Sunnyvale - IDEC Corporation, global manufacturer of Industrial Automation products, including switches, programmable logic controllers and sensors, announces the release of the HW1E Series unibody emergency stop switches.

IDEC's HW Unibody E-Stop ™ meets all global standards, including EN418. Available in both illuminated and non-illuminated models, the HW1E series sets new standards in safety, reliability and ease of installation.

Featuring non-removable buttons, HW1E switches cannot be disabled by an operator. Tamperproof, IEC style mounting means HW1E switches cannot be removed from the exterior of a control panel as well. In addition, contacts cannot be teased open or closed, and the head and bezel shape prevent inadvertent disabling of switches.

The importance of safe and reliable emergency stop switches cannot be understated, and IDEC has designed the HW Unibody E-Stops™ to prevent the kind of dangerous breakdowns that can occur in multi-piece E-Stops. These features, combined with finger-safe screw terminals and worldwide approvals, give HW1E emergency stop switches an extra level of safety.

Finally, with one-piece construction, the HW1E's are easier to install than any switch you've used before. There's no snapping or screwing together — there are absolutely no tools required!

The HW Unibody E-Stop ™ has truly set the standard for safety, reliability, and ease of installation in emergency stop switches.

Contact: Mr. Lanny Schuberg
IDEC Corporation
1-800-262-4332, ext. 206