Machine Safety Overview From MiniTec

MiniTec UK manufactures complete solutions for machine safety and machine guarding to ISO 12100 standards using its ProfileSystem and SaveGuard systems. The well proven ProfileSystem machine framing and machine building system is based around a series of modular extruded profile sections that combine seamlessly with thousands of building block components and a unique line of free CAD tools – allowing machine designers the ability to quickly and efficiently develop, cost and build complete machine frames around their own specialist processes and areas of expertise. MiniTec also provides a complete design and installation service where required.

SaveGuard is based upon ProfileSystem, offering a comprehensive selection of modular safety specific components that provide solutions for individual protection cells, machine perimeter safety fencing, fixed and adjustable barriers, sliding doors, interlocking machine guards and more. In particular, SaveGuard addresses the requirements contained in ISO 10218-1:2006 (Robots for industrial environments – Safety Requirements).

MiniTec UK also works with third party suppliers of electronic safety control systems to provide the best combination of mechanical and electronic controls for overall machine safety; delivering safety systems based around components such as light guards, scanners and safety interlock devices which can be supplied for standalone use or in combination with SaveGuard physical barriers.

The very smart and aesthetic ProfileSystem and SaveGuard systems are customisable to suit changing requirements – both during and after installation – allowing build flexibility to cater for unforeseen problems as well as a scalable solution that can easily adapt to machine extensions and improvements.