Step 2: Interlocking/locking of physical guards

Application:

Locking of physical guards with temporary prevention of entry or access 

• During operation, stopping, shutdown of a machine.
• The machine function that presents a hazard takes too long to stop. 
• A manufacturing process should not be interrupted. 

Benefits:

• Allows the machine to complete the whole cycle to prevent additional downtimes, rejects and material wastage. 
   

Videos:

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Why safety switches?

How to choose the right safety switch?

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Flexi Loop from SICK: Smart series connection of sensors with detailed diagnostics

Step 3: Technologies

Safety locking devices

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