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CONTENTS Pressure-Sensitive Sensing Bumpers pg. 2 Using Bumpers in Safety Applications Understanding the fail-safe concept 3 SE-45 & SE-75 Sensing Bumpers For general purpose, heavy duty applications Width available in 4 inches and 7 inches, up to 5-3/8 inches high and 12 feet long 4 Hercules Ruggedized Sensing Bumper For hostile environments that are off-limits to conventional bumpers Encapsulated in a rugged polyurethane shell 5 VBL-Series High-Impact Sensing Bumpers For applications where a bumper is subject to high impacts Very low activation force of 4 pounds 6 Custom Sensing Bumpers Designed...

USING BUMPERS IN SAFETY APPLICATIONS Understanding the fail-safe concept Tapeswitch sensing bumpers often provide the first-line of protection for personnel and equipment. They are highly sensitive and feature press-at-any-point actuation. Properly installed and connected, they continuously monitor contact. However, to properly function as safety devices, bumpers must be installed with a fail-safe monitoring circuit as shown below or with an equivalent fail-safe methodology. Tapeswitch Offers Controllers that Employ the fail-safe Concept. Understanding and Implementing the 4 conductor Fail-Safe...

SE-45 & SE-75 Sensing Bumpers are designed for general-purpose, heavy-duty applications. When deformed by contact or impact, they provide a signal in the form of an electrical contact closure. At the same time, the large, compliant surface and substantial overtravel cushioning helps protect personnel and equipment from injury or damage. Operating force is 20 pounds nominal. These bumpers feature easy bolt-on mounting with adjustable bolt locations. The exterior housings are EPDM rubber, which is resistant to water, oil, hydraulic fluids, and coolants. The internal switching elements are rated...

HERCULES RUGGEDIZED SENSING BUMPER For hostile environments off-limits to conventional bumpers The Hercules Ruggedized Sensing Bumper is designed to operate in hostile environments that are off-limits to conventional bumpers. Originally designed for marine spray environments, it is encapsulated in a rugged polyurethane shell that meets MIL-STD-810E salt fog requirements and is resistant to many common industrial chemicals and fluids. The Hercules bumper is abrasion-resistant, impact-resistant, and crush-resistant. It is suitable for use on AGVs, mobile platforms, traveling conveyors, and other...

VBL-SERIES HIGH-IMPACT SENSING BUMPERS For applications subject to repeated high impacts The VBL-Series High-Impact Sensing Bumpers are designed to survive repeated crushing impacts that would destroy conventional bumpers. When deformed by contact or impact, they provide a signal in the form of an electrical contact closure. They are suitable for use on AGVs, mobile platforms, traveling conveyors, and other moving equipment or machinery. Sensitivity is uniform over the entire bumper surface, including any curved areas. VBL-Series Bumpers are available in lengths from 4 inches to 16 feet and in...

SE-C Custom Sensing Bumpers are designed to fit specific application needs. When deformed by contact or impact, they provide a signal in the form of an electrical contact closure. They have a large, compliant surface that helps protect personnel and equipment from injury or damage. The nylon-reinforced exterior housings are resistant to water, oil, hydraulic fluids, and coolants. Mounting options include studs and threaded holes. These bumpers can be made in various sensitivities, profiles, colors, and lengths. Special options include multiple-surface detection, multiple zones, and high sensitivity....

SAFETY INTERFACE MODULES FOR BUMPERS Tapeswitch manufactures Safety Interface Modules (SIM) that are compatible with all of the Sensing Bumper products shown in this catalog. These devices provide an interface between the low-voltage Sensing Bumper Switches and the machine or device being controlled. Be certain to select the appropriate controller for the application. For detailed specifications, see our catalog for Interface Controllers, or visit www.tapeswitch.com. Safety applications require the use of both a fail-safe sensing bumper and a fail-safe rated Interface Controller. For non-safety...

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