Safety Curtains

Key features of safety curtains include:

1. Optical Sensors: Safety curtains consist of an array of photoelectric sensors that emit beams of light across a specified area. When an object or person interrupts these beams, the sensors detect the intrusion and send a signal to the control system.
2. Protective Field: The beams of light emitted by safety curtains create an invisible protective field, typically in the form of multiple parallel beams arranged vertically or horizontally. The configuration of these beams can be adjusted to suit the specific requirements of the application.
3. Rapid Response Time: Safety curtains are designed to provide fast response times, reacting quickly to any object or person entering the protected area to minimize the risk of accidents.
4. Configurable Safety Zones: Safety curtains can be configured to define multiple safety zones within the protected area, allowing for flexibility in applications where different zones require different levels of protection.
5. Integration with Machinery: Safety curtains are often integrated with machinery and automated systems, with the ability to interface with control systems, safety relays, or programmable logic controllers (PLCs) to initiate safety functions when necessary.
6. Reset and Restart Functions: Most safety curtains include reset and restart functions that allow authorized personnel to reset the system after an interruption or fault condition, enabling efficient operation and maintenance.
7. Diagnostics and Monitoring: Advanced safety curtains may include diagnostic features such as status indicators and monitoring capabilities to provide real-time feedback on system health and performance.

Safety curtains are commonly used in a variety of industrial applications, including:

• Presses and stamping machines
• Robotic work cells
• Packaging and material handling equipment
• CNC machining centers
• Welding and cutting machinery