Industrial Safety
Industrial automation plays a vital role in keeping production efficient—but it also introduces new safety challenges. Without the right protective measures in place, equipment can pose serious risks to workers, facility assets, and operations.
Miller Edge safety sensors help safeguard automated areas and reduce the risk of injury, damage, and downtime. Whether you’re operating industrial doors, conveyors, robotic zones, or other motor-driven systems, our sensing solutions help you maintain safety, reduce liability, and stay compliant with UL 325, OSHA, and other standards.
Safety Tips for Facility Managers
- Work with a Pro: Always partner with qualified automation or equipment specialists who understand safety codes and can properly install and maintain your system.
- Schedule Regular Inspections: Periodic maintenance helps catch wear or damage early—before it becomes a safety hazard.
- Use the Right Sensors: Sensing edges, photo eyes, pressure mats, and access control devices help detect hazards and improve safe operation.
- Train Staff: Ensure personnel understand equipment operation, shut-off procedures, and safe practices around automated systems.
- Keep Areas Clear: Obstructed zones can increase risk. Make sure work areas around moving equipment stay free of tools, debris, or unauthorized personnel.
- Stay Alert to Warning Signs: If automation equipment behaves erratically—slams shut, doesn’t reverse, or delays—stop use and call in a professional.
Choosing the Right Protection
Every property is different. Factors like layout, traffic flow, and gate type affect the type of safeguarding required. Use these tools to help make informed decisions:
Risk Assessment >
Evaluate safety risks in your environment and identify the right safeguarding strategies for your needs.
Standards & Codes >
Review nationally and internationally recognized safety standards that apply to motorized doors, gates, and other automated systems.
Maintenance & Support >
Learn how to perform basic inspections and know when to contact a professional for service or repairs.
How Photo Eyes Work > (Coming Soon)
Automated Industrial Safety Devices
Sensing Edges
Touch-sensitive strips that signal equipment to stop and/or reverse when contact is made.
Ideal for: Conveyor edges, moving gates, robotic arms, pinch points
Photo Optics
Infrared sensors that detect obstructions in hazardous areas—triggering the system to stop before contact occurs.
Ideal for: Personnel walkways, vehicle crossings.
Sensing Mats
Pressure-sensitive floor mats that trigger a response when stepped on—such as halting machinery or alerting operators.
Ideal for: Presence detection zones, secure access areas, machinery perimeters
Access Control
Hands-free activation sensors that enable equipment to operate only when needed, reducing unnecessary movement and improving flow.
Ideal for: Controlled access areas, equipment operation triggers, pedestrian traffic management
VisiLight LED™
High-visibility LED strips that light up when machinery or gates are in motion—providing a clear visual cue to stay clear.
Ideal for: Low-visibility areas, warehouses, equipment zones with foot traffic
Explore Safety Solutions by Application
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Plant AutomationSensing solutions that reduce risk around automated machinery, conveyors, and robotic systems—supporting safety in manufacturing and industrial settings |
Area GuardingPressure-sensitive and non-contact sensors that help protect personnel in production zones by triggering system shutdown or control when presence is detected near hazardous equipment. |
Moving Platforms & LiftsSensors that respond to presence and pressure, helping protect workers from crush zones and falls on lifting equipment or elevating work platforms. |
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Perimeter GuardingDetection solutions to protect personnel near facility boundaries and restricted zones—ideal for enhancing safety and minimizing unintentional entry or disruption. |
Pinch Point ProtectionCompact sensing solutions that detect contact in small, hazardous spaces like machine hinges, doors, or rollers—where entrapment risks are high. |
Custom SolutionsDesigned and manufactured-to-order sensing solutions that meet your exact system, performance, and application requirements. |
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Miller Edge products are installed by trained professionals who understand industrial safety requirements.
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