Pressure Sensitive Mats as Safety Devices in Danger Zones

• Autorzy: Dąbrowski S. , Brański Z.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Developing prototypes of pressure sensitive mats and testing their practical application were the aims of this study. Two contact plate mats were designed and constructed: rubber-rubber (R) and metal-metal (M). A recipe for rubber mixes and the production technology were prepared. Two laboratory test stands for measuring the actuating force, response time, static pressure resistance, and the durability of the mats were constructed. Computer software was written to control the operation of those test stands. Methods of testing pressure sensitive mats were based on PrDIN 31 006 (Deutsches Institut fur Normung [DIN], 1990) and EN 1760-1 (Comite Europeen de Normalisation [CEN], 1997). Both prototypes of contact plate mats were tested under laboratory and industrial conditions. The test results proved that the design was correct, the setup requirements were fulfilled, and the mats were efficient and reliable in the industrial environment.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

pressure sensitive mat; safety sensors; danger zone; safety device

PL

czujnik bezpieczeństwa; strefa niebezpieczna; zabezpieczenie

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 1998
• Tom: Vol. 4, No. 4
• Strony: 499--519
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 5 poz., rys., tab., wykr.

Twórcy

autor

Dąbrowski S.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection, Poland

autor

Brański Z.

• Central Institute for Labour Protection, Poland

Bibliografia

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