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Devices increase machine safety

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The core focus of Euchner's business is the design and development of switching devices for protecting a wide variety of machinery movements. The company's comprehensive range of safety switches to stop machine movements has been proven and relied upon for decades and forms a large part of its extensive product offering.

Euchner's TP safety switches ensure that guard devices remain closed during hazardous machine movements - while running a main spindle for example. TP safety switches have glass-fibre reinforced plastic housings and due to their slim design are well suited for fitting on profiles used in the construction of automation and handling equipment.

TP features include:

* Electrical and optional mechanical locking devices.

* Emergency release.

* Various switch contact configurations.

The TZ door safety switch has a magnetic locking device with interlock monitoring. Consequently, the position of the door can be monitored and the magnet operated by a control system. These safety switches are Type 2 devices and model variants are available according to type of interlock, magnet operating voltage, actuating head, contact elements used and connection type.

Euchner’s TZ door safety switch
Euchner’s TZ door safety switch

TZ features include:

* Mechanical unlocking mechanism.

* Optional emergency release.

* Two LEDs for function display.

* Connection by cable routing or plug connector.

* Up to eight contact elements.

For more information contact Birgit Schmitz, Flexible Electronic Systems, +27 (0)11 974 7744, [email protected], www.flexelec.co.za



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