Keyed or Tongue Style Interlock Switch Interlocks where the switching element and the actuator do not form a design unit but are functionally combined or separated during actuation. Interlock switches ...

With 500N retention locking force and various mounting layouts, the interlock switches can lock out or monitor an area where potential machine hazards may exist for operators. When a door is opened ...

Offered as a replacement for safety interlock switches used to safeguard potentially dangerous machines, the PICO-GUARD fiber optic safety system is a combination of non-contacting photoelectric and ...

Last month’s column introduced the concept of an interlock. An interlock is a dependency between two processes. Process 2 cannot operate unless Process 1 is in a certain state. For example, if a ...

Safety sensor switches are used in machines and other industrial applications to prevent accidental contact with live electrical connections. Safety sensor switches work together with hinged, sliding, ...

The devil is in the details. This especially runs true when it comes to the automation of HVAC systems. The slightest nuances, if misunderstood, can have devastating effects. One prime example is the ...