Solenoid Door Safety Interlocks
Click image to enlarge
Solenoid door interlocks improve the safety of any facility containing machines with long wind-down times. Schmersal solenoid door locks are versatile and flexible, with many configurations available to cover most door applications and designs. ISC Automation is a proud distributor of Schmersal’s full line of solenoid interlock switches to improve the safety rating of your workplace. German-engineered to provide excellent performances, Schmersal solenoid door locks feature:
- Multiple safety contact configurations
- Locking functions controlled by safety speed monitors or PLC controls
- Safety-rated positive break contacts
- Thermoplastic enclosures
- Key coding options
Solenoid Door Interlock Switches for Increased Safety
Solenoid door interlocks ensure positive control and access to hazardous areas. Workers are only permitted into a space when the environment is completely safe, regardless of a machine’s stop function.Schmersal AZM 161
The Schmersal AZM 161 solenoid door lock is a cost-effective option with a keyed interlock design. One of the market’s most rugged solenoid door interlocks, this device features a key setup and six safety rated positive break contacts for both door and safety monitoring.- Dimensions: 130mm x 90mm x 30 mm
- Double-insulated
- Long operational capacities
Schmersal AZM 170
The Schmersal AZM 170 key solenoid interlock switch is the compact variant to the AZM 161. Sharing many of the same features in a smaller package, the AZM 170 offers a keyed design and enhanced safety abilities.- Dimensions: 90mm x 84mm x 30mm
- Options with 1 to 4 safety contacts
- High holding force
Schmersal AZM 200 & AZM 201
The Schmersal AZM 200 and AZM 201 solenoid door locks are commonly used in hard-guarding applications with access doors. They provide superior safety features and functional door handles with emergency means of egress. These door safety interlocks utilize RFID technology for tamperproof door monitoring and locking status.- 3 LEDs to show operating conditions
- Intelligent designs and diagnosis
- Sensor technology permits an offset between actuator and interlock of ± 5 mm vertically and ± 3 mm horizontally
Schmersal AZM 300
Suitable for hygienic and chemical washdown machine guarding applications, the Schmersal AZM 300 is a solenoid interlock switch with an IP69 protection rating. These solenoid door locks feature tamperproof RFID and a compact design.- Suitable for mounting to profile systems
- Three directions of actuation
- Suitable for hinged and sliding guards
Schmersal AZM 40
The Schmersal AZM40 is the smallest electronic solenoid interlock in the world. The compact design offers an extensive range of safety contact configurations and serial diagnostic functions. It is perfect for small doors and is constructed to fit with any 40mm extruded aluminum hard guarding.- Dimensions: 119.5mm x 40mm x 20mm
- High holding force: 2000 N
- Latching force: 40 N
Schmersal MZM 100
Where other solenoid door interlocks use a physical locking mechanism, the Schmersal MZM 100 uses a high-powered electromagnet locking device and RFID technology. This enhanced locking mechanism provides up to 100 N of locking force.- Dimensions: 40mm x 179mm x 40mm
- Automatic latching
- Electronic contact-free, coded system