Ensuring the safe stopping of a machine is a critical component of functional safety in industrial environments. Automation engineers often face the dilemma: should they simply cut off the power, apply controlled braking, or maintain the drive under voltage? The…
Engineering Shield Sp. z o.o. proudly announces the achievement of ISO 9001:2015 Certification from Bureau Veritas, confirming our quality management system’s alignment with international standards. Bureau Veritas Certification, a globally recognized certifying body, conducted the audit under the accreditation of…
EN IEC 61508 – universal foundation of functional safety serves as a cornerstone for various industry-specific safety standards. It outlines principles for minimizing risks in systems based on electrical, electronic, or programmable technology (E/E/PE). The standard is built upon four…
How to check if a machine is safe? This question is crucial for engineers and business owners involved in building or upgrading machinery. Ensuring that safety measures are not only well-designed but also effective in practice is paramount. This article…
Risk Assessment – Methods and Tools: Machine safety stands as a cornerstone of modern manufacturing. While regulations mandate risk assessments, this process is crucial for safeguarding employee health and optimizing technological processes. Proper risk assessment prevents accidents, minimizes downtime, and…
Are you planning to introduce a machine to the European Union market? That’s fantastic! However, one of the most crucial steps lies ahead: the conformity assessment and obtaining the CE mark. This is not just a formality; it’s a confirmation…
The design of equipment with flameproof enclosure ‘d’ according to EN 60079-1 is crucial for ensuring safety in explosive environments. This standard is a fundamental resource for engineers and designers working with devices intended for explosive zones. Understanding and implementing…
The EN ISO 20607 key principles for creating instructions are essential for developing comprehensive and clear machine operation manuals. As the first harmonized standard specifically addressing machine instructions, it sets the requirements for manufacturers to prepare safety-related sections of user…
The PN – EN IEC 60079 – 0:2018 standard outlines the key requirements for the design, testing, and marking of equipment intended for use in explosive atmospheres (Ex). This implies that every designer of Ex equipment, such as motors, sensors,…
Modern machinery and production lines extensively utilize pneumatic systems for drive and control. Pneumatics is ubiquitous in industries—from automotive feeders and actuators to electronics manipulators and FMCG packaging machines. Compressed air enables rapid movements and high forces with relatively simple…