Pilz at the SPS 2024
Miniaturized? But Safe!
Pilz is focusing on miniaturization as a driver for sustainable industrial transformation. To secure safety gates, the safety expert is launching a new safety gate system. Erich Wagner, Product Manager for Sensors at Pilz, introduces it.
Mr. Wagner, why is miniaturization important?
In automation, we discuss three essential areas: sensors, control technology, and actuators. For all three, products need to become smaller, simpler, and more efficient, allowing users to save time, space, and energy through miniaturization; thus, miniaturization also aligns with sustainability goals.
Which products at your booth reflect this trend?
One example from our company is the ‘PSENmlock mini’ safety interlock, which is about 60% smaller than the ‘PSENmlock’ and therefore ideal for space-critical applications like hoods or flaps.
New to the market is the safe door system ‘PSENmgate,’ which combines the classic PSENmlock safety interlock with our PITgatebox control unit into a compact solution. The PSENmgate replaces the previous PSENsgate product and is over 40% smaller in comparison. It’s easy to mount and install and provides high tamper protection, which is essential for machine or system safety.
What special features does the safety gate system offer?
It fulfills three main functions: it securely locks the safety gate, offers users versatile options for operating their safety interlock, and is energy-efficient. The safety gate system secures walk-in safety gates, hoods, and flaps, as well as processes and operators, for example, in fenced robot applications. It ensures secure locking and interlocking up to safety category PL e, Cat. 4. It also offers configuration options for various applications, including operating elements such as push buttons, emergency stop buttons, key switches, and an escape release. This allows machine builders and operators to design their machines easily and flexibly. Based on a bistable interlock principle, it reduces power consumption and lowers energy costs.
Pilz at SPS 2024: Hall 9, Booth 370
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