Low-profile pressure-sensitive sensors designed to reduce the risk of contact or collision near moving machinery
Suitable for applications such as automatic doors, machine tools, and AGVs, they feature an aluminum mounting channel for quick installation and offer extensive customization, including length, connection type, joint angle, mounting channel, and wiring patterns. The range includes tape switches and edge switches. These edge switches can be used as a safety edge switch when configured with the appropriate wiring.
Machine tools and production facilities
Used to protect operators working near moving machine guards or automated equipment.
Recommended features
- Safety Edge Switch (4-wire system) for safety functions
- ISO 13856-2 compliant model for pressure-sensitive protective devices
- Oil-resistant NBR cover for environments with oil mist
- Low-profile cap (IP66) for dusty or contaminated environments
Typical uses
Machine tool sliding doors
Press machines and forming equipment
Automated assembly lines
Industrial production machinery
Automatic doors and lifts
Motorized doors and gates can create pinch points during opening and closing cycles. Edge switches detect obstacles along the moving edge and stop the motion. They can also be used on equipment with vertical motion to detect trapped objects or personnel.
Recommended features
- Compact low-profile design for installations with limited space
- Two-link connection compatible with automatic doors
- Angle joint connection for corners and door frames
- Low-profile cap (IP66) for outdoor or dusty environments
- Flexible mounting channels to match platform structures
Typical uses
Industrial sliding doors
Warehouse access gates & Facility security gates
Cleanroom automatic doors
Lift tables & Scissor lifts
AGVs and mobile robots
Edge switches are widely used as contact bumpers on automated vehicles operating in industrial environments.
Recommended features
- Minimum bending radius of R80, suitable for compact AGV bumpers
- Compact profile for installation on small mobile platforms
- Custom wiring patterns to integrate with vehicle control systems
- Light actuation characteristics (from 10 N to 150 N max actuation force) for collision detection
- Stud-type mounting channel for vehicle chassis integration
Typical uses
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) operating below 0.3 m/s
Autonomous mobile robots
Automated transport carts in factories and warehouses
Medical equipment and nurse care products
Edge switches can also be integrated into medical equipment or patient-care systems where safe contact detection is required. These systems help reduce the risk of accidental contact between moving equipment and patients or caregivers.
Recommended features
- Low operating load (≤15 N) for sensitive contact detection
- Compact low-profile design suitable for medical equipment
- IP66 protection for easy cleaning and hygienic environments
- Custom length to fit equipment edges or moving componentsx
Typical uses
Hospital automation systems
Nurse care devices
Medical mobility equipment
Large moving structures and infrastructure systems
Edge switches can protect large moving structures where contact detection is required to prevent damage or injury.
Recommended features
- Long switch (up to 10,000 mm) for large structural edges
- Series connection capability up to 48 m
- Robust aluminum mounting channel for structural installations
- High-profile cap (IP46) for general outdoor mechanical environments
- Custom connection joints for large structural corners or segments
Typical uses
Passenger boarding bridges (air bridges)
Telescopic docking systems
Large mechanical moving structures
Length and coverage
Edge switches can be customized to match the size of the protected edge. This flexibility allows installation on small equipment as well as large industrial structures.
- Switch length: up to 10,000 mm
Bending radius
Flexible installation allows mounting on curved surfaces or compact equipment. This configuration is particularly suitable for AGV bumper systems and compact mechanical designs.
- Minimum bending radius: R80 mm
Mounting channel
Edge switches are installed using a removable aluminum mounting channel, enabling quick installation and simplified replacement.
- Flat aluminum channel (pre-drilled holes optional)
- Stud type channel
Connection and wiring options
Several connection configurations allow the edge switch to follow different machine geometries.
- Angle joint to connect the end part switches available
- Series connection possible: up to 48 m
- Multiple wiring patterns depending on the control architecture
