March 15, 2007 - FREMONT, CA – Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc. introduces two new hinge-operated safety interlock switches ideally suited for use on smaller guard doors.
The HP2008 Series is a compact 25mm (0.98 in.) wide x 85.5mm (3.37 in.) long, while the HP2011 Series features a slim 25mm (0.98 in.) x 115.5mm (4.55 in.) profile.
Both are quick and easy to install, and can be mounted on square tubing as small as 1 inch in width.These switches are available in solid or hollow shaft versions and provide force guided contacts with tamper-resistant operation. A NEMA 6 enclosure enables them to withstand water washdown cleaning while providing a minimum of four million actuations on small swinging guard doors. Each features a 360° rotating head that rotates in 90° increments to give four possible shaft operating positions. HP2008 and HP2011 hinge-operated safety interlocks conform to European safety standards, carry the CE mark, are UL and C-UL listed, and BG approved.
About Omron STI
Omron Scientific Technologies, Inc. is a North American leading provider of automation safeguarding products and services. Omron STI provides safety products that are used to protect workers around machinery, automated equipment and industrial robots. Our products serve a wide variety of applications and markets, including semiconductor, automotive, electronics manufacturing, packaging and consumer markets. Omron STI also provides safety services such as: safeguarding equipment installations, machine safety assessments, and the design and custom fabrication of guarding solutions.
Omron STI specializes in machinery services including the repair, relocation, installation and service of fabricating machinery, serving customers in a variety of industries, including metal fabrication, aerospace, electronics, building materials, automotive and food processing.
