Top Safety: Discover the Advantages of Category IIIC Two-Hand Controls

In the world of industrial machinery, particularly for potentially dangerous ones like presses, operator safety is an absolute priority. One of the most effective solutions to guarantee this safety is the use of two-hand controls, but when the electropneumatic system of a two-hand control falls under Category IIIC according to the EN ISO 13851 standard, the safety advantages reach very high levels.

What does Category IIIC mean?

Category IIIC represents the highest safety standard for two-hand control circuits. It means:

  • Maximum Protection: Thanks to redundancy and continuous monitoring, a single fault does not compromise the safety function. The system is designed to internally detect errors before they can cause problems.
  • Intentional and Safe Actuation: The system requires the simultaneous actuation of both controls to initiate dangerous movements. If one control is released, the dangerous action stops immediately, preventing accidental activations.
  • Maximum Reliability: Category IIIC circuits meet the requirements of Category 4 of EN ISO 13849-1, guaranteeing high resistance to faults and their effective detection.

Benefits for your company:

  • Unmatched Operator Safety: The priority is the protection of personnel, drastically reducing the risk of accidents.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Adopting Category IIIC systems facilitates compliance with the most stringent safety regulations.
  • Reduction of Downtime: The robustness and self-checking of the system minimize the risk of unexpected failures, contributing to greater machine operability.
  • Increased Trust and Productivity: A safe working environment increases the trust of operators, potentially improving productivity.

Choosing one of our presses means investing in cutting-edge machinery where safety is integrated and customization is possible. The Category IIIC electropneumatic two-hand control system is the standard we offer to ensure maximum protection.

We know that each customer has unique needs. For this reason, in addition to the Category IIIC two-hand system, we offer the possibility of integrating further specific safety systems for the type of press and the customer’s production needs. We can implement advanced production control systems to further optimize the efficiency and safety of your work.

Discover our range of presses with Category IIIC two-hand control systems and the customization options for safety and production control. Contact us for a personalized consultation!