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GBA-1 for IDEM Tongue Switches KM & KM-SS

GBA-1 for IDEM Tongue Switches KM & KM-SS

GBA-1 for IDEM Tongue Switches KM & KM-SS

Product catalog summary

Overview

This document details specifications, features, and accessories for Gate Bolts designed for Tongue Locking and Non-Contact Safety Switches, specifically types GBL-1 and GBA-1, including their stainless steel variants GBL-1-SS and GBA-1-SS.

1. Product Description and Features

  • Types and Sizes: Two sizes available to fit short or long tongue switches.
  • Construction: GBL-1 and GBA-1 are made from rugged die-cast metal steel; stainless steel versions (GBL-1-SS and GBA-1-SS) use stainless steel 316.
  • Shearing Force: Both standard and stainless steel versions provide up to 10,000 Newtons (F1Max) shearing force, suitable for large hinged doors.
  • Installation: Easy installation on hinged or sliding guards using 4 x M6 mounting bolts; no extra brackets or door handles required.
  • Durability: Not susceptible to misalignment damage.
  • Operation: Operators must manually close the guard; accidental closure is prevented.
  • Safety Lock: Padlock hole included to lock the handle open during maintenance, preventing machine start-up.
  • Color Coding: Yellow and black colors aid hazard identification.

2. Optional Accessories

  • Rear Handle: Allows handle operation from inside the guarded area.
  • Spring Loaded Catch: Prevents accidental actuation after opening the handle.
  • Maintenance Lock Out Actuator: Stainless steel actuator fits switch aperture, provides multiple padlock holes for lockout during maintenance.
  • Flat Actuator with Chain: Stainless steel, 300mm chain, used where poor alignment exists, allows manual actuator insertion.
  • Conduit LED Beacons: Available in 24Vdc, 110Vac, and 230Vac with M20 or 1/2" NPT conduit threads; provide red and green steady LED indication based on switch contacts; IP67 rated, polyester housing, max temperature 60°C.

3. Product Variants and Suitability

ProductTypeHandSales NumberSuitable Switch Types
Gate Bolt LockGBL-1Left Hand210001KLP, KLM, KLM-RR, KL4-SS
Gate Bolt LockGBL-1Right Hand210002KLP, KLM, KLM-RR, KL4-SS
Gate Bolt TongueGBA-1Left Hand210003KM
Gate Bolt TongueGBA-1Right Hand210004KM
Rear HandleAccessory210005GBL-1 and GBA-1
Spring Loaded CatchAccessory210006GBL-1 and GBA-1
Gate Bolt LockGBL-1-SSLeft Hand211001KL3-SS, KL3-SS-RR, KL4-SS
Gate Bolt LockGBL-1-SSRight Hand211002KL3-SS, KL3-SS-RR, KL4-SS
Gate Bolt TongueGBA-1-SSLeft Hand211003KM-SS
Gate Bolt TongueGBA-1-SSRight Hand211004KM-SS
Rear Handle - Stainless SteelAccessory211005GBL-1-SS and GBA-1-SS
Spring Loaded Catch - Stainless SteelAccessory211006GBL-1-SS and GBA-1-SS

4. Maintenance Lock Out Actuator and LED Beacon Accessories

  • Lockout Actuator: Sales number 140130, fits IDEM tongue switches, stainless steel construction, multiple padlock holes.
  • Flat Actuator with Chain: Sales number 140131, stainless steel, 300mm chain, manual insertion for poor alignment situations.
  • Conduit LED Beacons: Various models (sales numbers 140134 to 140139) available in 24Vdc, 110Vac, and 230Vac with M20 or 1/2" NPT conduit threads.
    Features include two-color LED (red and green), dome-shaped LED visible from narrow angles, IP67 rating, polyester housing, max temperature 60°C.
    Wiring: Black common (0Vdc or negative for AC), red wire powers red LED, green wire powers green LED.

5. Key Operational and Safety Notes

  • Manual closure of guards is required; accidental closure is prevented by design.
  • Padlock holes enable locking the handle open during maintenance to prevent machine start-up.
  • Optional rear handles and spring loaded catches enhance usability and safety.
  • LED beacons provide clear visual status indication of switch contacts.
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Catalog excerpts

GBA-1 for IDEM Tongue Switches KM & KM-SS-1

SECTION 6 GATE BOLTS FOR TONGUE LOCKING AND NON CONTACT SAFETY SWITCHES www.idemsafety.com 70 Gate Bolts for Tongue Switches Types: GBL-1 & GBA-1 FEATURES & APPLICATION: GBL-1 shown fitted with KLM Switch Left Hand Version shown Type: GBL-1 GATE BOLTS FOR TONGUE SWITCHES Available in two sizes to accommodate short or long version tongue switches. Gate Bolt Actuators provide: The GBL-1 and GBA-1 Gate Bolts are manufactured with a rugged die-cast metal Steel construction, providing shearing forces up to 10,000 Newtons (F1Max) on large hinged doors. Easy to install on hinged or sliding guards. (4 x M6 Mounting Bolts). Once installed there is no need for extra brackets or door handles. Not susceptible to misalignment damage. Operators are required to manually close the guard, they cannot close accidentally. A padlock hole is provided as a means of locking open the handle to prevent the guard from being closed and the machine started during maintenance. Yellow and Black colours to aid with Hazard Identification. Supplied with Handle and Flat Actuator (Type F). Optional Accessories (which can be fitted later after installation): Rear handle where there is a requirement to move the handle from inside the guarded area. Spring loaded catch to prevent accidental actuation after opening of the handle. Type: GBA-1

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GBA-1 for IDEM Tongue Switches KM & KM-SS-2

Type: GBL-1 Shown fitted with KLM-RR Solenoid Locking Tongue Switch with optional extra Rear Handle DESCRIPTION Gate Bolt Lock GBL-1 Left Hand Gate Bolt Lock GBL-1 Right Hand Gate Bolt Tongue GBA-1 Left Hand Gate Bolt Tongue GBA-1 Right Hand Rear Handle Spring Loaded Catch Type: GBA-1 Shown fitted with KM Tongue Switch SUITABILITY Suitable for Switch Types: KLP KLM KLM-RR KL4-SS Suitable for Switch Type: KM Suitable for GBL-1 and GBA-1 Suitable for GBL-1 and GBA-1 Accessories Maintenance Lock Out Actuator: Actuator with Chain Attachment: Maintenance Lock Out Actuator. Fits to IDEM Tongue Switches....

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GBA-1 for IDEM Tongue Switches KM & KM-SS-3

SECTION 6 GATE BOLTS FOR TONGUE LOCKING AND NON CONTACT SAFETY SWITCHES Gate Bolts for Tongue Switches: GBL-1-SS & GBA-1-SS FEATURES & APPLICATION: IDEM STAINLESS STEEL GATE BOLTS FOR TONGUE SWITCHES Available in two sizes to accommodate short or long version tongue switches. IDEM Stainless Steel Gate Bolt Actuators provide: The GBL-1-SS and GBA-1-SS Steel Gate Bolts are manufactured in Stainless Steel and provide shearing forces up to 10,000 N (F1Max) on large hinged doors. Easy to install on hinged or sliding guards. (4 x M6 Mounting Bolts). Once installed there is no need for extra brackets...

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GBA-1 for IDEM Tongue Switches KM & KM-SS-4

Type: GBL-1-SS Shown fitted with KL3-SS Stainless Steel 316 Solenoid Locking Tongue Switch DESCRIPTION Gate Bolt Lock GBL-1 -SS Left Hand Gate Bolt Lock GBL-1 -SS Right Hand Gate Bolt Tongue GBA-1-SS Left Hand Gate Bolt Tongue GBA-1-SS Right Hand Rear Handle - Stainles Steel Spring Loaded Catch - Stainless Steel Type: GBA-1-SS Shown fitted with KM-SS Stainless Steel 316 Tongue Switch SUITABILITY Suitable for Switch Types: KL3-SS KL3-SS-RR KL4-SS Suitable for Switch Type: KM-SS Suitable for GBL-1-SS and GBA-1-SS Suitable for GBL-1-SS and GBA-1-SS Accessories Maintenance Lock Out Actuator: Actuator...

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