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Imagine machine safety that actually improves productivity and business performance. Companies that adopt a holistic approach to machine safety leveraging Smart Devices achieves significantly higher Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). These companies have less unscheduled downtime and less than half the injury rate of average performers. Whether you build machines or use it, smart safety is synonymous with improving  productivity, protecting personnel and enabling the Connected Enterprise. Find out how.


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This interactive brochure shows how our Smart Safety products are integral to The Connected Enterprise® and how they can help enhance safety while optimizing your production and maintenance.

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In this animation, the Production Manager is able to pinpoint an issue on his line from the information delivered by the smart safety devices. He was able to identify an increase in the  number of times equipment in a safely guarded area had to be accessed.

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This animation illustrates the value of having a full view of the safety devices on your plant floor and knowing the health of those devices before they reach end of life. This makes planning easier and prevents unplanned downtime.


The Principles of Machine SafetyWe offer guidance on the principles of machine safety, relevant standards, and methods of safety implementation. Our Machine Safebook incorporates more information on ISO 13849-1 and provides appplication examples with performance level calculations. Find out how you can have less unscheduled downtime and less than half the injury rate of average performers.

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This free book offers guidance on the principles of machine safety, relevant standards and methods of safety implementation focused on IEC 62061 and ISO 13849-1.

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Integrated safety technologies incorporated in the design stage can increase machinery availability, reduce MTTR, and improve productivity.

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Alternatives to traditional lockout/tagout procedures offer opportunities for manufacturers to improve worker safety and productivity.

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The SISTEMA tool automates calculation of the attained Performance Level from the safety-related parts of a machine control system. Data for our machine safety products is now available in the form of a library file to be used with the SISTEMA calculation tool. The combination of the two saves time and provides comprehensive support for safety evaluation to (EN) ISO 13849-1 for machine and system designers.

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Use this Rockwell Automation SISTEMA library with IFA SISTEMA software to calculate the Performance Level from the safety-related parts of a machine control system to (EN) ISO 13849-1.

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Use this tool to model the structure of the safety-related control components in your control system to automatically calculate the attained Performance Level (PL).

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As you start to build a connected enterprise, you will need an automation and control system with all devices seamlessly integrated rather than a collection of individual products. We have evolved our products, software, and services to help you bridge the gap between machinery-level systems and enterprise systems to improve decision making.

We offer scalable, future-proof, solutions built on contemporary technologies to help you to build a real-time, secure infrastructure that will help you deliver the most impactful results.

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Learn how the Integrated Architecture is helping deliver The Connected Enterprise® through smart manufacturing.

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Our smart devices are an integrated, scalable solution that offers new efficiencies and reduced total cost of ownership. Smart devices help to improve product quality, reduce downtime, and future-proof your investment in smarter machines to allow smarter manufacturing.

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Request your workshop today. A Rockwell Automation sales representative will contact you to schedule your own customized set of workshops. These workshops are ideal for OEMs offering smart machines that seamlessly connect the plant floor with the enterprise and end users. These workshops will help you unlock new values, reduce costs, and optimize asset utilization.

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Machine Safety Legislation and Standards

Safety legislation is paramount to help prevent workplace accidents, injuries, and diseases. This legislation details consequences of breaches of those standards. These regulations outline the responsibilities of employers, employees, and supervisors to help ensure the safety and well-being of employees in the workplace.

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Use this document as a quick review of safety standards related to hazards, aspects, and technology.

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Advice and guidance on the latest changes in legislative compliance and standards worldwide.

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Developments in global safety standards and technologies have made manufacturing safety a powerful tool to optimize production. The implementation of industrial safety standards and technologies can help to improve risk management and reduce injuries. They also provide major improvements in manufacturing productivity, efficiency, and the morale of your employees and customers.

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450L-E GuardShield™ POC Safety Light Curtains

Help protect fingers and hands with 450L-E GuardShield™ POC safety light curtains.  Each transceiver can be used as a transmitter or receiver via a plug-in module. The 450L-E now has more functionality including, blanking, muting, and EtherNet/IP connectivity (available for sale January 2021) to enable smart safety within your Connected Enterprise.

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440G-MZ Guard Locking Switch

Safety is critical when working with robots, moving equipment hazards, or machines surrounded by perimeter fences and doors. Our 440G-MZ Guard Locking Switches are a smart solution featuring embedded GuardLink® technology to help keep your workers safe while providing real-time data and diagnostics for greater efficiency. 

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440G-EZ Electromagnetic Interlocking Switch

Help protect your people, machinery and environment with the new Guardmaster® 440G-EZ Electromagnetic Interlocking Switch. This safety switch provides the physical interlocking of guard doors, allowing access to potentially hazardous areas only when the area is safe. For use on all types of guard doors, the safety switch is certified to the highest level of safety for guard position.

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