Pepperl+Fuchs Inc., now offers flexible components for its K-System that meet SIL IEC61509 ratings to ensure conformity to international safety standards for systems and processes. SIL ratings on standard commercial off-the-shelf products help reduce safety risk and provide a number of additional benefits, including uniform documentation, global certification, extensive international supply and fewer parts to stock, Pepperl+Fuchs reports. The K-System is a collection of modular components that provide reliable signal transfer protection between field devices and control systems.