KM Kobra Metal Interlock Tongue Switch

IDEM KM Metal Interlock Tongue Switches are designed to provide interlock detection for medium to heavy duty moving guards.

They have particularly robust die-cast housings and are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards.

They provide a forced disconnect of the safety contacts at the withdrawal of the actuator and have an anti-tamper mechanism.

The rotatable heads have dual actuator entry positions to give up to 8 different entry positions. For increased extra durability, flexible actuators and stainless steel head versions are available.

Contact blocks are replaceable with optional explosion proof versions. 3 pole, 4 pole or Explosion Proof Contact Blocks.

High holding force versions are also available for applications where vibration can be a nuisance.

Application/Operation

Tongue operated Safety Interlock Switches are designed to fit to the leading edge of sliding, hinged or lift off machine guards to provide positively operated switching contacts and provide a tamper resistant actuator mechanism. They are designed to provide robust position interlock detection for moving guards.

The switch is rigidly mounted to the frame of the guard or machine. The actuator is fitted to the moving part (frame) of the guard and is aligned to the switch entry aperture. The actuator profile is designed to match a cam mechanism within the switch head and provides a positively operated not easily defeatable interlock switch. When the actuator is inserted into the switch the safety contacts close and allow the machine start circuit to be enabled. When the actuator is withdrawn the safety contacts are positively opened and the machine circuit is broken.

For more information about the IDEM K-15 Kobra Tongue Switch, contact More Control on 0345 00 00 400.