CSA C22.2 No/ 62841-4-2-2023: Electric Motor Lawnmowers
After watching machinery in a textile mill that cut off any excess fabric to finish woolen cloth, Englishman Edwin Beard Budding was inspired to replicate the…
ISO 10218-2:2025—Industrial Robot Applications
Industrial robots and robot cells are crucial in manufacturing because they significantly enhance productivity, quality control, and safety by automating repetitive tasks. With the increasing adoption…
ANSI Z8.1-2016: Commercial Laundry Equipment & Operations
Did you know the first washing machine appeared in the 1760s? It was reportedly a simple box people filled with clothes, and it involved pouring…
ANSI/ASSP Z244.1-2024: Control of Hazardous Energy: Lockout, Tagout
Hazardous energy, whether deriving from electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or thermal sources in machinery and equipment, is the basis of a longstanding issue in…
AWS D16.1M/D16.a:2018— Robotic Arc Welding Safety
Robotic arc welding is a type of automated robotic welding technique that uses an electric arc to melt and join metals together. Welding robots are typically…
Handbook on Safety Code for Elevators – ASME A17.1 HB-2022
A handbook on the elevator code, ASME A17.1/CSA B44 HB-2022, offers helpful commentary on the widely used standard code. ASME A17.1-2022 Safety Code for Elevators…
ASME B20.1-2024: Safety Standard For Conveyors And Related Equipment
Safety considerations for conveyor design are detailed in ASME B20.1-2024: Safety Standard For Conveyors And Related Equipment. Why Do We Need Conveyors? Considering our upright…
Minimizing Workplace Injuries: The Ergonomic Edge in Conveyor Design
Workplace injuries are a significant concern for businesses across industries, particularly in environments where repetitive tasks, heavy lifting, or awkward postures are routine. Among these…
ANSI B11.26-2024: Machines – Functional Safety
Controlling machines is essential because it allows for accurate and efficient operation, maximizing productivity and reducing waste of materials. Ultimate machine control leads to improved…