Captive Key Switch with Built-In Electrical Contacts Needed
Captive Key Switch with Built-In Electrical Contacts Needed
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I'm in the process of searching for a captive key interlocking system that operates off of a bolt or lever to secure the door of an automated system. The switch needs to have built-in category 3 capable safety contacts for interface to a safety circuit. I have seen a few systems, particularly one by Allen Bradley that I believe uses a rotary switch to interrupt your safety circuit. The key is then removed and taken to a bolt or lever actuated lock on a door. The key then unlocks the actuator and releases another key that can be carried by and operator inside the enclosure.
Here is that system.
http://www .ab.com/sa fety/prod_ directory/ prosafe_tr ap_key_int erlock_swi tches/rota ry_switch/ index.html
http ://www.ab. com/safety /prod_dire ctory/pros afe_trap_k ey_interlo ck_switche s/access_i nterlocks/ index.html
Since I have two doors on this system and a need to potentially have both open at the same time, I'm looking for a lock similar to one offered by Castell but with US stateside support versus support and parts from London only. At a previous employer we used Castell keys and I believe that they had to be obtained from London. That may or may not be true today but I would still like more options.
Here's the Castell switch I'm most interested in...
htt p://www.ca stell.com/ us/castell /products. php?pid=24
Can anyone assist me in my search? Thanks in advance!
Here is that system.
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Since I have two doors on this system and a need to potentially have both open at the same time, I'm looking for a lock similar to one offered by Castell but with US stateside support versus support and parts from London only. At a previous employer we used Castell keys and I believe that they had to be obtained from London. That may or may not be true today but I would still like more options.
Here's the Castell switch I'm most interested in...
htt
Can anyone assist me in my search? Thanks in advance!





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On this side of the world, "Kirk key" has become synonymous with "interlock key" I've not specified either of the other two you mentioned in my 25+ years. Just local trends I imagine.
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