Safety Interlock Switches Without the Compromise
When choosing safety devices for currently operating hazardous machinery, you don’t want to compromise your production output with lengthy shutdowns and installations. Allen-Bradley® by Rockwell Automation® offers a wide range of safety interlock switch configurations to fit different applications, including guard locking, hinge and interlock switches. These devices are easy to install, minimizing machine downtime and keeping your equipment producing safely.
Connecting safety interlock switches and other devices via GuardLink® 2.0 (safety protocol), enables you to pull advanced diagnostics and safety information (such as control device status) to an HMI with CIP Safety™ over EtherNet/IP. Installing your series-connected safety devices with GuardLink-enabled connection taps also reduces wiring time, making for even shorter installations.
Guard Locking Switches
- Monitor and lock areas where machinery movement or stored energy presents a safety risk
- High holding force for protective guards, doors or access panels
- Designed for long-term use in harsh environments
- Options for different materials, guard designs, operations (power-to-unlock vs. power-to-lock) and machine control functions
Hinge Switches
- Installed at the machinery hinge points
- Enhance safety while functioning within normal operation
- Available in a variety of sizes and capacities to fit various applications
- Rugged, tamper-proof designs
Non-Contact Interlock Switches
- Designed with tamper-resistant interlocking capabilities
- Options for rotatable heads and dual entry slots
- Can be used independently or in combination with dual-channel safety relays
- Various casings that can withstand harsh industrial environments
Tongue Interlock Switches
- Detect the position of guards, doors or covers without contact
- Options with magnetic, coded magnetic or RFID monitoring technology
- Durable construction for lasting performance
- Easily integrated into existing safety systems
Questions or Requests
Contact your account manager with The Reynolds Company or visit your local branch to learn more about complete, connected safety systems that improve your machine uptime without costing you in lengthy, expensive wiring and installations.