TapeSwitch TS-48 Sensing Edge

The TapeSwitch TS-48 Sensing Edge is a pressure-sensitive safety edge used in industrial machine safety systems to detect contact with moving equipment and trigger a safe machine stop. It is commonly installed on powered doors, automated conveyors, robotic work cells, stage lifts, and material handling equipment, and is used by maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators for repair, retrofit, machine safety upgrades, and replacement of worn or damaged edges. Technical specifications include manufacturer TapeSwitch (Rockwell Automation) / TapeSwitch Corporation; model TS-48; product type sensing edge; 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; supply rating 28 VAC/VDC, 1.0 A maximum; wiring 4-conductor fail-safe, 20/2 AWG Dri-Run cable; housing material Santoprene TPE; mounting snap-in aluminum or PVC mounting channel; application environment industrial machine safety and automation systems. Common replacements include TS-46, TS-57, and TS-67.