Fix LTSA Gaps and Reassess Supplier Leverage from Safety Signals

In practice, the pallet itself is sometimes used as a muting trigger (Figure 2) — a procedure that is not permitted, since a person could, for example, simply place an empty pallet in the safety device and deliberately disable the protective device. Solution 1: Smart process gating (SPG) The safety gap caused by pallet muting can be reliably closed with smart process gating (SPG), in which the bridging function is activated by two independent control signals without external muting sensors

The IEC 62046 international standard1 regulates the requirements for entry and exit stations with muting and stipulates in particular that: muting must be activated via at least two independent bridging signals muting must offer protection against foreseeable incorrect operation or manipulation. The standard thus defines clear requirements for the implementation of muting applications

Unconscious risks Various types of muting are used in industrial automation: whether they be 2-sensor, 4-sensor, time-controlled or sequence-controlled. The IEC 62046 international standard1 regulates the requirements for entry and exit stations with muting and stipulates in particular that: muting must be activated via at least two independent bridging signals muting must offer protection against foreseeable incorrect operation or manipulation

” Opportunities for both the Virginia Class sustainment and build supply chains can be found here

Australian companies from WA, NSW and Victoria have already successfully qualified through the program, with dozens more progressing through the national qualification program. The expansion into sustainment work in Western Australia represents a new opportunity for Australian businesses to secure long-term, high-value work supporting the operational readiness of these submarines in-country

The expansion into sustainment work in Western Australia represents a new opportunity for Australian businesses to secure long-term, high-value work supporting the operational readiness of these submarines in-country

The upgrades provided a new opportunity for the Bonfiglioli team to support iQRenew in resolving equipment challenges. “Bonfiglioli is always supporting customers through spare parts, upgrades, aftermarket services and building relationships through contact — and this project with iQRenew was no exception,” he said

To support the project, iQRenew partnered with Bonfiglioli, which had supplied the majority of the facility’s existing gearboxes and ancillary equipment

“Bonfiglioli is always supporting customers through spare parts, upgrades, aftermarket services and building relationships through contact — and this project with iQRenew was no exception,” he said