In discrete and hybrid applications, machine safety is paramount to help prevent accidents caused by automatic starts, stops, and abnormal operations. In this 3-1/2 minute YouTube video, Meet Machine Safety and Regulations with AVENTICS Series SV01/03/05 Safety Valves, Emerson’s Dusko Markovic explains how AVENTICS Safety Valves (Series SV01, SV03, and SV05) help machine builders and manufacturers comply with modern machine safety standards while maintaining high productivity and employee protection.

He highlights the hazards associated with compressed air in pneumatic automation systems—such as unexpected startups and uncontrolled movements that could injure operators. Key safety principles covered include protection against unintended startup through functions like safe exhaust (to depressurize systems), safe stop, and safe cylinder return to a predefined safe position. The valves deliver redundant safety features (essential for high-risk applications under standards such as ISO 13849), ensuring high diagnostic coverage and reliable performance without excessive complexity or additional components.

For example, in an assembly line scenario, if an operator breaches a light curtain, the safety logic triggers redundant valve actions to safely and quickly halt hazardous motion.

The valves come in three sizes with flow rates ranging from 700 to 7,000 liters per minute, offering flexibility—available as standalone units or integrated into AVENTICS AS2 air preparation systems.

These valves enable manufacturers to achieve required safety certifications, protect workers effectively, minimize added components, reduce system complexity, and keep production efficient and reliable—balancing safety with operational performance in pneumatic applications.