FUNCTIONAL SAFETY & DESIGN
Engineering world-class safety solutions based on the requirements detailed in the Safety Requirement Specifications (SRS), Foodmach have a holistic safety system approach utilising specialists who design, supply and integrate controls and devices for:
Mechanical Systems
• Safety fencing (mild & stainless steel, powder coated & polycarbonate)
• Machine and conveyor guarding
• Hoist locks
• Pneumatics (dump valves, check valves & controls)
• Mechanical isolation procedures (LOTO)
Electrical Systems
• Intelligent interlocked gate switches and request to enter (RTE) stations
• Light curtains and proximity laser scanners (PLS)
• Emergency stops
• Electrical energy isolation procedures (LOTO)
Software Systems
Safety PLC implementation and programming:
• Allen Bradley GuardLogix Safety PLC & distributed point I/O
• Siemens F Series PLC & ET200SP I/O
• Other programmable safety controllers
OMAC/PACK ML system design:
• Machine alarm and light stack management
• Machine status/machine operating modes/machine mode manager
'The upgrade is working successfully and has addressed a number of safety issues – as well as setting us up for future growth.'