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Electrical

Limit Switches

Turn equipment on or off when objects touch the actuator; often used for conveyors and bin filling

Snap-Acting Switches

Snap-Acting Switches

Open and close circuits quickly to minimize arcing and sticking; often used as door-open indicators

Magnetic Switches

Magnetic Switches

Actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance; often used to detect when doors or windows open

Bumper Switches

Bumper Switches

Signal when overhead doors close or items reach the end of conveyors

Tilt Switches

Trip circuits when tilted; use as position indicators, pump level controls, and limit switches

Safety Switches

Safety Switches

Protect people by cutting power to machines when access doors open; also known as interlock switches

Sensor Switches

Sensor Switches

Detect moving objects from a distance, triggering a circuit to open or close

Material Handling

Robot Safety Padding

Robot Safety Padding

Trigger an emergency stop when robot arms contact a worker or object

Building and Machinery Hardware

Cam Latches

Secure drawers, cabinets, mailboxes, and other enclosures

Communication

Audible Alarms

Everything from bells and whistles to horns and sirens

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