New Roll Lock-Out System Protects Sheet Operators

摘要

Processing Technologies International (PTi), Aurora, Ill., has been granted a U.S. patent for its new roll lock-out system, which prevents sheet rolls from closing during cleaning, maintenance, and thread-up activity. This safety device, reportedly the first of its kind in the industry, is said to improve operator safety by utilizing mechanical lock-outs with redundant electrical interlocks.