July 11, 2006 - Provided in glass-filled, NEMA 6, thermoplastic housing, T4012 Series universal tongue-operated safety interlock switch comes in 2- or 4-contact pole versions and may be used in water washdown environments. Quad-contact pole version provides 2 poles each for dual channel safety monitoring and status monitoring. Switches provide two million actuations min when used with optional stainless steel actuator, and rotatable head offers 8 possible actuator entry points.

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Release date: June 7, 2006

New Interlock Switch Can Provide Two Million Actuations in Most Applications

Features Eight Actuator Entry Points for Versatile Installation

FREMONT, CA - Scientific Technologies, Inc. introduces the T4012 Series universal tongue-operated safety interlock switch. The T4012 features a compact, glass-filled NEMA 6 thermoplastic housing making it suitable for use in most applications, including water washdown environments. When used with the optional stainless steel actuator, these switches are designed to provide a minimum of two million actuations in demanding application environments.

Two or four contact pole versions are available, with the four contact pole version providing two poles for dual channel safety monitoring and two poles for status monitoring. A rotatable head offers eight possible actuator entry points for versatile setup. The T4012 carries the CE mark, conforming to EN 1088, EN 292, EN 60947-5-1, EN 60204-1, is UL and C-UL listed, and BG approved.

Optional slide bolts facilitate easy installation and are robust enough for use with heavy doors. A slotted hole in the bolt permits attaching multiple padlocks for an additional level of safety.

About STI
Scientific Technologies, Inc. (STI) is a North American leading provider of automation safeguarding products and services through its Safety Products Group. STI's Optical Sensor Division (OSD) provides safety products that are used to protect workers around machinery, automated equipment and industrial robots. Our products serve a wide variety of applications and markets, including semiconductor, automotive, electronics manufacturing, packaging and consumer markets. STI's Machine Services Division (MSD) provides safety services such as: safeguarding equipment installations, machine safety assessments, and the design and custom fabrication of guarding solutions. MSD specializes in machinery services including the repair, relocation, installation and service of fabricating machinery. MSD serves customers in a variety of industries, including metal fabrication, aerospace, electronics, building materials, automotive and food processing.

For more information contact: Scientific Technologies Inc., 6550 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, CA 94555; 1-800-479-3658; (510) 608-3400; fax: (510) 744-1442; E-mail: sales@sti.com; Web site: www.sti.com.

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Name: Scientific Technologies, Inc.
Address: 67 E. Weldon Ave., Suite 110
City: Phoenix
State: AZ
ZIP: 85012
Country: USA
Phone: 602-241-1502
FAX: 602-241-1856
http://www.stiapg.com

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