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Introducing the 3M PL150 Handheld Label Printer 3M has launched a new portable labelling machine to its comprehensive range of cable wire marking products for general electricians in the UK and Ireland.
Manufactured by Dymo, the PL150 Handheld Label Printer is designed as an easy-to-use everyday unit for all common electrical labelling requirements. One of the main features is the keyboard, which uses the familiar ‘QWERTY’ layout, while navigation keys make it easy to scroll between options. Together with one-touch formatting keys, these features allow electricians to quickly create different labelling formats, including wire or cable wraps, flags, Code 39 and Code 128 barcodes, fixed-length labels and breaker labels.
The ‘Favourites’ button repeats frequent label styles. A ‘Custom’ key enables the user to create his or own label formats, which can be saved for future use. A large character LCD screen with backlit function means the PL150 Handheld Label Printer can be used in environments where available light is poor. Labels can be printed in up to ¾ inch-wide on flexible nylon, permanent polyester and vinyl materials, in compliance with ANSI and ISO colour standards.
The PL150 Handheld Label Printer also supports direct printing on to heat-shrink tubes. The labels are designed to be simple to peel from their backing, as well as to provide long-term adhesion. The unit weighs just 2 lbs and is 9.9 x 9 x 11.6 inches, so it will fit into most toolkits. The PL150 Handheld Label Printer is designed for use with either AA batteries or a Li-Ion battery for prolonged periods of use, while rubber bumpers enhance durability.
3M Machinery Refurbishment and Modification - useful guidance from HSE
Some machinery provided for use at work is refurbished or modified, sometimes without change of ownership, but also often prior to re-supply as second-hand equipment.
The extent of the changes made to the original machinery, together with its provenance, can result in new legal obligations on the owner, user or person undertaking such work. In some cases where machinery has been so transformed or substantially rebuilt it may have to be considered as new machinery and so subject to the conformity assessment and CE marking requirements of the Machinery Directive even if originally compliant and CE marked when first placed on the market. However, refurbishment, even if very substantial, where parts are replaced with new similar versions (like for like etc) do not require re-CE marking.
This is a very important topic, since more and more moth-balled machines are re-commissioned or existing machines in use are "upgraded"... also newly purchased machines are being modified after purchase prior to being put into service.
The issue of whether or not a "significant change" has been made, and what this constitutes, is given some good coverage by the UK HSE at the following link:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-equipment-machinery/refurbished-modified-machinery.htm
Machinery Safety Alliance New Edition of the Safety Compendium from Pilz
The Safety Compendium gives those working in mechanical engineering an orientation guide on the subject of functional safety and standards. The 2012 edition represents a completely revised and expanded version.
Current industry trends and issues
The new Safety Compendium considers the latest developments: More efficient production and automation concepts demand ever more intelligent safety solutions. Or may only be made possible thanks to innovative safety technology. From 2012, the new Machinery Directive applies without restriction, presenting machine builders and users with new challenges.
Electronics replace mechanics - New chapter
The newly added chapters cover topics such as Mechanics versus electronics and dynamic versus inflexible control and safety concepts. That way the Compendium satisfies current industry trends: firstly, mechanics continue to be replaced by electronics; secondly, there is a growing demand for flexible, dynamic concepts in safety technology.
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