Guide highlights standards for safety-related pneumatics

Aventics has published a manual titled Machine Safety Expertise for Pneumatics that covers key topics in the implementation of directives and standards for safety-related pneumatics using examples, circuit diagrams, and products.

The 48-page guide covers topics such as international directives and standards, hazards versus risks, risk assessment, estimating performance level, implementing safety functions, diagnostic coverage, common causes of failure, fieldbus, air preparation, safety valves, and locking and braking. To download the brochure or request a hard copy, visit www.aventics.com/us/machinesafety.