My job is to make sure

everything in our facility

operates safely and reliably.
For more than 20 years Sentrol
Industrial Magnetic Switches
have been a key part of that
equation. The way I see it,
there is just no substitute for a
proven track record.
For applications ranging from
machine safety interlocking to
positioning, we choose Sentrol
from Edwards.

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Machine Safeguarding and Position Sensing

Whether its a new machine design or a retrofit to increase operator
safety on an existing machine, GuardSwitches provide the best fit
for your application.
All GuardSwitches are non-contact, magnetic devices consisting
of a switch and a magnet actuator. They are extremely tolerant of
misalignment and the build-up of dirt, grease and other contaminants.

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The typical air gap between actuator and switch is 0.5" to 1.0". This
allows easy installation and a margin for the usual settling out shift that
occurs in machine guard doors and gates.
GuardSwitches actuate through wood, aluminum, stainless steel or
any other nonferrous material. This allows the interlock switches to be
concealed in the machine for added protection against tampering.
In addition, all switching elements are hermetically sealed, so they
can be installed in dirty or corrosive environments.
The 300-BT Series non-contact GuardSwitches offer superior defeat
resistance, ease of installation and are fail-safe when used with our
INT Safety Monitor Relays. Edwards position sensors have earned
their reputation for quality. They are built for durability and dependability.
Most are conservatively rated at 100,000 cycles under full load and
10,000,000 cycles under dry circuit. Every reed connection is hand
soldered and the reeds in all modes are environmentally sealed.

A Tradition of Excellence
Our reputation for durability and dependability is based on meticulous
manufacturing standards and stringent testing procedures. Our
worldclass manufacturing has earned ISO 9001 certification for quality.
Our manufacturing standards and attention to detail virtually eliminate
out-of-box failures.
Edwards Signaling non-contact interlock switches are developed and
manufactured by the market leader for industrial applications. We
produce a full line of interlock and position sensors providing solutions
for your machine guarding and sensing needs.

See our Industrial Contacts Catalog

for all contact devices offered by Edwards.

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