7 Features für Ihre Sicherheit - PTM mechatronics GmbH

Imagine the following: Your IBC agitator has been lifted by forklift over forklift lugs and is floating freely. The agitator shaft and agitator element need to be cleaned. Your employee is already busy cleaning them. Another employee is still working on the agitator controls and then it happens: the employee accidentally presses the start button. The agitator starts. The other employee has his hands on the agitator and cannot react in time... We leave further details to your imagination. This is just one of many unforeseen situations that you can find yourself in at the drop of a hat if you are not aware of safety risks and have not taken appropriate precautions. We counter risky situations like these with 7 safety features that will make your day-to-day work more carefree and also comply with DGUV guidelines:

Agitator release

1.

The agitator release is based on a two-stage system: release by the system and manual release by the person. The system releases the agitator as soon as the clamping hooks on both sides of the crossbar or lid have been firmly tightened. The two sensors signal „OK“ at the same time. With our stands, the system signals „OK“ when the lid is seated on the container. The agitator can now be started by the person using the start button.

Emergency stop

2.

If an emergency situation arises, it is important to act quickly. Pressing the centrally located and easily accessible emergency stop button stops the agitator immediately.

Restart protection

3.

If the system is interrupted, either by pressing the emergency stop or by opening a clamping hook, the agitator must be manually released again by the operator after the system has been released.

Two-hand operation

4.

Our stand mixers are also optionally equipped with two-hand operation. To move the agitator, the push buttons on both sides of the control panel must be pressed simultaneously. This prevents the user from crushing their hands or arms when moving the agitator.

ATEX safety

5.

If explosive vapors or dusts are produced during mixing, there is always a risk of explosion. Our agitators are ATEX-certified for ATEX Zone 1 as standard. We also have the right and uncomplicated solution for ATEX Zone 0/1 to be on the safe side.

Noises

6.

The noise pollution of a system can be so enormous that it becomes a burden for the operator. Other, possibly important ambient noise also goes unheard. Our agitators and motors are surprisingly quiet in operation and create a pleasant and safe working environment.

Currentless

7.

Do your agitators come into contact with water? Is it through the production process, the mix itself or during cleaning? Bringing electricity into contact with water, even if only the possibility exists, can be dangerous.

We deliberately avoid the use of electronic components in our pneumatic agitators. This means that they can always be used with water and in damp environments without any complications or worries.

Conclusion

The market is littered with cheap mixers. We are often surprised at how carelessly the issues of stability, quality and safety are treated. After all, we don't lie in the bath with a hairdryer at home.

The PTM mechatronics team has been working intensively on the subject of occupational safety for a very long time. We are happy to support you with our standard range as well as with our custom-made products in the implementation of all necessary safety standards. Just get in touch with us.