Quality at Pilz

Pilz GmbH & Co. KG was one of the first German companies in the industrial electronics sector to be certified, back in 1994. Since then Pilz has held the certificate continuously. Through strict compliance with ISO 9001, Pilz assures its customers that in every phase of product development, everything is done to supply fault-free, high-quality products.

Pilz views the internal and external audits as a challenge to continuously improve in all areas. Pilz sees this as an integral part of its corporate philosophy, for the benefit of customers, suppliers, employees and society.

• ISO 9001 certificate
• Quality guiding principles

Production site tested and constantly monitored

TÜV Süd has certified that items produced in Pilz production sites, plus work equipment and measures used in manufacturing, are suitable for the production of high-quality electronic products. To achieve this it was necessary to prove under strict conditions that, technically and organisationally, the production sites are set up and managed in such a way as to guarantee consistent quality, in terms of manufacture and products. Authorisation to attach a TÜV-Süd test mark is subject to strict conditions, which are regularly inspected and monitored by the TÜV-Süd notified body.

• Ostfildern site
• Betschdorf site
• Denkendorf site
• Jintan site

Certified functional safety management (FSM) for development

The Pilz development department operates in accordance with a management system bound by strict conditions and specifications (Functional Safety Management), which meets the requirements of EN IEC 61508.

The FSM was tested to strict standards by TÜV and confirmed by certificate. The underlying processes and measures are subject to a strict annual test.

FSM certificate

TÜV Süd confirmed in its audit: Pilz's development is not only safe, but also secure! In accordance with the international series of standards IEC 62443 "Industrial Communication Networks – Network and System Security", the development process at Pilz meets the requirements for secure product development ("security by design"). For this development, the standard IEC 62443-4-1 describes the requirements of a "Secure development lifecycle process" (SDL process).

The result of this audit: Pilz's development met the requirements of the standard and complies with the SDL process.

Further information on the standard IEC 62443

Engineering projects at Pilz GmbH & Co. KG, Ostfildern are conducted in accordance with the structured functional safety management process of EN IEC 61508-1 and EN ISO 13849-1 and are certified by TÜV SÜD. The underlying processes and measures are also subject to an annual audit process.

Pilz subsidiaries are either also certified by TÜV SÜD directly or act in accordance with the specified requirements. Internal audits consistently guarantee an internationally standardised procedure.

FSM Engineering certificate

Pilz - Your partner for inspection of safeguards and machinery safety

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

Scope of accreditation

Accredited EMC test laboratory

Since 2004, Pilz has operated an independent test laboratory accredited by DAkkS (German Accreditation Body). This confirms that Pilz GmbH & Co. KG in Ostfildern is competent to undertake tests in the fields of electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electrical safety (environmental audits) and is qualified to generate test reports in accordance with ISO 17025, which are recognised worldwide.

Accreditation as a EMC test laboratory

EX protection certification (ATEX)

Pilz operates a quality assurance system that meets the requirements of Annex IV of Directive 2014/34/EU of the European Parliament and Council for equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX).