Approvals
• ABS or ABS with Stainless Steel Cover
• Fully 316 Stainless Steel Option
• 2 head positions at 180° increments
• Robust structure for harsh environments
• Flexible actuator option
• Flat actuator option
• Standard actuator option
The Tongue Guard safety tongue interlock switch is designed to fit on hinged, lift or sliding guards. The TG1 has two key entry points and a rotatable head, this is movable by releasing the cover screws. By doing this, it will allow for four key
entry points.
The Tongue Guard uses force guided contacts and tamper resistant mechanism, this allows it to be safely guarded and adhere to the machinery directive.
The TG1 safety switches are available in a robust ABS, or 316 Grade Stainless Steel housing. They are easy to install with correct installation, these safety switches comply with the guidelines given in EN60947-5-1.
Fit & Forget - Safety from Mechan
Tolerant to misalignment, the Tongue Guard safety interlocks are suitable for use in wash-down areas (Stainless Steel) making them ideal for use in the food processing / filling and packing industries as well as many other interlocking machine guard applications.
With a range of housing material options, the Mechan range of tongue interlock switches has an interlock to suit most applications.
SYSTEM OPERATION
The Tongue Guard operates by the stainless steel tongue actuator being inserted into the switch to cause the contacts to switch simultaneously.
By opening the guard, positive actuation can be achieved.
INSTALLATION
The Tongue Guard safety switch is designed to be mounted on the leading edge of a sliding door, hinge door or lifting guards. The TG1 should be aligned with its corresponding actuator on the door.
The body of the Tongue Guard should be fixed to the door frame using the screws provided and tightened to 1.5Nm.
| File Title | File Name | Download File |
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| XXX XXX Iss1 MECHAN TG1 Installation Guide | XXX-XXX-Iss1-MECHAN-TG1-Installation-Guide.pdf | PDF (0) |
