Are optical safety devices sufficient for safety measures? Even if the safety device operates normally, it is the valve that controls the "pneumatic energy."
Scene content: The operator was unable to set the workpiece properly due to carelessness. There is an optical safety device, so even if the neighboring operator adjusts the workpiece by hand, the machine should stop... The 'valve' controls the rise and fall of the pneumatic cylinder. If the valve fails, even if the safety device operates, the air cannot be switched, and the cylinder will not stop.
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Points of Labor Safety/Machine Safety In this case, safety measures are insufficient with just electrical control. "Pneumatic energy" is also subject to risk assessment.
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Is relying solely on optical safety devices sufficient for safety measures? Even if the safety device operates normally, it is the valve that controls the "pneumatic energy." A valve failure can lead to accidents. Scene description: The operator was unable to set the workpiece properly due to carelessness. With the optical safety device in place, the machine should stop even if the neighboring operator adjusts the workpiece by hand... The rise and fall of the pneumatic cylinder are controlled by the "valve." If the valve fails, even if the safety device operates, the air cannot be switched, and the cylinder will not stop. Points on labor safety/machine safety: In this case, safety measures are insufficient if they rely "only" on electrical control. "Pneumatic energy" is also a subject of risk assessment.
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Ross Asia Co., Ltd. is the Japanese subsidiary of the American company Ross Controls (established in December 1973). Since its founding in 1921 as a manufacturer of pneumatic equipment, Ross Controls has been widely adopted across various industrial sectors. Celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2021, the company now has manufacturing and sales bases in the United States, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, China, Brazil, India, and Canada, providing ISO-compliant products and products that meet safety standards in various countries. Ross Asia covers the Asian region excluding China and India, manufacturing, selling, and servicing Ross products in response to the safety requirements of key industries in each country. (ISO 9001 certified) [About Ross Controls] Based in Ferndale, Michigan, Ross designs and manufactures pneumatic valves and control systems and is globally recognized as a leader in fluid power safety solutions and poppet valve technology. Ross offers standard and customized ROSS/FLEX solutions for industrial machinery and automation applications. Keywords: Ross Asia, machine safety, pneumatic safety, hydraulic safety