Efficient and process-controlled
access guarding without muting
sensors
Innovative strength, a down-to-earth This includes the use of "Smart Process But because it is not possible to
culture and strong commitment are Gating" (SPG), a process developed by completely fence in all areas in which
the values that have made WITRON – Leuze electronic that enables access man and machine meet in a networked,
based in the Upper Palatinate region of guarding with material transport to be mechanised system, WITRON is working
Germany – the company that it is today: designed more compactly, simpler and on, e.g., conveyor lines with safety light
worldwide one of the market leaders in safer. curtains. These must reliably distinguish
the planning and realization of highly
dynamic warehouse and order picking
systems in the field of intralogistics.
WITRON is constantly working on
developing even better, even more
cost-efficient logistics solutions for its
customers, to make them even more
successful. In the area of automation
and further optimization of warehouse
logistics, the selection of suitable,
competent and innovative partners also
plays a decisive role for WITRON. WITRON
relies on creative solutions from Leuze
electronic not only in its own production
and warehouse logistics. The company
also realizes efficient safety solutions
for its customers together with optical
sensor manufacturer Leuze electronic.
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Safety first
When man and machine meet in a
between people and merchandise.
The classic safety solution
technical environment, it must be Especially in intralogistics and in the
possible to stop machine and system automotive and packaging industries,
parts within a fraction of a second. "The affected areas must be safeguarded by
safety of all persons who work in one optical safety sensors. To unambiguously
of the many logistics centers of our recognize transported goods as they
customers around the world – whether approach a protective field and to bridge
in industry, retail or service – is the asset this for passage of the goods at the
most worthy of protection," explains proper time, muting processes with
Stephan Schmid, experienced project signal- emitting muting sensors were
engineer in the area of development used across the industry in the past.
and control technology at WITRON. This These sensors were installed in addition
means: appropriate areas are equipped to the safety light curtains and enabled
by WITRON with safety devices or fencing pallets and transported goods to move
that meets the applicable standards and in and out without interruption. In front
norms so as to eliminate accident risk of and behind the safety light curtain,
before it can even occur. however, quarters are usually a bit tight.