Replace access door hinges with these switches; they actuate when the door opens at least 4°. Also known as interlock switches, they ensure the safety of personnel by automatically shutting off power to machinery when an access door opens. All have positive-force, normally-closed contacts that will open a circuit when the switch is actuated even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. In addition to access doors, these switches can also be used on machine guards constructed from aluminum T-slotted framing. They’re rated IP65 for protection from washdowns.

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Delay access to hazardous areas until conditions are safe; use these switches with machines that take time to stop after they are turned off. Mount the switch to the door frame and mount the key to the door so that the key is inserted into the switch when the door is closed. When the door is pulled, the key is held in place with 225 lbs. of force until the switch receives a signal from a time-delay relay, motion sensor, or position sensor (not included) that the machine’s motion has stopped. After the motion has stopped, the key can be removed from the switch, releasing the access door. They’re often used with machine guards. All have positive-force, normally-closed contacts that will open a circuit when the switch is actuated even if a spring fails or the contacts stick. They’re rated for protection from washdowns and temporary submersion.

Style A and B have a key entry on the top and side of the switch.

Style C has a key entry on two opposite sides of the switch.

Emergency override keys (sold separately) bypass the access delay feature.

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Prevent unauthorized use—these switches require coded magnets (sold separately) to actuate, and cannot be bypassed using ordinary magnets. They actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance, and reset when the magnet moves away. Mount the switch in a stationary position, such as a door frame, and mount the magnet to a movable object, such as the door. They’re often used to detect when a door or window opens, and can be used with movable machine guards. All are rated IP67 for protection from temporary submersion.

Coded magnets include tamper-resistant one-way screws for mounting. To remove screws, see one-way bits and drivers.

Safety relays are required in safety applications with switches that control two or three circuits.

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Activate or deactivate fans, lights, and other devices inside your enclosure when you open or close the door. To actuate these switches, push the plunger. They work with most enclosures, since you can slide the housing up to 1 3/8” to make the switch longer or shorter. Mount screws anywhere along the mounting slots to install.

Normally open switches activate a device such as a fan when you close the door.

Normally closed switches set off an alarm, light, or other device when you open the door.

Normally open and normally closed switches control two devices at the same time—for example, use them to turn a light on and a fan off when you open the door.

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Install these switches inside an enclosure to prevent it from opening when power is on—turn the switch to disconnect power and release the door. Cut the shaft to fit the enclosure. Use a padlock (not included) to lock switches in the off position. Mount to DIN rail inside an enclosure; mounting depth is the distance from the panel door to the DIN rail. UL listed, C-UL listed, and CE marked, these switches meet American, Canadian, and European safety standards.

Use optional sealing gaskets in washdown environments; they create an IP65 rated seal around the actuator.

Add auxiliary contact blocks to send a signal or connect to another device, such as an alarm or indicating light.

Use additional power poles to control more than three circuits. Add neutral poles to open and close the neutral leg of a three phase system.

Add junction blocks to connect a ground wire.

Terminal covers prevent contact with live terminals.

Protected by a steel enclosure, these switches withstand tougher conditions than switches in a plastic housing. Also known as safety switches, they have quick-make/quick-break action to eliminate arcing and prolong switch life. They have a lockout to secure in the off position using a padlock (not included).

Switches with safety interlock keep the door closed when the switch is on and prevent the switch from turning on when the door is open.

Switches with a fuse holder are used where overload protection is needed. When the current exceeds the fuse’s rating, the fuse will blow, interrupting the circuit to prevent the switch from overheating, breaking, or causing a fire. These switches require rejection-style fuse clips when used with UL Class RK1, RK5, or T fuses. Note: Horsepower ratings are based on time-delay fuses installed.

Switches with a viewing window let you see if the fuses have blown without opening the enclosure.

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