This Product Selection Guide contains information to help select products in the Machine Safety - Bumpers and Edges category on DigiKey.com
Machine safety bumpers and edges are used on areas of a machine that have crushing or shearing points to protect humans or items from being damaged with malfunction or misuse.
SelectionCharacteristics
Length: Indicates the length of the device, typically the length would be the longest side.
Profile (W x H): Indicates the width and height of the device.
Material: Indicates the material from which a device is fabricated.
Operating Force: Indicates the amount of force needed to actuate the internal switch/contacts.
Actuation Angle: The angle that can be applied to the item and still change the internal contact state.
Inactive End Region: Indicates the portion of the end of the device that does not have sensing capabilities.
Cable Length: Indicates the length of the cable, if a cable is provided.
Operating Temperature: Recommended operating temperature, typically given in a range or as a maximum. Exceeding these temperatures may affect performance or damage the device and other system components.
Ingress Protection: IP (Ingress Protection) ratings such as (IP20, IP65, IP67, etc.) define how likely water and dirt will get into the system. The first number represents dirt and solid contaminants while the second represents water and liquids.
IP Ratings
| Solids | Liquids | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Protected against solids larger than 50mm. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water. Limited Ingress permitted. |
| 2 | Protected against solids larger than 12.5mm. | Protected against vertically falling drops of water with the enclosure tilted up to 15 degrees from vertical. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 3 | Protected against solids larger than 2.5mm. | Protected against spraying water up to 60 degrees from vertical. Limited ingress permitted for 3 minutes. |
| 4 | Protected against solids larger than 1mm. | Protected against water splashed from any direction. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 5 | Protected against dust. Limited ingress of dust permitted. | Will not affect operation of equipment 2-8 hours. Protected against jets of water. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 6 | Dust tight. No ingress of dust 2-8 hours. | Protected against powerful jets of water. Limited ingress permitted. |
| 7 | ______________________ | Protected against the effects of immersion in 15cm-1m for 30 minutes. |
| 8 | ______________________ | Continuous immersion in water up to 3m for long periods of time. |
| 9 | ______________________ | Protected against high pressure jets of hot water. (30 seconds) |
| 9K | ______________________ | Protected against high pressure jets of hot water. (2 minutes) |
Approval Agency: An indication that the product meets the minimum safety standards of an approving agency. These agencies are either government entities or private third-party labs that protect consumer safety.
ProductExamples
| MFR PART # | SGE-245L-2-6090L 05000C |
|---|---|
| DIGI-KEY PART # | 70178-1001-ND |
| MANUFACTURER | Omron Automation and Safety |
| DESCRIPTION | SGE-245L-2-6090L 05000C SFTY EDG |
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