Tapeswitch TS-46 Sensing Edge Industrial Sensor

Description:

The TapeSwitch TS-46 Sensing Edge Industrial Sensor is used in industrial machine safety systems to detect contact with moving equipment and initiate an immediate machine stop to protect personnel and machinery. It is commonly installed on powered doors, conveyor systems, stage lifts, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), moving platforms, and industrial machinery requiring pressure-sensitive edge protection. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this industrial sensor for repair, retrofit, machine safety upgrades, and replacement of worn or damaged sensing edges.

Applications:

The TapeSwitch TS-46 Sensing Edge Industrial Sensor is commonly used in industrial automation environments including powered doors, conveyor systems, AGVs, stage lifts, machine guarding systems, moving platforms, and material handling equipment where reliable collision detection, personnel protection, and dependable machine safety operation are essential.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: TapeSwitch Corporation
• Model / Part number: TS-46
• Product type: Sensing edge industrial sensor
• Sensing type: Pressure-sensitive safety edge
• Function: Contact detection and machine safety switching
• Actuation force: 10 lb (44 N) nominal
• Overtravel: 0.75 in. (19 mm) after activation
• Operating voltage: 28 V AC/DC at 1.0 A maximum
• Wiring: 2 × 20/2 AWG Dri-Run, 4-conductor fail-safe, 72 in. lead
• Housing material: Santoprene TPE
• Mounting: Aluminum crimpable channel (flat or angle)
• Available lengths: 6 in. to 16 ft.
• Application environment: Industrial machine safety and automation systems

Common Replacements:

• TapeSwitch TS-48
• TapeSwitch TS-57
• TapeSwitch TS-67