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News Release from: Schmersal UK | Subject: Safety Edge system
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 04 June 2001
Safety Edge detection system comes on a
roll
Schmersal UK has introduced an innovative Safety Edge system, available on a roll in lengths up to 10m, which uses infra-red light transmitters and receivers pressed into either end of the profile
Schmersal UK has introduced an innovative infra-red Safety Edge system that is available on a roll in lengths up to 10 metres The new pressure sensitive Safety Edge system complies fully with the latest European Standard BS EN 1760-2:2001 (issued May 2001)
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 14 Mar 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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Unlike conventional safety edges that rely on changes in contact state or resistance, the Schmersal Safety Edge system is supplied with infra-red light transmitters and receivers that are pressed into either end of the rubber profile.
If the light beam is interrupted a monitoring unit supplied with the system sends a signal to the process control system to stop the operation.
The system automatically compensates for slight bends in the profile, making it extremely versatile in use and the rubber profile is fixed to an aluminium mounting rail for easy installation.
The light sensors regulate themselves automatically when switched on and the modulated infra-red signal provides constant sensitivity over short or long distances.
The Safety Edge system is ideal for fitting to moving parts of machines where trapping, crushing or collision hazards may occur, or to fixed areas or obstacles to prevent trapping or crushing.
The system is available in lengths from 40cm to 10 metres and is easily cut to suit an application.
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