Nelsa Machine Guarding Systems

We are able to supply the complete range of high quality machine shop guards originally developed by EJA Ltd under the Nelsa brand name.

Included in the range are swing-aside (SSA) milling machine guards and just swing-aside (JSA). Sliding & saddle mount lathe shields, lathe chuck guards, Safetispeed drill guards, magnetic safety chip guards, along with grinding wheel guards. These are all available in an extensive variety of sizes to suit the vast majority of machine tools in use today throughout the UK.

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Safety handbook: EN ISO 13849-1

If you design and build machines and have used EN 954-1 as a guidance standard to demonstrate compliance, you will be required to reassess your machines safety related control systems to new European standards such as EN ISO 13849-1, EN 62061 or directly to the Machinery Directive.

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Screw or spring connection

Legrand has been manufacturing Viking 3 terminals in its Normandy factories for over 30 years. Millions of installers throughout the world use the range have watched it evolve into an industry benchmark. Used together with Legrand’s CAB 3 marking system and Starfix ferrules, Viking 3 completes the package of solutions for reliable, easy to use connection systems.

Screw connections

Scientific Technologies Inc. (STI) has been a major worldwide supplier of machine safeguarding products and safety light curtains since it first introduced infra-red solid state proximity photoelectric control more than thirty years ago.

• High contact pressure -using the clamp/bar system
• Captive screw
• Excellent mechanical strength- high quality surface-treated steel clamp
• Perfect electrical conduction- with the tinned brass bar
  (complies with RoHS)
• Tried and tested- for strength, retention, destructive torque- resistance and ageing

Simple innovation

Optimised size, simplified fixing and standardised end caps on the new Viking 3 range make installation, connection and marking easier than ever.

• Direct screw less fixing on rail for protection conductor modules up to 10mm width
• Identical height for blocks of 16 to 70mm
• Single end caps for width of 5 to 10mm

Spring connection

• No connection tool required- Direct insertion up to 6mm width. Disconnection with screwdriver (complies with RoHS)
• Constant pressure
• Easy management of cables- with inclined cable entries
• Automatic connection- with or without ferrules
• Double central marking area.

Springing into action

In response to installer feedback, Legrand's Research and Development team has created an innovative range of spring terminal blocks that offers many new advantages.. all with high connection quality.

• Bridging combs and markings are perfectly visible
• Compact terminal blocks mean that valuable space can be saved
• Integrated end caps for widths of 6 to 12mm

More convenient wiring and easier installation with common accessories

• Additional functions can be added: Standard, neutral or protected isolation, MCBs, automotive-type fuses, etc...
• CAB 3 integrated marking system
• Cable shielding with dedicated accessories

Rockwell-Guardmaster product up-dates

MSR57P Safe-speed monitoring relay

The Allen-Bradley Guardmaster Minotaur MSR57P dedicated safe-speed monitoring relay is a first-of-its-kind safety relay – it is designed to allow personnel to safely enter hazardous areas while motion is present. The device supports numerous input devices such as E-stops, light curtains, enabling switches and interlock switches, which detect demands on the safety system and initiate a stop request of the motion. Control functions include: Safe Limited Speed, Safe Maximum Speed, Safe Direction, Safe Acceleration and Deceleration, Cat. 0, 1, or 2 Stops and inputs for safety devices.

SmartGuard 600 safety controller with EtherNet/IP

The SmartGuard 600 controller is a programmable safety controller designed for safety applications that require some complex logic, allowing for more advanced safety functionality.

The first release of this powerful compact safety controller offer DeviceNet ™ connection supporting both standard and CIP Safety communication.

The newly released version now offers an EtherNet/IP port for standard data communication to an EtherNet/IP based architecture. It features 16 safety-rated inputs, 8 safety-rated outputs, 4 pulse test sources and can be configured and programmed over EtherNet/IP or DeviceNet networks, or through the built-in USB port.

MC1 and MC2 non-contact interlock switches

The Allen-Bradley Guardmaster MC1 and MC2 are magnetically coded non-contact interlock switches available in a compact, space-saving housing. They offer a generous tolerance to misalignment between the actuator and switch for reliable operation and come rewired.

The MC1 is available with 2 N.C. (normally closed) safety outputs and come in an 1P67 rated housing. The MC2 is available with 2 N.C. solid state outputs and 1 PNP auxiliary output. The housing of the MC2 is rated to IP69K and also features a switch mounted LED for switch status indication.

440P-A Compact Metal Safety Limit Switches

The new 22 mm compact metal 440P limit switches offer economical international-style solutions for both safety and standard sensing applications. This expansion of the 440P family consists of 14 new part numbers with a broad selection of operator types:

• Dome Plunger
• Roller Plunge15
• Cross Roller Plunger
• Short lever

GuardShield Cascadeable Micro 400

GuardShield Cascadeable Micro 400 safety light curtains allow the interconnection of multiple segments of the Micro 400 safety light curtain with a common pair of safety light curtain with a common pair of safety outputs.

This cascadeable configurability helps reduce overall system wiring and can be used to guard multiple sides of an application. It is ideal where standard POC light curtains together with mirrors are too big to achieve the same configuration. The GuardShield cascadeable Micro 400 must be used with an MSR42 safety monitoring relay.

Lapp Group Food industry press release

Cable Solutions for the Food & Beverage Industry

Hygiene is an absolute priority in the food industry. The tough hygiene requirements also apply to electrical components. They must be resistant to a very wide range of chemical, thermal and physical stresses so that they can be used in refrigerated areas and moist environments. It isparticularly important for components to be resistant to aggressive acidic and alkaline industrialcleaning agents. Read more

Happy birthday to us!

TS Industrial Products has its 25th Birthday on August 30th this year. The business started back in August 1983 from a tiny concrete garage in Rugby but soon moved into a purpose built office and warehouse where it continued to grow with a truly varied and loyal customer base.

Our attention to detail and second to none service from our loyal band of long standing employees has stood the test of time and enabled us to continue serving industry for 25 years. We are very proud of this achievement and our thanks go out to all our customers’, suppliers and employees along with friends and family who have supported us every step of the way.

Hellermann-Tyton

A new agreement with Hellermann-Tyton enables us to offer all our wiring accessories from one quality supplier. This also enhances our range, and gives us a more comprehensive spread of equipment. The new handy size Hellermann catalogue is now available, and there are new items such as the extensive Himel enclosures, cable ties for special applications (especially food environments) and even clothing and safety eyewear. Full details also on the website.

MSR300 modular relays

Continual expansion of our safety portfolio includes more stainless steel non-contact switches, extra safety relays and the long awaited MSR300 modular relays from Guardmaster - all available now.

Visit our Guardmaster page and make a product enquiry and on of our team will assist you with your order.

Useful and free service from Moeller

Moeller now offers on-line ‘EASY’ training for designers of automation systems. This will help them to select the most suitable products and find out how to get the best from them. You can access this service via the ‘EASY’ Training Centre Link on the Moeller Electric home page.

This is a useful and free service from Moeller.