Personal protection with Mayser
The initial situation
The special-purpose machine for laser engraving developed by Elwitec has a man-sized portal Safety measures are required to prevent hazards at this pinch point. Safety measures are required to prevent hazards at this pinch point. Extensive personal safety requirements apply for a special-purpose machine of this type. Due to the door’s regular up and down movement, the cable for the pinch protection sensors needs to be designed for a high cadence of switch cycles.
Project requirements
- Pinch protection to prevent hazards
- Sensor cable designed for multiple switch cycles
- Portal functionality should remain unchanged
- Flush at floor level
Bachofen’s solution
There was barely a week between project commencement and installing the safety edge. The safety technology team familiarised themselves with Elwitec’s construction profile and collaboratively defined the correct profile and cable for the safety measures. Bachofen’s renowned, simple style was also shown in the full and direct delivery from the warehouse combined with the on-site assembly. Bachofen’s solution means that an obstacle is detected, a signal sent to the appropriate control system, which stops the movement and so ensures safety to personnel at the special-purpose machine.