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Safety Products

Safety ProductsSafety switches are interlocking devices used to monitor (and sometimes lock) machine guards, doors, gates, windows, jaws or other machinery to protect both people and machines. A variety of safety switch styles are available to detect unsafe conditions and isolate power from the hazard.

  • Non-Contact Magnetic Safety Switches

  • Safety Interlock Switches

Non-Contact Magnetic Safety Switches ... New! 
Non-contact safety switches are interlocking devices that are designed to protect both people and machines. They are preferred in certain applications where no physical contact (under normal conditions) takes place between the switch and actuator.
  • Available in industry standard style plastic and stainless steel housings
  • Styles: Non-contact magnetic and non-contact coded magnetic
  • Wide (>10mm) sensing distance
  • High tolerance to misalignment after sensing
  • Enclosure protections: IP67, IP69K
  • All Models: cULus, RoHS, CE approvals

Non-Contact Coded Magnetic Safety Switches
Coded non-contact safety switches use coded magnets to close the circuits, thereby offering even more protection. The safety switch and actuator work together in such a way that the enable condition from the safety device is only triggered if the actuating element is within the switch's response range and the code on the actuator matches that of the switch. 

Non-Contact Magnetic Safety Switches
These are simple magnetic reed switches and are designed to conform to IEC 60947-5-3 and be used as directed by EN1088, EN ISO12100 and EN 60204-1. 

Non-Contact Magnetic Safety Switches Overview 




Safety Interlock Switches
These safety switches are developed and manufactured according to IEC and EN European standards and are UL listed for Type 4 machine safety/ OSHA machine guarding.

What makes these Machine Safety Switches?

  • Normally closed contacts that guarantee a Positive Break
  • Output configurations offered for redundant N.C. contact and N.O. feedback
  • Not easily defeatable
    • Door switches need correct keys to close
  • Some limit switch models require a manual reset once tripped
  • Actuators designed for common machine safety applications
    • Door Key and Hinge Switches
    • Pull Cord Assemblies
    • Safety Limit Switches
  • All units have CE, UL and CSA approvals
Features
  • Visible operation
  • Rated operational current:
    AC-15: 24V, 10A; 230V, 3.1A; 380V, 1.9A 
    DC-13: 24V, 2.8A; 250V, 0.27A
  • Consistent precise operating points
  • Immunity to electromagnetic disturbances
  • Electrically separated contacts with positive opening operation on N.C. contacts
  • Actuation speeds of 0.5 m/s (maximum) to 0.01 m/s (minimum)
  • IEC 947-5-1, EN 60947-5-1, UL 508, CSA C22.2 No. 14 approvals
  • Machine safety switches start at $13.00 (AP2R11X11)
Safety Switch Product Categories
  • Tongue Interlock Safety Switches & Actuators
    includes safety switches from SP2, SDM, SBM, SCM Series
  • Hinge Interlock Safety Switches
    includes safety switches from SP2, SDM Series
  • Cable-Pull Safety Switches
    includes safety switches from SDM, SBM, SCM Series
  • Safety Limit Switches
    AP2 Series safety limit switches
  • Accessories


Machine Safety Application - Safety Switches Overview
 

Safety switches: Safety Interlock switches, safety limit switches

Safety Switches (Interlock and Safety Limit Switches)

These safety interlock and safety limit switches are developed and manufactured according to IEC and EN European standards and are UL listed for Type 4 machine safety/ OSHA machine guarding.

Safety Interlock and Safety Limit Switch Series

  • SP2 Series - 30mm plastic housing safety interlock switches with tongue (key) interlock, shaft and lever hinge pin

  • SDM Series - 50mm metal housing safety interlock switches with tongue (key) interlock, shaft and lever hinge interlock, and cable-pull actuators

  • SBM Series - 40mm metal housing safety interlock switches with tongue (key) interlock and cable-pull actuators

  • SCM Series - 60mm metal housing safety interlock switches with tongue (key) interlock and cable-pull actuators 

  • AP2 Series - 30mm plastic housing contact-actuated safety limit switches with pull button reset

Features

  • Visible operation
  • Ability to switch large currents
  • Consistent precise operating points
  • Immunity to electromagnetic disturbances
  • Electrically separated contacts with positive opening operation on N.C. contacts
  • Actuation speeds of 0.5 m/s (maximum) to 0.01 m/s (minimum)

Safety Interlock and Safety Limit Switches Overview a

SP2 Series Safety Interlock Switches

SP2 Series
30mm safety interlock switches

  • Tongue (key) interlock, shaft and lever hinge pin
  • Plastic casing, double insulated
  • IEC IP65 Rated
  • 1 Cycle per second maximum switching frequency
  • CE, UL file E189258, CSA 176294 approvals
SDM Series Safety Interlock Switches

SDM Series 
50mm safety interlock switches

  • Tongue (key) interlock, shaft and lever hinge interlock, cable-pull actuators
  • ZAMAK (zinc alloy) casing
  • IEC IP66 Rated
  • 1 Cycle per second maximum switching frequency
  • CE, UL file E189258, CSA 176294 approvals
SBM Series Safety Interlock Switches

SBM Series 
40mm safety interlock switches

  • Tongue (key) interlock, cable-pull actuators
  • Aluminum casing
  • IEC IP66 Rated
  • 1 Cycle per second maximum switching frequency
  • CE, UL file E189258, CSA 176294 approvals
SCM Series Safety Interlock Switches

SCM Series
60mm safety interlock switches

  • Tongue (key) interlock, cable-pull actuators
  • Aluminum casing
  • IEC IP66 Rated
  • 1 Cycle per second maximum switching frequency
  • CE, UL file E189258, CSA 176294 approvals
AP2 Series Safety Limit Switches

AP2 Series
30mm safety limit switches with pull button reset

  • Pull button reset
  • Plastic casing, double insulated
  • IEC IP65 Rated
  • 1 Cycle per second maximum switching frequency
  • CE, UL file E189258, CSA 176294 approvals
Safety Switch Product Categories
  • Tongue Interlock Safety Switches & Actuators 
    includes switches from SP2, SDM, SBM, SCM Series
  • Hinge Interlock Safety Switches 
    includes switches from SP2, SDM Series
  • Cable-Pull Safety Switches 
    includes switches from SDM, SBM, SCM Series
  • Safety Limit Switches 
    AP2 Series switches
  • Safety Switch Accessories 
    Actuator tongue (keys), eye bolt, eye thimble, cable clamp, steel cable

Warning: Machine safety products sold by Direct Automation Pty Ltd are Safety components only. 

The purchaser/installer is solely responsible for the application of these components and ensuring all necessary steps have been taken to assure each application and use meets all performance and applicable safety requirements and/or local, national and/or international safety codes as required by the application. Direct Automation Pty Ltd cannot certify that our products used solely or in conjunction with other Automation Direct Pty Ltd or other vendors products will assure safety for any application.

Any person using or applying any products sold by Direct Automation Pty Ltd is responsible for learning the safety requirements for their individual application and applying them, and therefore assumes all risks, and accepts full and complete responsibility for the selection and suitability of the product for their respective application.

Direct Automation Pty Ltd does not provide design or consulting services, and cannot advise whether any specific application or use of our products would ensure compliance with the safety requirements for any application.