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Overview
- Summary
- ASO Safety Solutions, a family-run company founded in Germany in 1984, is a global leader in safety sensors and solutions for protecting people and machinery in automated environments. Its core offerings include tactile and non-contact safety detection devices such as safety edges, safety mats, safety bumpers, safety relays, and radar sensors. The company provides customized safety solutions for various industrial automation sectors, including challenging environments like freezer rooms and cold chain maintenance. ASO Safety Solutions delivers reliable safety solutions to customers worldwide, underpinned by innovative technology and high quality standards.ASO Safety Solutions, a family-run company founded in Germany in 1984, is a global leader in safety sensors and solutions for protecting people and machinery in automated environments. Its core offerings include tactile and non-contact safety detection devices such as safety edges, safety mats, safety bumpers, safety relays, and radar sensors. The company provides customized safety solutions for various industrial automation sectors, including challenging environments like freezer rooms and cold chain maintenance. ASO Safety Solutions delivers reliable safety solutions to customers worldwide, underpinned by innovative technology and high quality standards.
- Key Products/Technologies
- Safety Edges: Pressure-sensitive sensors primarily used for closing edge protection at pinch and shear points. ASO Sentir® edge safety edges are available with various overtravel distances, with customizable lengths via an online configurator. These are crucial for the safe operation of industrial gates and automated machinery.Safety Edges: Pressure-sensitive sensors primarily used for closing edge protection at pinch and shear points. ASO Sentir® edge safety edges are available with various overtravel distances, with customizable lengths via an online configurator. These are crucial for the safe operation of industrial gates and automated machinery.
- Safety Mats: Robust and durable pressure-sensitive sensors designed to safeguard hazardous areas around machines and robotic cells. They exhibit resistance to chemicals and dust, boast an IP65 rating, handle loads up to 2000N, and offer a long lifespan of up to 6 million activations. Available in various sizes like 24x24 inches, 24x60 inches, and 36x36 inches, with tapered or straight edge versions for flexible application.Safety Mats: Robust and durable pressure-sensitive sensors designed to safeguard hazardous areas around machines and robotic cells. They exhibit resistance to chemicals and dust, boast an IP65 rating, handle loads up to 2000N, and offer a long lifespan of up to 6 million activations. Available in various sizes like 24x24 inches, 24x60 inches, and 36x36 inches, with tapered or straight edge versions for flexible application.
- Safety Bumpers: Utilized in applications requiring soft cushioning and added overtravel, such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), lifts, and hanger doors. These bumpers are covered in synthetic leather, resistant to vibration, liquids, and chemicals, and feature a minimum activation distance with customizable designs. They come in various sizes like 60x100mm and 100x120mm, with different lengths (e.g., 1ft, 1.5ft, 4ft, 5ft, 6ft) and color options including yellow, black, and red.Safety Bumpers: Utilized in applications requiring soft cushioning and added overtravel, such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs), lifts, and hanger doors. These bumpers are covered in synthetic leather, resistant to vibration, liquids, and chemicals, and feature a minimum activation distance with customizable designs. They come in various sizes like 60x100mm and 100x120mm, with different lengths (e.g., 1ft, 1.5ft, 4ft, 5ft, 6ft) and color options including yellow, black, and red.
- Safety Relays: Serve as the central interface for monitoring signals from tactile safety sensors, such as SENTIR safety contact mats or edges. ELMON relay switching devices continuously monitor sensor status, ensuring maximum safety during operation. All devices are tested in accordance with EN 13849-1 and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC for high reliability. The Elmon Safety Relay ASO 1114-0030 is a notable model.Safety Relays: Serve as the central interface for monitoring signals from tactile safety sensors, such as SENTIR safety contact mats or edges. ELMON relay switching devices continuously monitor sensor status, ensuring maximum safety during operation. All devices are tested in accordance with EN 13849-1 and the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC for high reliability. The Elmon Safety Relay ASO 1114-0030 is a notable model.
- Radar Sensors: The LISENS scan model employs FMCW radar technology for contactless protection of barriers and gates. This technology is insensitive to environmental factors like rain, hail, dust, or snow, reliably detecting and classifying vehicles and people with high precision. It offers one safety zone and two individually configurable warning zones, with the capability to connect up to six sensors to a central evaluation unit. Intuitive setup via Wi-Fi and flexible interfaces facilitate easy integration into existing systems.Radar Sensors: The LISENS scan model employs FMCW radar technology for contactless protection of barriers and gates. This technology is insensitive to environmental factors like rain, hail, dust, or snow, reliably detecting and classifying vehicles and people with high precision. It offers one safety zone and two individually configurable warning zones, with the capability to connect up to six sensors to a central evaluation unit. Intuitive setup via Wi-Fi and flexible interfaces facilitate easy integration into existing systems.
- Signal Transmission Systems: Technology for reliably transmitting signals from safety sensors to control systems. This is a critical component contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of automated systems.Signal Transmission Systems: Technology for reliably transmitting signals from safety sensors to control systems. This is a critical component contributing to the overall safety and efficiency of automated systems.
- Safety Light Curtains and Barriers: Safety components used to detect and prevent access into hazardous zones. The LISENS door light curtain is a non-safety light curtain, rated Pl c, IP67, supporting speeds up to 2m/s, with M8 connection. These contribute to personnel protection and equipment damage prevention in various industrial settings.Safety Light Curtains and Barriers: Safety components used to detect and prevent access into hazardous zones. The LISENS door light curtain is a non-safety light curtain, rated Pl c, IP67, supporting speeds up to 2m/s, with M8 connection. These contribute to personnel protection and equipment damage prevention in various industrial settings.
- Core Advantages
- Over 40 Years of Expertise and Innovation Leadership: Since its founding in 1984, the company has provided innovative safety solutions in automation for over four decades, establishing itself as a global market leader in tactile sensors. This demonstrates deep experience and technological know-how.Over 40 Years of Expertise and Innovation Leadership: Since its founding in 1984, the company has provided innovative safety solutions in automation for over four decades, establishing itself as a global market leader in tactile sensors. This demonstrates deep experience and technological know-how.
- Customized Solution Provision Capability: A strong focus on tailoring safety solutions to meet specific customer requirements and applications. All products are developed in-house, from initial idea to design, prototyping, and intensive testing at its own ASO Test Center. This leads to enhanced customer satisfaction and the delivery of exclusive solutions.Customized Solution Provision Capability: A strong focus on tailoring safety solutions to meet specific customer requirements and applications. All products are developed in-house, from initial idea to design, prototyping, and intensive testing at its own ASO Test Center. This leads to enhanced customer satisfaction and the delivery of exclusive solutions.
- Extreme Environment Adaptation Technology: A product portfolio designed to operate in diverse indoor and outdoor environments, including freezer rooms, cold chains, oil, grease, chemicals, and very low temperatures. The LISENS scan radar sensor, in particular, boasts weather resistance, being insensitive to rain, hail, dust, or snow. This ensures stable operation even under harsh conditions, a significant technological advantage.Extreme Environment Adaptation Technology: A product portfolio designed to operate in diverse indoor and outdoor environments, including freezer rooms, cold chains, oil, grease, chemicals, and very low temperatures. The LISENS scan radar sensor, in particular, boasts weather resistance, being insensitive to rain, hail, dust, or snow. This ensures stable operation even under harsh conditions, a significant technological advantage.
- Global Production and Distribution Network: Production facilities and subsidiaries in Germany (headquarters), the USA (New Jersey), and China (Nanjing), complemented by sales offices across Europe and a worldwide dealer network, ensure global product supply. This infrastructure enables prompt and reliable service and product delivery to customers globally.Global Production and Distribution Network: Production facilities and subsidiaries in Germany (headquarters), the USA (New Jersey), and China (Nanjing), complemented by sales offices across Europe and a worldwide dealer network, ensure global product supply. This infrastructure enables prompt and reliable service and product delivery to customers globally.
- Adherence to High Quality and Safety Standards: All products meet the highest safety standards, including CE and UL certifications, and are tested in accordance with EN 13849-1 and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Compliance with FDA's Quality System Requirements (QSR) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), along with ISO quality management system certifications, underscores a strong commitment to product reliability and safety.Adherence to High Quality and Safety Standards: All products meet the highest safety standards, including CE and UL certifications, and are tested in accordance with EN 13849-1 and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. Compliance with FDA's Quality System Requirements (QSR) and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), along with ISO quality management system certifications, underscores a strong commitment to product reliability and safety.
- Continuous Investment in Research and Development: Consistent investment in R&D to meet the ever-increasing safety requirements of industry and society. A corporate culture focused on innovation, dedicated to developing new products, improving existing technologies, and tailoring products to customer needs. This proactive approach ensures readiness for future market changes.Continuous Investment in Research and Development: Consistent investment in R&D to meet the ever-increasing safety requirements of industry and society. A corporate culture focused on innovation, dedicated to developing new products, improving existing technologies, and tailoring products to customer needs. This proactive approach ensures readiness for future market changes.
- Target Industries
- Machine and Plant EngineeringMachine and Plant Engineering
- Industrial Conveyor Vehicles (Automated Guided Vehicles, AGVs)Industrial Conveyor Vehicles (Automated Guided Vehicles, AGVs)
- Robotics (Industrial Robots, Collaborative Robot Environments)Robotics (Industrial Robots, Collaborative Robot Environments)
- (Industrial) Gate Systems and Door Systems (Swing and Crash Test Gates, Rolling Doors, Sliding Doors and Gates, Bi-fold Doors, Garage Doors, Cooler Doors, Barriers)(Industrial) Gate Systems and Door Systems (Swing and Crash Test Gates, Rolling Doors, Sliding Doors and Gates, Bi-fold Doors, Garage Doors, Cooler Doors, Barriers)
- Apron Protection (Airport Aprons)Apron Protection (Airport Aprons)
- Agricultural AutomationAgricultural Automation
- Logistics and Material HandlingLogistics and Material Handling
- Production Cells (Presses, Material Handling Machines)Production Cells (Presses, Material Handling Machines)
- Machine Tools and Automated LinesMachine Tools and Automated Lines
- Packaging, Assembly, and Inspection SystemsPackaging, Assembly, and Inspection Systems
- Public TransportPublic Transport
- Major Markets
- China, Pacific Asia region (expansion plans)China, Pacific Asia region (expansion plans)
- Germany, United Kingdom, Across EuropeGermany, United Kingdom, Across Europe
- United StatesUnited States
- Certifications/Patents
- CE Certification: Compliance with essential product safety standards for market entry in Europe.CE Certification: Compliance with essential product safety standards for market entry in Europe.
- UL Certification: Holds UL Recognized File #: E329422, ensuring product safety in the US market.UL Certification: Holds UL Recognized File #: E329422, ensuring product safety in the US market.
- EN 13849-1 and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC: Safety relay products tested according to these European standards and directives.EN 13849-1 and Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC: Safety relay products tested according to these European standards and directives.
- FDA Quality System Requirements (QSR) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) Compliance: Adherence to strict quality and manufacturing standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.FDA Quality System Requirements (QSR) and cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) Compliance: Adherence to strict quality and manufacturing standards set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
- ISO Quality Management System Certifications: ASO LLC holds ISO 13485 (BSI-FM-97469_ISO-13485), and ASO Pharmaceuticals holds ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications, demonstrating compliance with international quality management standards.ISO Quality Management System Certifications: ASO LLC holds ISO 13485 (BSI-FM-97469_ISO-13485), and ASO Pharmaceuticals holds ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 certifications, demonstrating compliance with international quality management standards.
- Technological Competitiveness: The LISENS scan radar sensor represents innovative technology, capable of replacing contact edges and light barriers in accordance with DIN EN 12453, and classified as an 'E' device.Technological Competitiveness: The LISENS scan radar sensor represents innovative technology, capable of replacing contact edges and light barriers in accordance with DIN EN 12453, and classified as an 'E' device.
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Hansastraße 52, 59557 Lippstadt, Germany
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