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Safety you can trust, Save panel space with slim interlock switches!
For Immediate Release
Sunnyvale, CA, July 23, 2008– When it comes to machine safeguarding, IDEC offers the
thinnest solenoid-type interlock safety switches in the world, the 15mm-wide HS6E.
HS6E interlock switches are the perfect way to safeguard machines with a solenoid door
interlock in compact housing. With 500N retention locking force and various mounting layouts,
these high-quality safety switches have all the features you need while remaining affordable.
When properly installed on a machine gate or door, the HS6E interlock switches can lock out
or monitor an area where potential machine hazards may exist for operators. When a door is
opened prior to start or during operation, the control circuit to the main power can be isolated,
ensuring the machine is safe when the operator requires access.
The HS6E is available with spring or solenoid locking methods in addition to multiple monitor
contacts for checking the actuator insertion or solenoid status. With the wide range of
configurations offered, it's possible to meet any desired level of machine safeguarding. Plus all
HS6E interlock switches use direct open action contacts to ensure the main or monitor NC
contacts are physically pulled apart or "force disconnected" when the actuator is removed from
the safety switch.
For complete specifications or additional information, please contact IDEC Corporation at 1- 800-262-IDEC (4332) or visit www.IDEC.com/usa.
About IDEC: Headquartered in Osaka, Japan, IDEC Corporation is a global manufacturer known worldwide for over six decades for its reliable control and automation products. In the United States, IDEC has over thirty local sales offices to assist customers with choosing the right switches, relays, power supplies, PLCs, O/Is, sensors and more. A leader in the industry, IDEC produces only the highest quality products. For additional information, visit www.idec.com/usa.