The protection of operators and technicians is an important part of both machine design and productivity. A well-designed machine safety system helps reduce the risk of accidents while supporting reliable operation and minimizing downtime caused by unsafe conditions.
Steiner helps you identify the right machine safety products and solutions for your equipment, applications, and facility requirements. From guarding and light curtains to interlocks, safety relays, and programmable safety controllers, each component should be properly selected and integrated to help detect, prevent, and respond to hazards in real time.
Key Components of a Machine Safety System
- Physical machine guarding to create secure barriers between personnel and moving parts.
- Light curtains to provide non-intrusive protection by stopping equipment when the sensing field is interrupted.
- Interlock switches to help prevent access to hazardous areas while equipment is in operation.
- Safety relays and safety modules to monitor safety devices and initiate shutdowns when unsafe conditions are detected.
- Safety PLCs and programmable safety controllers to coordinate complex safety functions across multiple devices, machines, and zones.
By combining these technologies with proper risk assessment and compliance with applicable safety standards, organizations can help minimize risk, protect their workforce, and maintain productivity. Machine safety is more than a regulatory requirement. It is a practical investment in safer, more reliable operations.
Featured Products
Siemens Safety Controllers
- Suitable for safety applications up to SIL 3 (IEC 62061) & PL e (ISO 13849)
- Engineering in TIA Portal saves time & improves security
- Step 7 Safety Advanced V13 allows unified standard & safety programming
- Data consistency functions synchronize standard & safety program parts
Banner Safety Controllers
Monitors multiple safety devices including E-stop buttons, interlocking switches, safety light screens, two-hand controls & rope pull switches.
- SIL 3 (IEC 62061)
- IEC 61508
- Category 4 PL e (ISO 13849-1)
Banner Safety Light Curtains
Intuitive, easy-to-use light curtains for a wide variety of safety applications.
- Heavy-Duty Type 4: For harsh environments
- Compact Type 4: For tight spaces
- Perimeter Guarding Type 4: One to four beam devices
- Type 2: Cost-effective for lower risk
Banner LED Work Lights
High-quality, energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for industrial and mobile applications, with 50,000+ hours of work life.
- Strip lights
- Spot lights
- Hazardous environments
- Dimming control