Overview

IDEC enabling and grip switches give you manual control of your machines while ensuring a safe work environment. Enabling switches are three-position switches (Off-On-Off) that only allow machine operation when lightly pressed and held in the middle position. When the button is either released or pressed harder, machine operation stops. Teach pendants for robots often include enabling switches to protect operators from unexpected machine movements and are used for robot programming, maintenance and system changeovers. Grip switches offer the same functionality, but with a full hand grip rather than pushbutton operation.

From basic and redundant switch configurations to rectangular and round versions, IDEC offers a wide range of sizes, styles and mounting options to meet your safety system needs. Grip switches come in regular and light touch models, as well as a compact size for hand comfort. These switches are specially designed for use by second operators in robotic cells.

Technical Specifications

• Three-position operation (Off-On-Off)
• Ideal for use on teach pendants for robots
• Positive action contacts On (position 2) to Off (position 3) ensure no contact welding
• Contacts will not close when released from Off position 3 to Off position 1
• Front and side mount versions available
• Models with redundant switches feature multiple contacts for additional reliability
• Optional rubber covers provide IP65 watertight seal
• Grip switches feature optional built-in E-stops
• IP66 protection on certain grip switches