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Bircher America Inc.

909 Oakton Street

Elk Grove Village
IL 60007
Toll Free 800 252 1272
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Sensing Edges for Machinery and Robot Safety

Pressure sensitive sensing edges or edge sensors are used as signaling and initiating devices on machinery or as safety devices where pinch points exist on automatic machinery doors. Edge sensors in signaling or initiating applications are typically actuated by an operator's deliberate hand or foot motion. Edge sensors in safety applications stop or reverse automatic doors or moving machinery. These sensing edges offer cushioning to absorb door or moving machinery over travel that occurs between the stop command and the actual stand still of the motion. Sensing edge systems consist of the edge itself and an edge controller to interface with the equipment controls. 

Sensing Edges
- 2-wire and 4-wire fail safe wiring options
- Safety Category 3 systems available
- Third party certified systems on request
- Choice of materials provides superior durability, abrasion and chemicals resistance
- Installs around curves and bends
- Active from top and sides
- Moisture resistant
Sensing Edge [PDF-File]
Sensing Edge (available rubber profiles) [PDF-File]

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