"We consider Pilz a competent company and we benefitted especially from the engineer´s extensive experience. They undertook an inspection of the ESPE, and while completing it drew our attention to other deficiencies within the total plant and recommending improvements.”
      - Bernhard Marstaller, Executive for maintenance, Allgaier Automotive GmbH

It is essential that Machine Safeguarding devices including electro sensitive protective equipment (for example:light curtains, Safety gate systems etc.) are properly configured and installed and undergo regular inspection. The scope and schedule of the inspection is defined in various national regulations such as OSHA in the USA, BetrSichV in Germany and PUWER in the UK. The level of inspection required is related to the Risk Assessment. 

Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, Ostfildern, operates an independent inspection body accredited by DAkkS in accordance with ISO/IEC 17020. As such our service stands for objectivity and high availability for your machinery.
The inspection report is made available for discussion. If the inspection is passed, the machine is given a Pilz badge.

• Check proper positioning of safeguard devices
• Perform function tests of safeguarding devices
• Perform overrun measurements to determine the safety distance
• Inspect the circuit diagram
• Attach a quality seal
• Provide the inspection report

• Meet safety regulations, protect workers, and reduce risk and liability
• Minimise downtime and maximise machinery availability
• Trust in the expert inspection processes assured with Pilz quality seal. The inspection centre of Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, Ostfildern, is accredited from the DAkkS

You can find additional information for Inspection of Safeguarding Devices and other related topics in our services brochures!