Smart Safety Gates | India
Human presence detection to reduce accidents and injuries within safety gates
Achieving both safety and productivity is a challenge for many
An industry example: A production engineer responsible for metal part machining lines at an automotive manufacturer was struggling to improve efficiency on a daily basis. Their focus was on implementing safety measures to reduce the risk of injury. However, the biggest challenge was how to detect whether or not a human was inside a safety gate. They had already dealt with false positives (sensing issues) and equipment failures when using safety mats and light curtains.
This is where IDEC came in. We proposed a solution that would enable the customer to more reliably detect human presences and solve the problem.
Prevent potential worker injuries using safety laser scanners
Safety light curtains can detect when someone enters or leaves an area. However, they cannot detect a continued human presence, and they have blind spots. Safety mats with switches can detect a human presence, but may be susceptible to false detections and breakages.
After listening to the customer's concerns and inspecting the production floor, we confirmed that safety light curtains and mat switches would be both difficult and inconvenient to use in this setting.
Instead, we suggested the SE2L Advanced safety laser scanner. With a wide 270-degree detecting range and installation/mounting options, it can flexibly monitor hazardous zones.
The SE2L Advanced can easily detect a human presence at distance. It does not require direct contact for sensing, so the chance of breakages or detection failures is much lower.
After the customer installed the SE2L Advanced in their work environment, they were able to reliably detect human presences within the safety gates. As the scanner replaced 2 light curtains - previously needed to monitor 2 protection areas - the customer also managed to cut costs. In their words:
"IDEC has a comprehensive lineup of safety devices, and we are very glad that we sought their advice. We have been pleased with the results, and decided to implement a similar safety system at our factory in Thailand. As the equipment we use for automotive manufacturing is the same in Japan and overseas, we would like to recommend this approach to our other factories as well."
A diverse lineup of safety devices to ensure safe work on factory floors
IDEC develops and offers high-quality safety devices, including emergency stop switches, 3-position enabling switches, safety switches, safety laser scanners, and safety controllers. We are also proud that a significant number of IDEC employees are qualified Safety Assessors. We are happy to consult with your company on overall and more specific solutions for your manufacturing facilities. Please contact us with any concerns you may have about industrial safety measures.
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