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Think twice about bolt-on, safety control system additions

June 11, 2019/in Machine safety, Reliability /by Liz Smith

Rich Gibson
Certified Machinery Safety Expert (TÜV NORD)
ABB Jokab Safety Products

When faced with a new or changed machine-safety risk, bolt-on solutions may seem like the easiest, cheapest approach. In most cases, it makes sense to consider a safety PLC, which can provide a far superior, lower-cost solution.

Superior safety: From switches to sensors

April 18, 2019/in Food & Beverage, Machine safety, Reliability /by Liz Smith

Rich Gibson
Certified Machinery Safety Expert (TÜV NORD)
ABB Jokab Safety Products

First-generation safety interlocks, like the mechanical door switch, were the best available solution 50 years ago ‒ but were far short of perfect. Read how the technology evolved – not always smoothly – to today’s safer, more reliable sensors.

Two technologies that simplify panel building

March 29, 2019/in Easy to install, Project cost reduction, Reliability, Space savings /by Liz Smith

Berea Janzen
Product Marketing Manager – EPR, Pilot Devices, Limit Switches
ABB Electrification Products

In every assembly process, simplicity saves time and money. Two simple technologies that simplify panel making are push-in connections and compact pilot devices. Learn more about how they can help improve your assembly process.

See power-control technology in action at ABB Customer World

February 20, 2019/in ABB Ability, Critical Power, Easy to install, Project cost reduction /by Liz Smith

ABB Customer World is a chance to learn, connect with peers, and find solutions. This year, it includes a remarkable simulation of the ABB Ability Electrical Distribution Control System, connecting devices throughout the showroom in working demo.

Are you making smart component choices?

December 17, 2018/in Energy Storage, Project cost reduction, Reliability /by Liz Smith

Allen Austin
Market Development Manager-Americas – Renewable Energy & Power Generation
ABB Electrification Products Division

When selecting components for energy storage power control systems, traditional designs are the right choice in some cases. For automatic transfer switches and current monitoring systems, it’s a smart idea to consider today’s smarter digital devices.

3 unexpected benefits of more-compact panels

November 19, 2018/in Energy efficiency, Reliability, Space savings /by Liz Smith

Rich Gibson
Product Marketing Manager
ABB Jokab Safety Products

Actions to solve one problem often have other, unexpected consequences. Panel builders opt for digital components primarily to create more-compact panels. But they also discover other unexpected additional benefits of interest to both panel builders and buyers.

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