
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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