KM: Interlock Tongue Safety Switch
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KM: Interlock Tongue Safety Switch
IDEM KM Interlock Switches are designed to provide position interlock detection for medium to heavy duty moving guards.
They have particularly robust die-cast housings and are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards.
They provide a forced disconnect of the safety contacts at the withdrawal of the actuator and have an anti-tamper mechanism.
The rotatable heads have dual actuator entry positions to give up to 8 different entry positions. For increased extra durability, flexible actuators and stainless steel head versions are available.
Contact blocks are replaceable with optional explosion proof versions.
High holding force versions are also available for applications where vibration can be a nuisance.
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KM-SS: Stainless Steel Interlock HYGIECAM
HYGIECAM Series Interlock Switches have a rugged Stainless Steel 316 body and have been designed to cope with the rigorous applications of the Food Processing and Packaging Industries.
The surface finish is mirror polished to Ra10 to resist the accumulation of food debris and is suitable for high pressure hosing at high temperature.
They offer a compact slimline housing which will fit to areas where there are space restrictions and are sealed to IP69K enclosure protection. They can be high pressure hosed with most detergents at high temperature.
They are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards. They provide a forced disconnect of the safety contacts at the withdrawal of the actuator and have an anti-tamper mechanism.
The rotatable heads have dual actuator entry positions to give up to 8 different entry points. High holding force versions are available for applications where vibration can be a nuisance.
They offer up to 4 pole contacts to suit modern control circuits and are available with Explosion Proof contact blocks.
IDIS-1: Tongue Interlock Safety Switch
IDEM IDIS-1 Compact Safety Interlock Switches are designed to provide position interlock detection for small moving guards.
They are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards.
The rugged Stainless Steel actuator is designed to match a cam mechanism to provide a positively operated not easily defeatable interlock mechanism.
The compact body, 22mm fixing profile and rotatable head make them easy to install where space is restricted. A Plastic Flexible Actuator is available for tight radius guards.
Contact blocks are replaceable with optional slow or snap break operation.
KM: Interlock Tongue Safety Switch
IDEM KM Interlock Switches are designed to provide position interlock detection for medium to heavy duty moving guards.
They have particularly robust die-cast housings and are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards.
They provide a forced disconnect of the safety contacts at the withdrawal of the actuator and have an anti-tamper mechanism.
The rotatable heads have dual actuator entry positions to give up to 8 different entry positions. For increased extra durability, flexible actuators and stainless steel head versions are available.
Contact blocks are replaceable with optional explosion proof versions.
High holding force versions are also available for applications where vibration can be a nuisance.
KP & KP-SS: Interlock Tongue Switches
IDEM KP Interlock Tongue Switches are designed to provide position interlock detection for moving guards.
They are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards. They provide a forced disconnect of the safety contacts at the withdrawal of the actuator and have an anti-tamper mechanism.
The head can be rotated to give 4 actuator entry positions. Flexible Actuator and Stainless Steel head versions are available.
Contact blocks are replaceable with optional explosion proof versions.
They are sealed to IP67 with the ability to survive most wash down solutions due to the high material specification.
K-SS: Stainless Steel Tongue Switch HYGIECAM
IDEM's HYGIECAM Series Interlock Switches are designed and manufactured with a rugged Stainless Steel 316 body and are designed to cope with the rigorous applications of the Food Processing, Pharmaceutical and Petro-Chemical Industries.
They have IP69K enclosure protection (maintained by a double seal lid gasket and seals) and they can be high pressure hosed with detergent up to 80C and 100psi.
They are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards. They provide a forced disconnect of the safety contacts at the withdrawal of the actuator and have an anti-tamper mechanism.
The head can be rotated to give 4 actuator entry positions. For extra durability, flexible actuators are available.
Contact blocks are replaceable with optional explosion proof versions.
Sealed to IP69K enabling the switches to survive most caustic wash down solutions.
INCH-3 Compact Tongue Interlock Safety Switch
IDEM's INCH-3 Compact Safety Interlock Switch is a member of the same family as the INCH-1 and MK1-SS which has been designed to provide position interlock detection for small moving guards.
Having been designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards they are the perfect switch where space is at a premium and a compact body is a requirement.
The rugged Stainless Steel actuator profile of the INCH-3 is designed to match a patented cam mechanism to provide a positively operated not easily defeated interlock mechanism.
COMPACT:
The compact body with 18mm fixing profile and rotatable head makes the INCH-3 easy to install where space is restricted.
The rotatable heads have dual actuator entry positions to give up to 8 different entry positions.
STAINLESS STEEL GUIDE:
To assist with guard alignment IDEM recommend that you use the Stainless Steel Guide accessory. Please speak with Sales staff for further information.
3 conduit entry points are available to give flexible mounting options.
Contact blocks are replaceable and offered with 2NC 1 NO configuration.
K-15 & K-15-SS: Tongue Switches
IDEM's offering of their K-15 and K-15-SS Safety Interlock Switches, designed and manufactured in the UK, are designed to provide position interlock detection for moving guards.
They are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards.
They offer a compact 86mm long body to fit to applications where space is restricted, yet offer 3 pole contacts and choice of 3 conduit entries for wiring versatility.
The head can be rotated to give 4 actuator entry positions. For extra durability, flexible actuators and stainless steel head versions are available.
Contact blocks are also replaceable.
IDIS-2: Hinge Interlock Safety Switch
The IDIS-2 Compact Safety Interlock Switch has been designed and manufactured to provide position interlock detection for moving guards.
Designed to fit on the hinged axis of machine guard doors, the Switch body fits to the door frame and the leaf actuator fits to the door.
The rugged Stainless Steel actuator profile is designed to fix to the door and provide a positively operated not easily defeatable interlock mechanism. They can be mounted unobtrusively away from direct vision or contact.
The compact body and 22mm fixing profile make them particularly easy to install where space is restricted or at a premium.
The head can be rotated through 90 degree increments to provide ease of mounting in four positions.
Contact blocks are replaceable with optional slow or snap break operation.
INCH-1 Compact Tongue Interlock Safety Switch
The INCH-1 Compact Tongue Interlock Safety Switch has been designed to provide position interlock detection for small moving guards.
They are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards. The narrow width and length of the INCH-1 is perfect for narrow channels where space is at a premium.
The rugged Stainless Steel actuator profile is designed to match a patented cam mechanism to provide a positively operated not easily defeated interlock mechanism.
COMPACT BODY:
The compact body only 25mm wide with 18mm fixing centres and rotatable head makes the INCH-1 easy to install where space is restricted.
The rotatable head has dual actuator entry positions to give up to 8 different entry positions.
Three types of actuator are available for the INCH-1. Type A: Angled, Type F: Flat and Type PF: Plastic Flexible which is available for tight radius guards.
Contact blocks are also available as replacements and are offered with 2NC or 1NC 1NO contacts.
STAINLESS STEEL GUIDE:
To assist with guard alignment IDEM recommend that you use the Stainless Steel Guide accessory. Please speak with Sales staff for further information.
MK1-SS Compact Tongue Interlock Safety Switch
With a mirror polished Stainless Steel 316 housing the MK1-SS Compact Safety Interlock Switch from IDEM has been designed to provide robust and durable position interlock detection for small moving guards.
The compact nature of the MK1-SS enables it to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards. Ideal for channels or where space is at a premium the MK1-SS fulfills all these requirements.
The mirror polished surface finish (RA10) coupled with an IP69K ingress protection rating makes the MK1-SS ideally suited to the food processing and packaging environments.
The rugged Stainless Steel actuator profile is designed to match a cam mechanism to provide a positively operated not easily defeatable interlock mechanism.
The compact body, 30mm wide with 22mm fixing centres and rotatable head makes the MK1-SS easy to install where space is restricted.
The rotatable heads have dual actuator entry positions to give up to 8 different entry positions.
A Plastic Flexible Actuator is available for tight radius guards.
Contact blocks are offered in a 2NC 1NO configuration and are replaceable.
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