KleenGuard® Extra Coveralls provide a particle barrier equal to NEW TYVEK® for particles down to 2.0 micrometers in size. The garments are ideal for use in mold remediation, maintenance and general clean-up operations, working with oil and grease, manufacturing and assembly operations, asbestos and lead abatement, food processing, laboratories, electronics, aerospace, printing and dusty environments where users need protection from fine particles.

Kimberly-Clark Safety Division

The AZM 200 is designed for use as a combination door handle and safety interlock switch on medium- to heavy-weight hinged guards. Each unit features a non-contact, solenoid-latching keypad interlock that is disengaged using the external door handle. In addition, it features an internal, red, emergency egress handle that enables the operator to shut down the equipment and open the guard/access door from the inside of the manufacturing cell. The unit also features two PNP safety outputs, an array of three LEDs for status reporting and rapid diagnostics and an easy-to-install slotted mounting system. Suitable for use in high-risk systems requiring up-to-safety category 4 (SIL 3) protection, the system is ideal for robotic cells or where other rugged, reliable access control and emergency-egress capability is required.

SCHMERSAL, Inc.

These Grabber Cups protect the user from cuts and scrapes when handling glass and sheet metal. Four sizes are available -- in diameters to 4.75 inches with a lifting capacity of 25 pounds -- with one, two or multiple-finger grips. Grabbers are ideal for installing ceramic tiles, carrying sheet metal, installing or removing windshields, window, or other glass surfaces, or wherever porous items are being hand-carried.

Vi-Cas Manufacturing

IP65 rated, 24 VDC conduit LED beacons provide 360° visual status indication for safeguarding devices. They can be used to signal the status of various safety devices such as interlock switches, light curtains and mats. The UL and C-UL listed conduit beacons provide visual monitoring of multiple hazardous access points, without having to manually check the status of each individual safety device. Additional features include M20 threads and 4 inch leads for easy installation without the need for an adapter.

Scientific Technologies, Inc.

The EZ-SCREEN® Type 2 light screen system is designed for lower risk Type 2 applications which will not cause serious bodily harm. The danger is limited to minor, normally reversible injuries including bumping, bruising, knock down, trapping and not crushing and superficial cuts and abrasions. With its 30mm resolution, a hand or ankle is safely detected across long spans up to 15m. The unit is a compact two-piece system that is independently powered and optically synchronized. It does not require a separate control box, only a self-contained emitter and receiver pair.

Banner Engineering Corp.

This new line of polarized safety eyewear is designed for outdoor work environments. It reduces glare and improves visual acuity. Wearers are better able to see fine details and deep colours, improving job safety in environments where glare or harsh light conditions can cause problems. Sleek, wraparound metal frames provide a contemporary, stylish look while adjustable nose pads and black rubber temple tips facilitate comfort. A curved lens design provides built-in side protection. The Uvex polarized lenses block 99.9% of UVA, UVB, UVC and harmful blue light.

Bacou-Dalloz Eye & Face Protection, Inc.

Dyneema® fibers give abrasion protection and cut resistance in industrial protective gloves. Dyneema® is an ultra-tough polyethylene fiber used in industrial gloves as well as in ballistic armour, yachting ropes and many other demanding applications. The gloves, now available in North America, offer comfort because they are flexible and thin, non-irritating, and wick heat and moisture from the hand.

DSM Dyneema

With the new PNOZ m2p base unit, the multi-functional PNOZmulti safety system is now geared specifically toward the safety-related requirements of industrial presses. PNOZmulti monitors all safety equipment on press brakes, eccentric presses and hydraulic presses. User-friendly diagnostics reduce downtime, increasing productivity. All necessary safety and standard control functions are configured simply and rapidly on a PC using the PNOZmulti Configurator program, making configuration infinitelty adjustable.

Pilz Automation Safety L.P.

The BioFit® online Build Your Own Chair Configurator is designed for designing ergonomic chairs to meet customer specifications. Customers can use the tool to assemble chairs that meet their specific needs. They can see how different chair components and options would look and perform in their particular applications.

Bio-Fit Engineered Products

The eGard system for machinery access and control includes an ergonomic easy-fit handle and actuator unit. Designed for both hinged and sliding doors, it can be installed on machinery guarding in minutes without the need for additional brackets. The eGard system and handle mount simply on extruded aluminum. No drilling or brackets are needed. The handle has only two fixings and is simple to align and attach.

Fortress Interlocks

Gloves In A Bottle is a lotion that turns your outer layer of skin into what works like an invisible pair of gloves to keep the moisture robbing irritants out while retaining your own natural moisture. It helps to protect against the damage caused when working with chemicals, cleaning, etc. It also protects against cracking and drying from cold or harsh weather.

Gloves In A Bottle

The Bilsom® Leightning® Hi-Visibility Earmuffs offer both maximum attenuation and total visibility, especially in outdoors or in low-lighting situations. Eye-catching fluorescent green earcups contrast noticeably against dark backgrounds, in low-lighting or in inclement weather. The earmuff also incorporates a reflective headband that illuminates when exposed to light, providing additional safety, day or night.

Bacou-Dalloz Hearing Safety Group

Canadian Industrial Equipment News April 2006

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