Kawasaki invests in machine guarding
ASG has supplied Kawasaki Robotics with a SATECH machine guarding solution for its showroom.
At the end of 2011, the UK division of Kawasaki Robotics moved into premises in Warrington. The previous premises were 15,000 sq ft and split over two different sites. The new facility centralised sales and customer support operations, with areas for customer demonstrations, training, robot test and integration and a large area for stock machines.
There is also a main showroom which displays key machines and robotics, included a spot welding machine, palletising robot, and a pick and place multipurpose heavy payload machine. All equipment is surrounded by machine guarding to ensure protection for personnel and visitors.
With its machine guarding 30 years old, Kawasaki Robotics decided to go out to the market for a new solution to meet its needs and provide protection within the 2,500 sq ft showroom area.
Following market research, the robotics company approached safety solutions provider ASG Services for advice on the best solution for its needs. Dave Pearson, senior manager and Ian Hensman, sales manager at Kawasaki Robotics liaised with ASG Services’ Gareth Hall, throughout the sales purchase.
ASG Services is a distributor for SATECH perimeter machine guarding, designed in accordance with the EU Directive on the Safety of Machines (2006/42/CE). This range of guarding will suit any application where personnel need protection from working machinery.
Kawasaki decided on the purchase of a SATECH Machine Guarding solution, with a combination of Basic, Strong and Adapta protection that offered high quality products and a short installation period. It also allowed fast and easy assembly, and gave Kawasaki the best all-round solution for its showroom.
Kawasaki Robotics has now created a totally safe working environment for its employees and customers visiting the new demonstration area. It has also provided an aesthetically pleasing solution, while helping to portray a professional image.