IDEM tongue operated interlock safety switches are designed to fit the leading edge of sliding, hinged, or lift off machine guards to provide positively operated switching contacts and provide a tamper-resistant, not easily defeatable key mechanism. They are designed to provide position interlock detection for moving guards. They are the most common safety switch to detect door or guard openings. They are equipped with special actuators or tongues that force contacts together when inserted.
Tongue Interlock Safety Switch Products and Features
Miniature Tongue Interlock Safety Switches - Plastic and Stainless Steel
- Material: Plastic body, stainless steel head or mirror polished, 316 grade stainless steel
- Contacts: Up to 2 N/C + 1 N/O
- Ingress Protection for Plastic: IP67
- Ingress Protection for Stainless Steel: IP67 and IP69K for SS
- Operating Temperature: -25°C to +80°C
- Connection: Wired or M12 quick connect
Tongue Interlock Safety Switches - Plastic, Die-Cast, and Stainless Steel
- Material: Red polyester or red painted diecast (Optional 316 stainless steel head)
- Material for Stainless Steel: 316 grade stainless steel; ideal for exposure to chemical cleaning agents
- Contacts: 3 N/C, 2 N/C + 1 N/O or 2 N/C + 2 N/O
- Ingress Protection for Plastic and Die-Cast: IP67
- Ingress Protection for Stainless Steel: IP69K
- Operating Temperature: -25°C to +80°C
- Connection: Wired or M12 8-pole quick connect
Tongue Interlock Safety Switches with OSSD - Die-Cast and Stainless Steel
- Material: Diecast, red painted or 316 grade stainless steel; ideal for exposure to chemical cleaning agents
- Contacts: 2 OSSD outputs (PNP) + 1 auxiliary output (PNP)
- Ingress Protection for Diecast: IP67
- Ingress Protection for Stainless Steel: IP69K
- Operating Temperature: -25°C to +80°C
- Connection: Wired or M12 8-pole quick connect
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Tongue interlock safety switches fit the leading edge of sliding, hinged, or lift-off machine guards.