For ABB Orion1 Series 14 mm Resolution 7 m Sensing Distance 750 mm to 1800 mm Protective Height Extended Light Curtain Replacement

I believe many friends are aware of the significant safety risks involved in operating a punch press. When carrying out punching operations, it is essential for the operators to have a strong awareness of safety and be familiar with the proper operation of the machine. However, despite these precautions, accidents related to hand injuries still occur in the stamping industry every year, highlighting the importance of safety in industrial production. Installing safety light curtains on punch press equipment has become an effective safety protection solution employed by various machinery manufacturers to prevent mechanical accidents and maintain a safe working environment.

Configuring a punch-specific safety light curtain protection device with a controller not only provides safety protection but also does not interfere with the material feeding and loading operations during punch press work. This is currently considered a reliable professional-level solution for punch press safety protection.

The principle of the safety light curtain is based on the use of an infrared light grid to form a protective screen. It transmits corresponding signals through the interruption or blocking of the light beams, allowing for the control of machine equipment to stop or run, thereby creating intelligent protection. During the operation of a punch press, operators can safely carry out material feeding and loading operations. In the event that someone accidentally reaches into the punching range, the light curtain will send a signal to the control device, causing the punch press to stop working, thus ensuring the safety of personnel and the machine equipment.

Due to its widespread application in the stamping industry, safety light curtains are also known as punch press protectors or hand protection grids. The installation and use of safety light curtains for punch press equipment are convenient, fast, and require minimal installation space. Safety light curtains offer precise light detection, stable performance, and reliable safety. Their durable characteristics ensure a long lifespan, making them an economical and efficient professional safety protection device for industries such as stamping and industrial production.