanting to simplify control," as well as for purchasing, production management personnel, and management. In the latter half, it provides detailed information on the Klaus & Neumer product lineup, which includes options such as IP66/67 compliance and spring return. It presents case studies from four industries, along with wiring diagrams, outline drawings, and checklists, demonstrating specific effects such as a 50% reduction in space and improved operational efficiency. With over 60 visuals including charts and photographs, it offers reliable information clearly stating standard numbers (JIS C 8201 / IEC 60947) and rated values. Download it for free now and utilize it to improve motor control.

With the rapid expansion of direct current applications in renewable energy, EVs, and data centers, the question of "how to choose a DC switch that can be safely disconnected" has become a common challenge for design and maintenance personnel. This document systematically organizes the basics of AC/DC, notable applications, arc discharge countermeasures, and examples of DC switches compliant with IEC60947-3 in 16 pages. It also illustrates the I-V curves by the number of contacts and the test conditions for "disconnection guarantee," allowing for immediate application in field decisions after reading. ● Main Readers Manufacturing industry electrical and mechanical designers / maintenance engineers, renewable energy and power supply personnel, purchasing and management executives ● Expected Outcomes ✓ Understand the essential differences between AC and DC in 30 minutes ✓ Grasp trends and standard requirements in the five major DC markets such as solar power, storage batteries, and railways ✓ Compare the advantages of three patterns of arc suppression and disconnection methods ✓ Quick reference for selecting IP66/67 and DC1000V compliant switches and their implementation effects ✓ Confirm investment recovery images through four case studies in construction machinery, communications, and storage systems As a first step to accelerate decarbonization and BCP measures, download it for free now and share it with your team.