Safety Sensors & Switches

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From simple door monitoring to latching and washdown applications, non-contact door interlock safety sensors serve a variety of industrial machines and applications. When a machine’s safety switch is tripped, the industrial machine is immediately turned off to protect workers, expensive equipment, and your facility. At ISC Automation, we carry top-of-the-line safety sensor products from Schmersal, the industry’s leading manufacturer of machine safeguarding solutions. Features of our extensive safety switch inventory include:
  • M8 quick connect cables or pigtails available
  • Non-contact design with both RFID and coded magnet options
  • Stainless steel options for washdown applications
  • Allowance for some levels of misalignment
  • No mechanical wear

High-Performing Safety Sensors & Switches for Industrial Machinery

Reliable and high-quality Schmersal safety switches deliver tamper-proof protection for industrial machinery. Need help finding the right product for your machine guarding application? Contact us today!

Schmersal BNS260 Non-Contact Door Interlock Safety Sensors

Schmersal BNS260 safety sensors feature a non-contact coded magnet design with a thermoplastic enclosure. They provide a small body and long operational lifespan. Other features include:
  • 26mm x 35mm x 13mm profile
  • Come standard with M8 quick connect options
  • Concealed mounting possible
  • Insensitive to soiling
Note: The Schmersal BNS260 is the replacement for the discontinued BNS250 safety sensor, but cable configurations will differ between models.

Schmersal BNS36 Safety Sensors

With a larger profile and body than BNS260 safety switches, BNS36 safety sensors offer similar design features paired with greater positioning flexibility. They are configurable for concealed mounting. Other characteristics and abilities include:
  • 88mm x 25mm x 13mm profile
  • No mechanical wear
  • Thermoplastic enclosure
Note: The Schmersal BNS36 is the replacement for the discontinued BNS33 safety sensors, and cable configurations will vary.

Schmersal BNS40S Safety Switches for Hygienic Machine Safeguarding

Pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage processing, and many other industries require components that are hygienic and easy to clean. The Schmersal BNS40S is the perfect solution for your needs! They feature the same electrical functions as the BNS36 but with a few other additional features:
  • 88mm x 27mm x 14.5mm profile
  • Stainless steel IP69 housing (or IP69k without LED indicator)
  • Smooth and solid surface with bolt holes on the back to avoid build-up or pooling
  • Insensitive to soiling and transverse misalignment

Schmersal RSS260 Electronic Safety Sensor

Schmersal RSS260 machine safety switches are the more advanced electronic variant of the Schmersal BNS260. Including the addition of an integrated RFID safety circuit, this safety sensor comes with many advantages:
  • 29.5mm x 39.2mm x 18 mm profile
  • Serial diagnostic functions for more advanced safety circuits
  • Thermoplastic enclosure
  • Frontal and lateral actuation enabled

Schmersal RSS36 Electronic Safety Sensor

Similar to the RSS260 line of electronic machine safety switches, Schmersal RSS36 machine safety sensors feature many abilities packaged in a larger body. It includes an advanced RFID safety circuit, as well as:
  • 27mm x 108.2mm x 35mm profile
  • Status indicator LEDs
  • Serial diagnostic functions
  • Two short-circuit proof PNP safety outputs

Choose ISC Automation for High-Quality Machine Safety Switches & Sensors

ISC Automation is your go-to distributor of reliable and effective machine safety sensors and non-contact door interlock switches. In addition to our sensors and to meet any machine safeguarding need, we also offer: Contact us to learn more about our inventory of machine safety sensors, to receive assistance selecting a model, or to discover which configuration is best to replace your old machine safety switches. Request a quote to start your order.