Pilz Automation Technology develops, manufactures and supplies process and automation control products for use wherever there is a requirement to ensure the safety of plant, personnel or the environment. Included in the range are:
- safety relays;
- configurable safety controllers;
- programmable safety systems (safety PLCs) for use with or without the SafetyBUS p safe, open industrial fieldbus network;
- mechanically actuated and non-contact guard switches;
- safety light curtains;
- 3D vision-based safety sensors;
- emergency stop switches;
- conventional and touchscreen operator interfaces;
- control and monitoring relays for non-safety applications.
In addition, Pilz provides safety-related services, such as training, engineering and consultancy. For 20 years Pilz has taken a leading role in educating the market with regard to safety legislation. This has been through seminars on legislation, software packages that assist with standards compliance and product selection, and publications. Pilz has produced six editions of the Guide to Machinery Safety, a Guide to Programmable Safety Systems, and publishes a free monthly email newsletter
Pilz Automation Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of Pilz GmbH & Co KG, a family-owned German company with global operations. Since its foundation in 1948, Pilz has remained at the forefront of safety technology, launching the first safety relay the first programmable safety system, the first safe, open fieldbus system (SafetyBUS p), the first solid-state safety 'relay', the first software-configurable modular safety controller, and the first safe camera system for monitoring three-dimensional zones. Future developments will see safety technology being integrated more closely with standard control, such as in servo drives with safety functionality.
Certifications
Pilz Automation Technology is committed to comply with the requirements of ISO9001:2000 and has an active Quality Policy. Pilz is also seeking continual improvement with its Environmental Policy (ISO 14001). Further information, targets and certificates for both policies can be found by clicking here.
