TapeSwitch TS-46 Sensing Edge Switch

Description:

The TapeSwitch TS-46 Sensing Edge Switch 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 sensing edge switch for repair, retrofit, machine safety upgrades, and replacement of worn or damaged pressure-sensitive safety edges.

Applications:

The TapeSwitch TS-46 Sensing Edge Switch 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 switch
• 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, 1.0 A maximum
• Wiring: 4-conductor fail-safe, 2 × 20/2 AWG Dri-Run lead wire
• 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