Interlocking Principles and Interlocking Principles and Devices

Topics:
Safety Equipment
Tags:
Device,
Scientific Technologies
Source:
Scientific Technologies

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Overview: "One of the most important types of protective devices is a safety interlock switch which interlocks a guard door with the power source of the hazard. When the guard door is opened, the power is isolated, ensuring that the machine is safe when the operator requires access. There are many variations of interlock switches, each with their own characteristics. It is important to ensure that the type of device chosen is correct for its application. This article describes about a series of logical decisions leading to the exact choice of device to be used and defines some of the general features and requirements which make devices suitable for interlocking duties. To get the details of how interlocking is useful read the article. "

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Format: PDF | Size: 681KB | Date: Jan 2003 | Pages: 11


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