ABB JOKAB SAFETY has released two new safety guidebooks and product catalogs; the “Machine Safety Systems and Components Compendium” and the “Safety Switches and Emergency Stops” catalog.  The 564 page “Compendium” is a comprehensive resource with in-depth information on a wide range of machine safety subjects and the complete line of ABB JOKAB SAFETY products. 

It provides guidelines on issues such as strategic machine safety planning, how and where to upgrade, and solidifying the commitment to machine safeguarding; as well as explanations of common safety terminology, information on national safety directives and standards, and the primary safety standards organizations and information sources. Also included is an updated overview of the JOKAB organization since its March 2010 acquisition by ABB, and detailed technical data, installation diagrams, and performance metrics for all ABB JOKAB SAFETY products from safety relays, sensors and control devices, to PLCs, light curtains and fencing systems. 

 The “Switches” catalog contains complete technical and installation information on the complete line of ABB JOKAB machine safety switches, including solenoid locking switches and non-contact switches designed to be robust and suitable for a variety of applications.