Schmersal MKTE52 101005842

The MKTE52 is a versatile safety switch designed for use in industrial environments, offering a range of features and technical specifications that make it suitable for various applications. Here are the key details about this safety switch:Key Features and Technical Specifications:Actuator Separation Monitoring: This safety switch is equipped with a solenoid locking mechanism that ensures actuator separation monitoring. It provides feedback on the position of the actuator, indicating whether the safeguard is securely closed or not.Contact Configuration: The MKTE52 features 2 normally open (NO) safety contacts and 1 normally closed (NC) auxiliary contact. This contact configuration is commonly used in safety-related applications to ensure redundancy and reliability.Safety Category: It complies with safety category 4 per EN ISO 13849-1, making it suitable for high-risk applications where safety is of utmost importance.Protection Rating: With an IP67 rating, this safety switch is dust-tight and capable of withstanding temporary immersion in water. This protection rating ensures its durability in harsh industrial environments.Mechanical Life: The MKTE52 is designed for a long mechanical life, with a minimum of 1 million actuations, ensuring reliability and longevity.Temperature Range: It can operate within a temperature range of -25°C to +80°C, allowing for use in a wide range of temperature conditions.Common Applications:The MKTE52 safety switch finds applications in various industrial settings, including:Machine Guarding: It is commonly used to ensure that safety guards and barriers are securely closed before a machine can operate, preventing access to hazardous areas during machine operation.Conveyor Systems: The MKTE52 can be integrated into conveyor systems to monitor the position of guards or doors, ensuring the safety of operators working in proximity to moving machinery.Material Handling: In material handling equipment, such as automated palletizers, it can be used to verify the proper closure of safety doors or gates.Packaging Machinery: Packaging machines often use safety switches to confirm the correct positioning of packaging materials and products during the packaging process.Robotics: In robotic applications, it can serve as an interlock to halt robot movement when safety doors are open or when access to the robot's work area is compromised.In summary, the MKTE52 safety switch is a reliable and robust component suitable for a range of industrial safety applications. Its compliance with safety category 4, actuator separation monitoring, and multiple contact configurations make it a valuable asset for enhancing safety and minimizing risks in industrial environments.