IDEM KM Tongue Interlock Safety Switch, Die Cast, Up to 4 Contacts, M20 or ½ in NPT

The IDEM KM is a slimline tongue interlock safety switch in a red painted die cast housing, for position interlocking on medium to heavy duty guards. It uses industry standard 30 mm fixing holes, has replaceable contact blocks, and is available with a stainless steel head and a choice of standard, flat, HF or flexible actuators.

DAANET has distributed IDEM Safety Switches in Australia since 2009. We supply IDEM tongue interlock switches locally and provide technical support to help you choose the right device for your machine guarding and safety system.

Typical applications

• Hinged and sliding guard doors

• Packaging and processing machines

• Conveyor access panels

• Replacement of existing tongue switches

Key specifications

• Manufacturer: IDEM Safety Switches

• Product range: KM tongue interlock, die cast

• Technology: Tongue interlock, non locking

• Contacts: 2NC + 1NO, 3NC, 2NC + 2NO or 4NC (see options)

• Head: Painted die cast or 316 stainless steel

• Thermal current (Ith): 10 A

• Rated insulation / withstand voltage: 600 VAC / 2500 VAC

• Positive opening: 6 mm travel, 12 N

• Minimum actuator entry radius: 175 mm standard, 100 mm flexible

• Conduit entry: M20 or ½ in NPT, or M12 quick connect

• Enclosure protection: IP67

• Operating temperature: minus 25 to 80 °C

• Approvals: cULus

Downloads

• IDEM KM datasheet (PDF)

• IDEM KM product page

Need help choosing a tongue interlock switch? Contact DAANET to discuss your application.