Articoli tecnici

Explosion protection, functional safety and adverse environments such as damp, cold or corrosive elements: some applications require truly specialist switchgear – such as those to be found in the steute Extreme range.

Source: GIT-Sicherheit (09/2017)

In casting and forming plants, a foot control is an important element of the human-machine interface – also and especially regarding the triggering of safety-related functions. Now wireless safety foot controls are available for this task, providing users with improved ergonomic comfort and greater freedom of movement.

Source: md-Automation (09/2017)

Canada, Kamchatka, Barents Sea: exploration and extraction of oil and gas as raw energy sources are increasingly taking place in regions which are freezing cold. Electrotechnical components also have to cope with minus degrees in other areas of process engineering. Switchgear and sensors are now available for just such applications, suitable for explosive environments and temperatures down to -60°C.

Quelle: P&A (07+08/2017)

Interruttori di posizione Ex e sensori magnetici Ex fino a -60 °C. Temperature sotto zero, umidità, atmosfere esplosive: nella tecnologia di processo le applicazioni per gli interruttori possono essere spesso definite estreme. La divisione steute Extreme ha sviluppato speciali serie di prodotti per tali condizioni, che comprendono interruttori e sensori magnetici per ambienti a rischio di esplosione, a temperature fino a -60 °C.

Pubblicato su: SPS-Magazin Process Automation 2017

Manufacturers of valves in search of suitable switchgear for position monitoring have a choice to make. Different electromechanical switches are available, as well as different sensors. Some series are suitable for explosive environments or sub-zero temperatures, while more recent options include “Wireless” switchgear.

Source: Verfahrenstechnik (04/2017)

In Altenmarkt in Austria, Atomic skis are manufactured using the latest production methods – the factory is considered to be one of the leading firms in Austria for implementation of the Industry of Things. One innovation concerns the provision of components on assembly lines, mastered using a Wireless Kanban system which is fully integrated in the company-wide flow of information. Wireless switches from steute signalise the removal of components to the feedback control system by remote control.

Source: SPS-Magazin (10/2016)

In Altenmarkt in Pongau, sports goods manufacturer Atomic produces 400,000 pairs of skis per year – in 1,100 different variations. A special innovation recently implemented in the factory replenishes assembly lines with components via a mobile »Wireless Kanban« system. True to the motto of the »Industry of Things«, it is closely integrated in the company-wide flow of information. Wireless position switches from steute assume an essential role in the process.

Source: Austromatisierung (7/2016)

Wireless means cable-free: with this motto in mind, Paus is fitting its Sky Worker PTK 27 crane series with special safety equipment. Wireless switching devices monitor the position of the crane hook and the extension status of the telescopic parts. The crane engineers have managed to develop a solution which is as reliable as it is affordable.

Source: GIT Sicherheit (09/2016)

The anchoring of larger ships is often managed not with bollards, but with electromechanical mooring systems. The switchgear used to control these systems must be able to withstand extreme ambient conditions.

Source: A&D (09/2016)

Protezione elettrica contro le esplosioni da polveri: un tema caldo alla POWTECH. Quest'anno, la protezione contro le esplosioni da polveri sarà tema fondamentale per molti visitatori di POWTECH. Attualmente si tratta di un argomento di grande attenzione.

Pubblicato su: chemie&more (02/2016)

When switching devices no longer require power cables and can radio their signals out of their environment, the advantages can be considerable depending on the application in question. Wireless switches are beneficial wherever access in the plant following installation is restricted. The benefits of wireless switchgear technology are now increasingly appreciated in Ex zones as well. steute has a wide range of certified Wireless Ex switches for such applications.

Source: KEM (04/2016)

A manufacturer of metal façade elements uses a hydraulic swing-folding machine for its metalwork controlled by a wireless safety foot switch. Doing away with a conventional cabled switch improves ergonomic comfort and increases the availability of the system because it cannot fail due to cable damage.

Source: GIT Sicherheit & Management (03/2016)