Volume 6, No.1
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Hi,
Like our new look? We’re revitalizing our image for a big, banner year in 2007. Knowing that you’re busy, I’ve reformatted our eNewsletter so you can easily access info you need. While we revive our look, consider these tips for rejuvenating your automation projects.
Did you catch the GM robot commercial during the Super Bowl? The robot’s insatiable demand for perfection was right in line with Doig’s new motto: Flawless * Fast * Solutions – Guaranteed!”
Talk with you soon,
CEO Doig Corporation
bob.doig@doigcorp.com
OSHA-Compliant Solutions
CEJN Solutions Save Lives and Money
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CEJN invests in safety. Several of the products from CEJN significantly reduce the recoil effect and the sudden expansion of air, which in turn reduces the risk of hearing damage and lashing. At the same time, CEJN's high-quality pneumatic products offer excellent flow properties and are easy-to-use.
Vented Safety Coupling with Recoil Dampening
Specifically designed to disconnect in two stages in order to vent, minimize the risk of sudden component separation, reduce noise, and prevent recoil accidents
Hose Kit with Vented Safety-Coupling
Practical all-in-one solution prevents leakage and potential hearing damage
Blowgun with Star Tip
Prevents damage by diverting the pressure when dead-ended
Hose and Cable Reels
Minimizes risk of tripping by keeping hose and cables off the floor
Blowgun with Safety Regulator
Prevents damage by reducing air pressure to a safe level when air stream is blocked/dead-ended
Are you OSHA Compliant?
Click the safety standards listed below to see the applicable Cejn's pneumatic products.
OSHA 1910.95—Occupational Noise Exposure 1910B
OSHA 1910.95—Occupational Noise Exposure 1910C
OSHA Instruction STD 1-13.1—Reduction of Air Pressure below 30 PSI for Cleaning Purposes
The Softwareless Safety Controller
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Introducing the Flexi Controller from SICK , a modular safety-rated controller that provides configurable logic without using any software. Users can realize the benefits of integrated safety logic without using a computer to program the device, saving time and simplifying setup. The Flexi Controller (UE410 Flexi Series) provides a unique solution for safety-relevant applications. Historically, safety logic has been implemented using either hardwire techniques with safety relays, or via more expensive safety programmable logical controllers (safety PLCs). Flexi Controllers take advantage of the benefits of both technologies.
- Implements safety-rated logic using only rotary switches (no software required)
- Supports monitoring and associated control using multiple safety sensors
- Optimal integration of SICK safety devices
- Considerable reduction in the interconnect wiring compared to safety relay solutions
- 50% reduction in the control cabinet space required
- Relay expansion capability
- Integration of diagnostics using Profibus, DeviceNet, CANopen
Click here to view Frequently Asked Questions about the UE410 Flexi.
Eliminate Compressed Air Injuries
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Aladco offers Nu-Check © Valves, the only check valves on the market with both manual and pilot release capabilities. The unique bubble - tight seal keeps devices in "checked" position. If pressure loss or fluctuation should occur, the valve prevents drifting, thus reducing serious or even fatal injuries.
Features
- Prevents load drift
- Provides rapid stopping of load
- Designed for non-lubricated systems
- Operating pressure 15 - 150 psi and temperature 30 - 150o F
- Cracking pressure 2 - 4 psi
- Flow capacity 0.2 Cv to 4.0 Cv
- Made of high strength, lightweight, anodized aluminum alloy
- Exceeds A.N.S.I. Class VI Leak Standard (Bubble Tight)
- Superior , self - cleaning ball seal provides long product life, over 100 million cycles in test
- All valves are manufactured tamper resistant and require no maintenance
- Patented and made in the USA
View more Nu-Check® information here.
Request CAD files or technical applications here.
Self Monitoring Safety Light Curtains
The simple integration of safety technology in machinery and system concepts is increasingly become the focus of product development. Rising costs necessitate lean and economical solutions.
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With the new SOLID-4E, Leuze lumiflex offers an uncomplicated series of self-monitoring safety light curtains for the highest safety level in accordance with type 4 (EN IEC 61496.) This economically-priced series brings a scope of functions for a wide-ranging applications spectrum. The robust construction guarantees long-term reliability. A well-conceived design with versatile installation system also enables flexible use, even after a rearrangement.
Rapid market changes require flexible production line adjustments. This demands long-life safety sensor technology that is versatile in its application. The safety light curtains of the SOLID-4E series meet these requirements and therefore ensure investment security.
Request detailed product information here.
Applications
Safeguarding danger points on presses with 20mm resolution for hand protection
Access guarding on transport conveyors with a range of up to 20m with integrated start/restart interlock
Safeguarding danger areas with horizontal installation of a light curtain with 40 mm resolution on a robot cell
Regardless of your safety application, the SOLID-4E series offer reliable protection with their robust and failsafe construction. Ensures the highest level of system availability.
Innovative Solutions to your Structural and Hard-Guarding Problems
Our in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities allow us to provide all possible services to our customers. If you can think it, Doig can design and build it to your exact specifications using Parker IPS profiles, fasteners, and accessories.
Check out the endless possibilities, from simple designs to complex equipment:
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A Safe Robot is a Productive Robot
For two decades, the focus on robotic safety has been guided by the Robotic Industries Association's ANSI/RIA R15.06 safety standard. The purpose of this standard is to provide guidelines for industrial robot manufacture, remanufacture and rebuild; robot system installation; and methods of safeguarding to enhance the safety of personnel associated with the use of industrial robots and robot systems. The ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999 standard offers more options to achieving the required level of reliability and more detail on how to get there including the use of risk assessment.
Robotic Cell Safety Requirements (high-speed)
Are you currently involved in a high-speed robotic application?
Find your safety requirements below. Have questions? Email Kevin!
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Customer Profile: Busse/SJI Corporation
Application: guarding pallet entry/exit for operator protection
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Busse/SJI Corporation is a leader in material handling. Located in Randolph , Wisconsin , Busse/SJI, Corporation employs approximately 100 employees at the 110,000 sq. ft. facility. The company was founded by Curtis and Gilbert Busse in 1946. In 1999, Arrowhead Systems purchased Busse and SJI to form Busse/SJI Corporation. The company manufactures palletizers and depalletizers for customers in all industries, including the canning and bottling industry (think of the industry giants like Tropicana, Gatorade, and SC Johnson Wax.)
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The Situation
The challenge with every project is how to best protect operators when interacting with equipment. Busse/SJI needed to create a system that prevented people from entering palletizer and depalletizer machines, thus protecting them from injury. In the past, Busse/SJI tried other safety components to protect the hoist entry area, such as safety mats. Although each safety device has its benefits, the safety mats could be removed with ease, and operators found ways to evade the protection. Also, if a pallet fell, safety mats were easily damaged, causing downtime until new mats were ordered and installed.
The Solution
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Randy Jung, sales engineer for Doig, convinced Busse/SJI to take a look at a Doig solution. He proposed a complete safety system, including light curtains with muting modules, safety relays, sensors, and mounting brackets. The proposed safety system was a “new way” to guard pallet entry/exit areas and offered more effective containment around the pallet hoist. There were less reach-in capabilities and virtually no ways to defeat or to “fake out” the new muting feature. “Light curtains have the reliability that mats don't have,” states John Knechtel, electrical engineering manager for Busse/SJI. He continues to claim, “Muting functions add a lot to the ability to keep people out.” Jung, along with SICK safety representative John Frolic, brought in solution demos that convinced Busse/SJI of the system's flexibility. Knechtel indicates, “SICK's controller is a lot more flexible than the competitors' muting. No special timing or sequences are required.”
Ultimately, Busse/SJI went with Doig because the solution beat out competitors in cost and provided more features to accomplish the necessary muting. According to Matt Giebel, controls engineer for Busse/SJI, “the solution reduced costs and gave us a single solution for both applications: palletizing and depalletizing.” Doig also offered Busse/SJI more flexibility by supplying mounting options and additional engineering support. “The engineering that went into this project was reduced due to Randy [Jung]'s efforts,” Knechtel testifies. He adds, “Randy does a great job solving our needs.”
For more information on this new way to guard pallet entry/exit areas, please contact Doig here.
Sing With Us! Happy Anniversary…
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Congrats to Doig employees celebrating
anniversaries in 2007's 1st quarter!
- 27 years Bob Doig, CEO
- 6 years Lori Stern , Receptionist
- 5 years John Donald , Sales Engineer
- 3 years Bill Finnegan , Systems Administrator
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Going to the Chapel
T minus 212 days until Kristina Sjoberg, Doig inside sales rep, gets married to her sweetheart, Glenn. In honor of their upcoming nuptials, we'd like to recommend a few of our favorite romantic spots:
Feast on Bengali Shrimp at Port Hotel Restaurant
Port Washington , WIEnjoy a couples massage at the Sundara Spa
Wisconsin Dells, WIParticipate in a wine tasting at Vino 100
Grafton and Wauwatosa , WIIndulge in chocolate covered strawberries from Bay Bakery
Whitefish Bay, WICatch a flick at the drive-in Highway 18 Outdoor Theatre
Jefferson , WIStay at one of the B&Bs from Irish Inns and Tours group
5 locations scattered throughout WisconsinTreat the whole family for a night out (especially when the weather is cold and icky) Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservatory (The Domes)
Milwaukee , WIReminisce about the most missed dance club: Marchese's Danceland
formerly located in Waukesha , WIInvest in $2 Tuesdays at the Rivoli Theater
Cedarburg , WISplurge on a Laverne & Shirley package at the Church Hill Inn
Door County, WI (described as one of US's top vacation spots by Money magazine)Make a candle-lit dinner at home with Kristina's winning Mozzarella Chicken recipe:
- Chicken Breasts as many as you'd like
- Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
- Thyme (dried)
- Rosemary (dried)
- Laury's Season Salt
- Black Pepper
- Onion Salt
- Garlic Powder
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray pan so chicken doesn't stick. Season one side of chicken with Laury's Season Salt, Onion Salt, Black Pepper, and lightly sprinkle Thyme and Rosemary. Flip over the chicken breast and sprinkle with Laury's Season Salt, Garlic Powder, Black Pepper and then lightly sprinkle with Thyme and Rosemary. Bake about 25 minutes or until cooked on the inside. Then change oven from Bake to Broil on High. Take chicken out. Cover the top of the chicken breasts with mozzarella cheese. Place back in the oven and watch chicken until the cheese gets slightly browned. Tastes great served with Wild Rice or Potatoes.
Have a few date night suggestions of your own that Kristina should know about? Tell us here!
