Presence Sensing Safety Devices
Safety Edges
Safedge™ Profiles
Specifications
Standards
EN1760-2, EN 954-1, ISO13849-1,
IEC/EN60204-1, ANSI B11.19,
AS 4024.5
Approvals
CE marked for all applicable directives,
cULus and TÜV, c-tick not required
Power supply
Operates on 4V DC supplied from
control unit
Operating temperature
EPDM material -5°C to +55°C (23°F to 131°F)
NBR/CR material 0°C to + 55°C (32°F to 131°F)
Humidity
90% RH
Enclosure Protection
Conductor Size
Materials
IP67 (NEMA 6P)
(18AWG)
Description
The ability of the Safedge profile to out perform competition lies in
its innovative design. It uses a combination of non conductive
rubber and flexible wire cored conductive rubber bonded together
so it keeps bouncing back into shape even after repeated
compressions.
EPDM Ethylene Propylene Diene Modified
Rubber
NBR/CR Acrylonitrile (34% nitrile) Butadiene
Rubber/Chloropriene Rubber
Mounting
Weight
Any position using Type C112 “C” rail
See Ordering Details
The Safedge profiles come in 3 different cushions factors: 5mm
(0.2in), 19mm (0.75in) and 41mm (1.6in). Cushion factor is the
distance the profile can be depressed after a signal has been
generated. The profiles are also offered with a sealing lip which is
designed to reduce drafts between the profile and opposing surface.
Chemical Resistance of Safedge Profile
Resistance—“S”
Profile EPDM
Resistance—“N”
Profile NBR/CR
Substance
Acetic Acid (10%)
Acetone
Good
Good
Good
Fair
The profiles come in two different materials. Use the EPDM
material in the presence of conductive fluids. The NBR/CR material
performs better in the presence of oils. Review the chemical
resistance chart to help make the best choice of material. If in doubt,
a small sample of the profile should be tested for chemical resistance
before a final selection is made.
Ammonium Hydroxide
(35%)
Good
Good
Benzene
Poor
Poor
Poor
Good
Good
Diesel Oil
Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol)
Good
The Safedge profile has no rigid internal parts which can “break
through” or cause fatigue failures after prolonged use. The multi-
stranded copper wire core throughout the length of the strip insures
that there are no problems of resistance build up on long lengths.
Hydrochloric Acid
(10%)
Good
Good
Lubricating Oil
Nitric Acid (10%)
Petrol
Poor
Good
Poor
Good
Fair
Fair
Features
Silicone Fluids
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Poor
Good
Good
Good
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Various profiles
Conductive rubber technology
Up to 50m lengths
Aluminium, plastic or zinc coated steel, mounting rails
Rubber boot optional
Active corners
Sodium Chloride (25%)
Trichlorethylene
Vegetable Oils (general)
Water (distilled)
Water (sea)
Sealing lip available
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