Safety interlock switches are safety devices used for checking whether movable guards such as safety fence doors and covers are opened or closed. KEYENCE’s GS-M Series safety interlock switch uses an electromagnetic locking principle and flexible actuator to prevent door rattling and misalignment for easy locking. What is a Safety Interlock Switch? A Safety Interlock Switch is able to reliably monitor and protect protective guards, doors and covers. Keys or coded actuators make the devices especially tamper-proof.
An interlock can be defined as a device that prevents you from making an inappropriate maneuver, or adjusts the system to a safe state if you make an inappropriate maneuver. Safety interlock switches are safety devices used for checking whether movable guards such as safety fence doors and covers are opened or closed. KEYENCE’s GS-M Series safety interlock switch uses an electromagnetic locking principle and flexible actuator to prevent door rattling and misalignment for easy locking. When an interlock switch is properly installed, it prevents the generator circuit breaker and the main circuit breaker from both being on at the same time. An interlock kit is a safe and cost-effective way to ensure you’re using a portable generator safely.
An interlock can be defined as a device that prevents you from making an inappropriate maneuver, or adjusts the system to a safe state if you make an inappropriate maneuver. An interlock is a type of device that is used to prevent undesirable conditions in machines, which may include mechanical or electronic systems or devices. In almost all applications, it is utilized to aid in preventing machines from causing harm to the machine itself or to the operators.
