Safety Interlock Switch monitors door and lock.

Press Release Summary:




Utilizing 4 contacts, TL4019 series safety interlock switch monitors safety, door position, and lock. Rotatable head provides 8 possible actuator positions, and 270 lb locking force ensures guard door stays locked shut until machine is safe to enter. NEMA 6, glass-filled polyester housing withstands water washdown cleaning. When used with stainless steel actuator, switch provides one million actuations, minimum. Slide bolt and key-release are optional.



Original Press Release:



New STI Safety Interlock Switch Monitors Both Door and Lock



FREMONT, CA - Scientific Technologies, Inc. (STI) introduces the TL4019 series safety interlock switch with guard door locking. Utilizing a total of four contacts, the TL4019 monitors safety, door position and the lock itself. The switch features a locking force of 1200 N (270 lb.) to ensure that the guard door stays locked shut until the machine is safe to enter. The TL4019 conforms to all European safety standards and is UL, c-UL and CE listed.

The TL4019 features a narrow profile that allows it to be mounted on 2-in. square tubing or in spacerestricted applications. The rugged NEMA 6 glass-filled polyester housing allows the switch to withstanding water washdown cleaning. When used with a stainless steel actuator, the TL4019 provides a minimum of one million actuations.

A rotatable head provides eight possible actuator positions for versatile installation. An optional heavy-duty slide bolt with integral door handle facilitates easy integration on machine guards. The slide-bolt permits the attachment of multiple padlocks. An optional key- release allows manual unlocking of the switch.

With headquarters in the heart of Silicon Valley, STI was founded over 30 years ago and employs more than 340 people. STI has been selected twice by Forbes and three times by Business Week as one of the "world's best small companies." STI's safety products are used to protect workers around machinery, automated equipment and industrial robots.

For more information contact: Scientific Technologies Inc., 6550 Dumbarton Circle, Fremont, CA 94555;1-800-479-3658; (510) 608-3400; fax: (510) 744-1442; Fax Back System: (916) 431-6544; E-mail: sales@sti.com; Web site: www.sti.com.

All Topics