The Safety Switch with Separate Actuator by Schmersal is engineered for secure monitoring of sliding, hinged, and removable safety guards in industrial automation systems. These switches consist of two separate components: a switch unit mounted on the machine and an actuator installed on the guard.
When the guard is closed, the actuator aligns with the switch, enabling machine operation. If the guard is opened, the actuator separates from the switch body, causing the normally closed (NC) contacts to open and interrupt the safety circuit, ensuring immediate machine shutdown.
Unlike integrated safety switches, this design offers greater flexibility for installation, especially in applications where guards are frequently opened or removed for maintenance, setup, or material handling.
These switches are widely used across industrial machinery due to their simple yet highly effective safety principle, ensuring that hazardous machine operations are stopped instantly when access points are opened. They can also be easily retrofitted onto existing equipment or mounted on standard machine profiles, making them ideal for upgrades and modernization projects.
Schmersal safety switches are built with robust metal or thermoplastic enclosures and offer high protection ratings (minimum IP67), ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments with dust, moisture, and vibration.
When integrated with safety relays or monitoring modules, these switches can achieve high safety performance levels (up to Category 3/4 or PL d/e as per ISO 13849-1), making them suitable for critical safety applications.
Key Features & Specifications
• Separate actuator and switch design for flexible installation
• Suitable for sliding, hinged, and removable safety guards
• Immediate machine shutdown when guard is opened
• Positive opening NC contacts for reliable safety switching
• High protection rating (minimum IP67) for harsh environments
• Robust metal or thermoplastic housing for durability
• Multiple actuator types available (straight, angled, flexible) for different applications
• Flexible mounting positions and easy retrofitting on machinery
• Long mechanical life with high switching reliability
• Compatible with safety relays, controllers, and PLC systems
• Supports high safety standards (ISO 13849-1 Category 3/4, PL d/e)
Applications
Safety Switches with Separate Actuator by Schmersal are widely used in:
• Industrial automation and machine safety systems
• Packaging and processing machinery
• Conveyor and material handling equipment
• Robotic work cells and automated production lines
• Machine guards, access doors, and safety enclosures
• Manufacturing plants and heavy industrial applications
The Safety Switch with Separate Actuator by Schmersal provides a flexible, durable, and highly reliable safety solution, ensuring that machines operate only under safe conditions while protecting operators and maintaining efficient industrial processes.
