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Safety-System Software ACM Facility Safety has introduced the SafeGuard Profiler software for safety-system engineering and design. SafeGuard Profiler is a Safety Integrity Level (SIL) life-cycle tool that enables engineering failure analysis, SIL Determination, SIL Verification/Validation (SIL-V), SIL Optimization and related tasks. The software includes a LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis) module and a SIL-V software module for designing and evaluating SIL-rated systems. When purchased together, the two modules work together to help improve and maintain process plant applications at all stages of development. ACM Facility Safety Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Locking Devices with Enhanced Connectivity
Analysis and Inspection Service for Overhead Cranes
Eaton’s Wiring Devices Business has redesigned its line of Arrow Hart industrial locking devices and straight blade plugs and connectors. The updated line of plugs and connectors now features an ergonomic grip and a universal cord clamping system that accommodates all cord sizes. To provide cord grip and secure connection for any cable size up to 1” (25mm), the redesigned plugs and connectors include custom, reversible inserts. These can be adjusted or removed based on incoming cable size, reducing connection gaps and maintaining a consistent appearance. These devices also feature a double dovetail design to keep the cord grip aligned with the center of the cord, reducing stress on the terminal connections.
Konecranes has introduced its Crane Geometric Survey, which evaluates the wheels and squareness of an overhead crane by measuring the dimensional tolerance of wheels, end trucks, girders and other critical components. The survey analyzes crane wheel and end truck alignment, crane girder camber and girder deflection at full capacity. The objective is to identify issues proactively, enabling a crane owner to determine the most effective strategies for any needed remediation. The service includes measurements for cross diagonal, horizontal and vertical wheel cambers, wheel-towheel sequences, horizontal wheel skew, and wheel-to-wheel span. In addition, Konecranes can include a visual inspection of the crane structure.
Eaton Corp. Peachtree City, GA
Konecranes Springfield, OH
Barcode-Reading Software Suite Cognex Corporation has introduced Cognex Tire Solutions, a suite of products designed to solve bar-code and low-contrast embossed character reading challenges for tire manufacturers. Cognex Tire Solutions integrate proprietary machine vision knowledge, identification expertise and high-performance barcode reading technology into pre-configured systems that meet the specific requirements of the tire industry. The combination of high-speed barcode reading and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, the suite is designed for reliable reading results. The suite also features 3D sensing that allows reading of embossed characters on dark, curved surfaces at one tire revolution per second, connectivity to factory networks and the ability to provide high contrast readout from lowcontrast sources. Cognex Corp. Natick, MA 42 | MAINTENANCE TECHNOLOGY & ASSET PERFORMANCE
FEBRUARY 2014