SAFETY PRODUCT APPLICATION CHART
Switch
Family
Group |
Switch
Type |
Type
Number |
Suitable
for
sliding
Guards |
Suitable
for
Hinged
Guards |
Suitable
for Lift
Off
Guards |
Mechanical
Operated |
Metal
Case |
Plastic
Case |
Remote
Controlled |
IP
Rating |
Captive
Key
Interlock
Switches |
Standard |
SAF/GW |
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Remote
Delay |
SAF/GW |
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Heavy Duty |
SAF |
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Safety
Interlock
postion
Switches |
Hinged
Operated |
GW 8 |
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Link
Operated |
GW 9 |
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Emergency
Stop
Switches |
Push/Twist
Key
Operated |
EM |
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Unimax System Advantages
Unimax Switch interlock system gives you
many advantages. With the GW and SAF
locking system providing a positive switch
action and can be used as a 3 in 1 solution.
The System replaces the the need to fit a a
separate handle,latch and safety disconnect
switch.
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With this comprehensive range of Safety Switch products, Unimax offers the commitment of a product for most
industrial guarding applications. Our product support engineers will be pleased to offer advice on your
application, and if a non standard product is required we will investigate designing for you. Our Customer
Service will be pleased to offer detailed price and delivery information to enable you to obtain products at the
best price and fastest lead time.
When guards are made removeable the following provisions
should be made:
Opening or removing a guard while the guarded equipment is
energized or in motion should be prevented.
Opening or removing a guard should automatically disconnect
electrical power from the equipment, and from all elements exposed
to operating or maintenance personnel.
Safety interlocks elements should be contructed and installed that
they cannot be easily or inadvertently invalidated by-passed or
actuated while the guard is open.
Safety interlock elements should be of the fail safe type with
positive action interlock electrical switches. As Supplied on all
Unimax Safety Switches
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Use the links below to help you select the right safety Product to protect your machinery and personnel
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