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Content about Rockford Systems LLC - Page 2
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Pressure-sensitive safety mats from Rockford Systems help protect operators
- Aug 9, 2018
- Safety
- Product Release
Rockford Systems LLC offers a line of pressure-sensitive safety mats and accessories. They detect the presence of workers, vehicles, and production materials and act as an emergency stop that removes power from a machine if it is operating or cycling. It also prevents the machine from starting....
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Soft Touch Pinch-Point Safety System available from Rockford Systems
- Jun 14, 2018
- Safety
- Product Release
Rockford Systems LLC now provides sales, installation, and technical support on the Soft Touch Pinch-Point Safety System from Unitrol Electronics Inc. The passive, fail-safe system helps prevent riveters and spot welding machines from cycling if the system detects fingers in the point-of-operation...
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Bench grinder safety gauge from Rockford Systems helps prevent OSHA violations
- Jun 12, 2018
- Safety
- Product Release
Rockford Systems offers the bench grinder safety gauge, designed for use during the installation, maintenance, and inspection of bench/pedestal grinders to ensure compliance with OSHA 1910.215. This standard specifies that work rests must be kept adjusted to within 1/8 in. of the wheel to prevent...
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Rockford Systems webinar to address safety in spot welding, riveting
- Jun 7, 2018
- Safety
- News Release
Rockford Systems, Rockford, Ill., will present a live, complimentary webinar titled “How the Soft Touch Pinch-Point Safety System helps prevent riveter and welder injuries.” The company has partnered with Unitrol Electronics Inc. to provide sales, installation, and technical support of this 100...
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Rockford Systems’ CTD088 foot pedal switch made for small machinery
- May 11, 2018
- Safety
- Product Release
Rockford Systems LLC has introduced the CTD088 foot switch for operators of small equipment such as riveters and welding machines. Because operators of small machinery typically do not wear steel-toed boots, the switch features a narrower opening. This snug fit helps reduce the chance for an...
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Rockford Systems to present webinar on machine safeguarding standard
- May 8, 2018
- Safety
- News Release
Rockford Systems LLC, Rockford, Ill., a provider of machine safeguarding products and services, will host a free, interactive webinar on May 29 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. CT. “Machine Safety Compliance 101” will explain how to safeguard machines to meet or exceed OSHA 29 CFR regulations and ANSI...
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Rockford Systems to host webinar on human-robot safety
- Jan 30, 2018
- Safety
- News Release
Skyrocketing demand for automation has increased the number of robots employed in industry to more than 1.5 million. Meanwhile, collaborative robots (cobots) are making their way into new work environments, including light manufacturing. Because no technology can be made foolproof, maintaining...
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Rockford Systems appoints vice president of finance
- Jan 2, 2018
- Safety
- News Release
Rockford, Ill.-based Rockford Systems LLC, a provider of machine safeguarding systems, has appointed Bill Holliday as vice president of finance, effective January 1, 2018. Holliday succeeds Ken Kranz, who is retiring from the company in March 2018. Holliday has more than 35 years of financial...
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Rockford Systems announces 2018 industrial machine safeguarding seminars
- Dec 5, 2017
- Safety
- News Release
Rockford Systems LLC has released its 2018 machine safeguarding seminar schedule. The 2.5-day seminars, held in Rockford, Ill., and taught by machine safeguarding expert Roger Harrison, focus on interpretation of performance language found in the OSHA 29 CFR and ANSI B-11 standards and cover basic...
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Encoder-based positioning added to safety control system
- Oct 20, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
Rockford Systems has introduced the second generation of its SSC1500 control system for hydraulic presses (FTL072) and press brakes (FTL073). It has been upgraded with encoder-based positioning technology, which allows the press operator to set the stop positions for the ram from an LCD keypad,...
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Control protects operators from accidental restart after power interruption
- Sep 19, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
The Sensing-Saf-Start® motor control from Rockford Systems LLC helps prevent accidental machine startup after a voltage drop or power interruption. In the event of a power interruption, the unit automatically disconnects power to the machine so that when it is restored, the machine will not start...
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Rockford Systems to host Oct. 17 webinar on press brake safeguarding
- Sep 6, 2017
- Safety
- News Release
Rockford Systems LLC, Rockford, Ill., a provider of machine safeguarding products and services, will host a webinar titled "Safeguarding Press Brakes: Light Curtains vs. Laser AOPD," on Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 10 to 11 a.m. CDT. This free, interactive webinar will take an in-depth look at the...
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Rockford Systems, Master Lock Co. form strategic partnership
- Aug 30, 2017
- Safety
- News Release
Rockford, Ill.-based Rockford Systems LLC and The Master Lock Co., Deerfield, Ill., have announced a joint initiative designed to accelerate the adoption of safety technologies throughout the North American manufacturing sector. The partnership is intended to reduce workplace accidents; improve job...
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Safeguarding device prevents welding, riveting injuries
- Aug 8, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
Rockford Systems offers Detect-A-Finger®, a drop-probe device designed to prevent a riveting or welding machine from cycling if it encounters fingers in the point-of-operation area, therefore preventing contact between the operator and dangerous moving parts. Whenever an operator initiates a...
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Safety shield for cutting, turning machines exceeds OSHA requirements
- Jul 21, 2017
- Safety
- Product Release
Rockford Systems offers a line of electrically interlocked safety shields for cutting and turning machines that protect operators from flying chips, sparks, debris, and coolant. The thermoformed shields are made from impact-resistant, 100 percent transparent polycarbonate and feature electrical...
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