Industrial Safety Equipment

More Information about Industrial Safety Equipment

More than just a transaction, supplying industrial safety equipment builds trust and commitment to safety. Businesses that require safety products, like safety glasses, depend on their suppliers to deliver high-quality products at competitive prices. Reliable safety gear reduces the costs associated with workplace injuries and the downtime that follows those injuries. Safety-oriented companies work closely with government agencies and engage with industry best practices to ensure that the gear they supply offers optimal protection. The right supplier not only meets immediate orders but also elevates the operational integrity of businesses by enhancing the seamlessness of orders and ongoing support. Focusing on safety is, in a very real sense, centering on the life-and-death operational integrity of businesses and the value of their most precious asset: their employees.

What is "Fail Safe"? 

What is fail safe?

Fail safe is to cause a piece of machinery or other mechanism to revert to a safe condition in the event of a breakdown or malfunction. In regards to electrical equipment, this would be a state where no power exists. In other words, when the device fails, power would no longer be running to that piece of equipment. 

So how is this done?

 An electrical motor, for example, can be switched on and off with some kind of motor starter. This motor starter will commonly consist of a contactor, which is a normally open set of contacts capable of providing the necessary power to the motor, as well as an overload protection device. The overload is designed to monitor the power and ensure that any overcurrent event does not destroy the motor or allow the contacts on the contactor to be welded shut. Upstream of the motor starter will be some kind of circuit protection device, commonly a breaker or fuse. This device also protects against overcurrent, but offers additional protection against large voltage spikes, like a lightning strike or power surge. With all of these devices upstream of the motor, if the motor were to begin to overheat, the overload would cause the contacts on the contactor to open, switching power off to the motor. In this instance, the motor failed, but did so in a safe manner, or safe state.