Archive for September 2018
Get Better Protected with Workbrutes G2
Tingley Rubber Corporation, a leading supplier of protective footwear and clothing, announces improvements to fit, functionality, and styling for PVC overboots now available from the Workbrutes® G2 brand. “Our customers let us know that our original Workbrutes® needed improvements,” said Robert N. Petersen, Senior Product Manager for Tingley Rubber, “and from working closely with them…
Read MoreKlein Tools Acquires Ergodyne in St. Paul, Minnesota
Klein Tools, Inc. and Tenacious Holdings, Inc. (the parent company of Ergodyne, “Ergodyne”) have announced today that Klein Tools has acquired Ergodyne. Ergodyne will be operated as a separate business unit in St. Paul, Minnesota, at its current headquarters. Tom Votel will remain President and continue to lead the Ergodyne team. Klein Tools, a sixth-generation,…
Read MoreSpecialized Safety Products Launches Cost-Effective Jet-Kleen™ Limited
Expanding its popular and successful Jet-Kleen series of blow-off guns, Specialized Safety Products (SSP), a division of the A.W.T. World Trade Group, is pleased to introduce the Jet-Kleen Limited, an economical alternative to compressed air systems including many of the same features that have made the Jet-Kleen series such a resounding success. The new Jet-Kleen…
Read MorePSENmlock with Escape Release, Combined with Pilz Control Technology, the Complete Solution for Guard Monitoring
Safe Guard Locking, Safe Interlock and Flexible Escape Release in a Single Product The safety gate system PSENmlock provides safe interlocking and safe guard locking for personnel and process protection up to the highest safety category PL e. The safe guard locking is enabled by the two-channel control of the guard locking. That makes the…
Read MorePIP Global Appoints Chief Operating Officer
Protective Industrial Products announces the appointment of Thomas (Tom) C. Fry in the position of Chief Operating Officer. Tom will report directly to President and CEO of PIP Global, Joe Milot Sr. In this new role, Tom will have direct responsibility for Sourcing & Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehousing & Logistics, Information Technology, Human Resources and Order…
Read MorePreparing for Facility Emergencies
10:30 a.m. PDT. Wed., Sept. 26. Free online event. Prepare your facility against any disaster, and improve general safety at the same time. In this 15-minute webinar, learn the basics of what can go wrong, how to respond, and what you can do to prepare your workplace. Q&A follows. Register at http://bit.ly/2No5pS6
Read MoreEffective Safety Inspection Program Based on Training, Observation, Interaction
Judie Smithers, Editor, J. J. Keller & Associates Managers and executives can show their commitment to safety by spending time with employees during periodic walk-around inspections. During the inspections, managers and executives will see first-hand how hazards are found and fixed. They’ll be able to ask employees about the safety measures they take for their…
Read MoreSafety Eyewear for Computer Vision Syndrome
Brent Motchan, President, SafeVision, LLC As providers of safety eyewear, we are often asked about eye health problems of individuals related to computer or tablet usage. In today’s industry, computer use and use of digital devices is not limited to the office worker, but occurs in every shop floor, laboratory and other production facility. Manufacturing…
Read MoreChoosing the Right End-of-Arm Tool for Robotic Palletizing
Stephen Gandy, Applications Engineer, Brenton Engineering, part of the ProMach family of brands End-of-arm tools (EOATs) for robotic palletizing come in all shapes, sizes and price tags. Knowing what to look for in an EOAT speeds the specification process and leads to correct sizing and lowest overall cost. There are three basic categories of robotic…
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