Tongue Interlock Safety Switches with Guard Locking from IDEM

IDEM’s Tongue interlock switches with guard locking prevent instantaneous opening of the guard, holding it in a locked closed position until the hazardous condition has stopped. Every IDEM guard lock includes an anti-tamper cam system, optional rear release functionality and LED indication for guard position and lock monitoring.

Tongue Interlock Safety Switches with Guard Locking Products and Features


IDEM Solenoid Controlled Safety Interlock Switches with Guard Locking
Solenoid Controlled Safety Interlock Switches - Plastic, Die-Cast, and 316 Stainless Steel
  • Material: High specification red polyester and stainless steel head, red painted diecast, (optional stainless steel head), or 316 stainless-steel
  • Ingress Protection for Plastic and Die-Cast: IP67
  • Ingress Protection for Stainless Steel: IP67 and IP69K
  • Holding Force for Plastic: Up to 2000N
  • Holding Force for Die-Cast and Stainless Steel: up to 3000N
  • Solenoid Voltage for Plastic: 24V AC/DC / 110V AC / 230V AC
  • Contacts for Die-Cast and Stainless Steel: 2NC 1NO position detection / 2NC 1NO lock detection
  • Indication: Dual LED indication for position/lock status

IDEM Solenoid Controlled Safety Interlock Switches with Power to Lock
Solenoid Controlled Safety Interlock Switches with Power to Lock - Plastic, Die-Cast, and 316 Stainless Steel
  • Material: Red polyester body and 316 stainless steel head, red painted die-cast body with optional 316 stainless steel head, and mirror polished 316 grade stainless steel
  • Holding Force for Plastic: Up to F1Max 2000N (200Kg)
  • Holding Force for Die-Cast and Stainless Steel: up to F1Max 3000N (300Kg)
  • Ingress Protection for Plastic and Die-Cast: IP67
  • Ingress Protection for Stainless Steel: IP69K
  • Solenoid Voltage: 24V DC
  • Connection: Wired or quick connect

IDEM Solenoid Controlled Safety Interlock Switches with RFID Coding
Solenoid Controlled Safety Interlock Switches with RFID Coding - Die-Cast and 316 Stainless Steel
  • Material: Red painted metal body with stainless steel head or mirror polished 316 stainless steel
  • Holding Force: Up to F1Max 3000N (300Kg)
  • Safety Configuration: 4 N/C safety outputs and 2 N/O auxiliary output
  • Solenoid Voltage: 24V DC
  • Coding: Type 4, high coding to ISO14119
  • Actuation: Unique dual RFID actuation from the front and end

IDEM Solenoid Controlled RFID Safety Interlock Switches with OSSD
Solenoid Controlled RFID Safety Interlock Switches with OSSD - Plastic, Die-Cast, and Stainless Steel
  • Material: Red polyester body with stainless steel head, red painted die-cast body with stainless steel head, or mirror polished 316 grade stainless steel
  • Safety Configuration: 2 OSSD outputs and 2 auxiliary outputs (1 for guard state, 1 for lock state)
  • Supply Voltage: 24VDC
  • Coding: 32 million unique codes, high coding to ISO14119
  • Indication: 4 LED’s for all device states
  • Actuation: Unique dual RFID actuation from the front and end

IDEM Universal Gate Box with RFID Safety Interlocking
Universal Gate Box with RFID Safety Interlocking - Die-Cast and Stainless Steel
  • High safety for both personnel and plant protection
  • Highest protection against manipulation and defeat
  • Suitable for left- and right-hinged gates
  • Full flexibility thanks to the 2- and 4-station models
  • Reduced installation and maintenance costs

IDEM KLM-Z-SKR Type 4 Safety Gate Lock with RFID Sensor
KLM-Z-SKR Type 4 Safety Gate Lock with RFID Sensor, OSSD Outputs and Coded Release Key
  • Flexible design with rotating head
  • Reliable rear release
  • Solenoid released 'personnel key'
  • Multi-function key

IDEM MLZ Hygienic RFID Guard Locking Switch
MLZ Hygienic RFID Guard Locking Switch
  • World’s smallest type 4 hygienic guard lock with RFID
  • Manufactured from mirror polished 316 Stainless Steel
  • Suitable for all door types
  • Rear escape functionality
  • Flexible actuator
  • Seamless integration onto machinery


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