Carlo Gavazzi offers a complete range of safety switches.Cable safety switches are essential for the continuous control of a long line of machines or on conveyor systems. They guarantee the safety of the operator, who is able to immediately stop machinery by pulling on the wire.

Key type switches are used to prevent machinery from being started without the key in place. Once the key is inserted, the machinery may be started.

Hinge type switches operate when the arm has been moved a certain number of degrees. They are frequently used to stop machinery in the event a door or gate is opened.

With manual reset types, once the limit switch has been activated by the actuator arm, the switch may only be reset by pulling the blue rearm button. These types of switches are frequently used in mechanical and hydraulic hoists and lifts.

Interlock Switches

magnetic sensors

Carlo Gavazzi offers a comprehensive range of magnetic sensors for use in proximity detection applications. As their name suggests, they used in conjunction with an external magnet - when the sensor approaches the magnet, the output from the sensor will change state.

Typically these sensors will have a longer sensing distance than typical proximity sensors. As well, the output will be a mechanical contact.

There are a wide variety of styles available including rectangular, cylindrical, and slotted. As well, special coded magnets and sensors are available for use in safety applications. Magnetic sensors are frequently used on elevators and lifts, gate control, level detection, and access control.