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Interlocks Non-Contact & Trapped Key
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Interlocks Non-Contact & Trapped Key

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Introduction
Tapeswitch Corporation is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative sensing, switching, and control products for both safety and non-safety applications. Their product lineup includes ribbon switches, sensing edges and bumpers, safety mats, touch pads, controllers, and light curtains.
Mechanical Bolt Interlocks
These interlocks are used for securing switchgears and blocking levers or rotary switches through a cam mechanism. Key variants include:
  • K Single Key Bolt Interlock: Designed for switchgear and valve interlocking with a robust lock body and locking bolt.
  • KL Multiple Key Bolt Interlock: Offers key exchange and double key configurations for continuous interlocking sequences.
  • KP Single Key Bolt Interlock with Safety Switch: Features electrical contacts for remote bolt position indication, suitable for harsh environments.
  • KLP Multiple Key Bolt Interlock with Switch: Similar to KP but accommodates multiple keys, ideal for harsh environments.
Key Switch Interlocks
These interlocks provide power isolation for circuits from 20A to 250A. Types include:
  • KS Powersafe Electrical Switch: Suitable for low current isolation, available in brass or stainless steel.
  • KSD Switch Disconnector: Designed for 'on load' isolation over extended periods, available in brass or stainless steel.
  • KSS Solenoid Controlled Interlock Switch: Manages access to hazardous machines, suitable for high-risk applications.
Access Interlocks
These interlocks use a trapped key method for accessing doors, hatches, and panels. Variants include:
  • AI Single Key Access Interlock: Suitable for harsh environments, used in industries like food and pharmaceuticals.
  • AIE Multi Key Access Interlock: Similar to AI but with multiple keys, made from zinc alloy.
  • D Panel Door Interlock: Used for interlocking electrical control cubicles and distribution panels.
  • Entrysafe Access Interlock: Prevents accidental door closure while an operator is inside.
  • KE Sliding Door Interlock: Designed for sliding doors, used in automotive and steel industries.
  • Hercules Access Interlock with Safety Switch: Includes electrical contacts for safety systems, suitable for harsh environments.
Keys and Caps
A variety of keys and dust caps for different applications, including:
  • FKW6-S: Sealed stainless steel key for harsh environments.
  • FKW6-NI: Sealed nickel-plated key.
  • QS-B and QS-S: High-security interlock keys, suitable for harsh environments.
Key Exchange Units
These units provide additional keys for systems with more access locks than keys:
  • X Sequential Key Exchange: Traps and releases keys in a predetermined sequence.
  • Y Non-Sequential Key Exchange: Releases keys in any order, suitable for complex safety systems.
Time Delay Interlocks
Used for systems with run-down times, ensuring a safe area before entry is permitted.
Overview
The document outlines various safety and control systems designed to manage access to machinery with variable run-down times and ensure safety at loading docks. It includes descriptions of specific products and their functionalities.
1. BEMF and MSI Units
  • BEMF Movement Sensing Interlock: Uses back electromotive force to control machinery access, releasing the key only when the motor stops, suitable for AC and DC motors.
  • MSI Movement Sensing Interlock: Employs two sensors to detect motion, granting access when both sensors detect zero movement.
2. DAE Mechanical Time Delay
  • A dual key controlled mechanical time delay unit for machines with run-down times or requiring cycle completion before access. Suitable for environments with limited power or explosive atmospheres. Factory preset delays range from 30 seconds to 55 minutes.
3. Salvo Dock Safety System
  • Salvo Glad Hand Lock: Prevents unauthorized truck movement during loading/unloading by attaching to the truck trailer's emergency glad hand fitting.
  • SCP Salvo Control Panel: Interlocks with dock safety products to ensure safety. The key is trapped until the dock door is closed and loading/unloading is complete.
  • SADL Salvo Automatic Door Lock: Works with the SCP to lock/unlock the dock door. The key is trapped until the door is secured.
  • SMDL Salvo Manual Door Lock: Physically locks the dock door with a bolt or chain. The key is trapped until the door is secured.
4. Other Tapeswitch Products
  • Includes switch products, safety & signal mats, sensing edges, sensing bumpers, interface controllers, light curtains, and custom designs.
5. Industries Served
  • Entertainment, transportation, medical, mining, military, and manufacturing.
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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TM A full spectrum of sensing and signaling products for protection, detection, and safety SWITCH PRODUCTS SAFETY & SIGNAL MATS SENSING EDGES SENSING BUMPER INTERFACE CONTROLLERS LIGHT CURTAINS CUSTOM DESIGN TRAPPED KEY INTERLOCKS

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Welcome to Tapeswitch We design and manufacture innovative sensing, switching, and control products for use in a wide range of safety and non-safety applications. Our products include ribbon switches, sensing edges and bumpers, safety mats, touch pads, controllers, and light curtains. Whether you have an immediate requirement or are planning a long-term project, you can count on our mechanical and electrical engineers to come through for you.

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CONTENT For additional information and our full list of trapped key interlocks please visit our website at www.tapeswitch.com or call our sales team at 1-800-234-8273. pg. 2 pg. 3 4&5 pg. 6 pg. pg. 7 pg. 8 9 10 Key Switch Interlocks Key switches provide power isolation ranging form 20A safety circuits through disconnects up to 250A. Access Interlocks Access Interlocks provide a trapped key method of obtaining access to numerous types of doors, hatches and panels. Keys and Caps Keys and dust caps for different application functions and environments. Key Exchange Units Key Exchange Units provide...

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MECHANICAL BOLT INTERLOCKS Bolt Interlocks are widely used for the interlocking of switchgears. The bolt is often used for the physical blocking of levers or rotary switches via a cam mechanism. K Single Key Bolt Interlock The K Single Key Bolt Interlock is designed for switchgear and valve interlocking applications. The unit comprises a heavy-duty lock body, a lock center and a locking bolt. Under normal operating conditions, the key is free and the bolt is extended to lock or release a cam or lever associated with the safe operation of switchgear isolators or valve assemblies. Inserting and...

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KEY SWITCH INTERLOCKS Key switches provide power isolation ranging from 20A safety circuits through disconnects up to 250A. The direct rotation of the key changes the positive break contacts of the switch, thus isolating they system. This allows the key to be freed, allowing access to the once hazardous areas. Solenoid Controlled Key Switch Interlocks trap the key until a signal is received, often from a PLC. Once this signal is received, the solenoid is energized and unblocks the key mechanism, which allows the key to be released. KS Powersafe Electrical Switch The KS is a key driven electrical...

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ACCESS INTERLOCKS Access Interlocks provide a trapped key method for obtaining access to numerous types of doors, hatches and panels. The door can only be accessed when a key is present. While the door is open, the key remains trapped in the lock so that the system cannot be re-energized until the door is closed and the key is returned to the power isolation source. AI Single Key Access Interlock The AI is a single key access interlock suitable for use on both hinged and sliding doors. The interlock has an open cavity design and is manufactured in a durable stainless steel or brass making it...

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ACCESS INTERLOCKS Access Interlocks provide a trapped key method for obtaining access to numerous types of doors, hatches and panels. The door can only be accessed when a key is present. While the door is open, the key remains trapped in the lock so that the system cannot be re-energized until the door is closed and the key is returned to the power isolation source. KE Sliding Door Interlock The KE Lock is a sliding door access interlock comprised of a main body and sliding bolt. The lock is designed to suit sliding doors of various sizes and thicknesses. The KE is typically used in the following...

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KEYS AND CAPS The following is a selection of keys and dust caps for different applications, functions and environments. Flip Cap Protective Flip Caps A selection of protective caps is available to suit a range of applications. Caps are available in both basic plastic push-on as well as stainless steel. Suitable for use on both the figure and Q lock portions. FKW6-S** Sealed Stainless Steel Key The FKW6 is supplied with a fitted neoprene seal and flange to prevent ingress into the lock portion. This stainless steel version is suitable for harsh environments. FKW6-NI Sealed Nickel Plated Key**...

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KEY EXCHANGE UNITS Key Exchange units provide additional keys for when there are a greater number of access locks than number of keys from power isolation. X Sequential Key Exchange The X type key exchange unit is designed to form part of an integrated safety system linking machine control and access interlocks. The key exchange is configured to trap and release keys in a pre-determined sequence, depending on the operating requirements of the safety interlocking system. The X box can have multiple key entering and/or withdrawing. The box can be supplied in numerous key configurations: one key...

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TIME DELAY INTERLOCKS Motor driven machinery and other systems with run-down times do not provide a safe area at the instant of power isolation. Therefore, a predetermined or monitored delay is required before entry is permitted. Standstill Monitoring Interlocks provide greater production efficiency when systems have variable run-down times since access is granted at the instant that a drive has come to a full stop, rather than waiting for a time delay to elapse. BEMF Movement Sensing Interlock Both the BEMF and the MSI units are designed to control access to machinery that has a run-down time,...

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SALVO Salvo is a set of dock products that works as a system to promote safety at the loading docks and to prevent unscheduled truck departure. Salvo prevents the unauthorized movement of a truck's trailer during the loading or unloading process at the loading dock. Salvo Glad Hand Lock The Salvo Glad Hand Lock can be attached to the emergency glad hand fitting of the truck trailer. Once attached, the trapped key is released and can be inserted into the Salvo Manual Door Lock or Salvo Control Panel. The Salvo Glad Hand Lock helps ensure loading dock safety. After the operator has unhooked the...

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