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Are you performing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safely? | Straight to the Point

Are you performing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safely? | Straight to the Point

Performing Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safely requires the answer to one question; is there voltage? NFPA 70E/CSAZ462 requires an absence of voltage test to verify an electrically safe work condition. The traditional process poses arc flash and shock hazards to comply with NFPA 70E Article 120.5: Process for Establishing and Verifying an Electrically Safe Work Condition.

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Celebrating the 10th annual PCC Oktoberfest – Tap into Technology

Celebrating the 10th annual PCC Oktoberfest – Tap into Technology

From its humble beginnings, with a handful of exhibitors and a couple seminars to what it has become today, I can’t help but reflect on the tremendous growth and camaraderie that have made this event a highlight on so many calendars. Beyond showcasing the latest automation technologies, this event has always had a strong focus on fostering relationships and forging existing ones. Year after year, we have witnessed countless collaborations and success stories born from this daylong event. It’s an environment where information and ideas flow as freely as the beer that is tapped at the end of the day.

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Leuze ELC100 | Straight to the Point

Leuze ELC100 | Straight to the Point

The ELC 100 safety light curtains focus on the essentials of what matters when safeguarding points of operation. For applications with an operating range of up to 6 meters, the robust devices are perfect for cost-effective machine designs. And they are very easy to integrate and install.

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Siemens Micro-Drives | Straight to the Point

Siemens Micro-Drives | Straight to the Point

Size *does* matter! The Siemens MICRO-DRIVE servo system delivers on high-precision positioning tasks while maintaining a small form factor and runs on extra low voltage power. Application examples include drives for storage and retrieval shuttle systems, automated guided vehicles as well as medical and testing applications.

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