AIE Key Interlocks

Key interlocks from Tapeswitch Corp. are a machine guarding solution for the control of hazardous energy, eliminating the need for a procedural lockout tag out system and are approved for such use in the US under the ANSI standard Z244.1 — Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout and Alternative Methods). The trapped key interlock product line is extensive, providing solutions for both power interlocking and control circuit interlocking, machinery with different power sources, even pneumatic and hydraulic, machinery with fixed or variable run-down times, and harsh environments.

The AIE is a double key, stainless steel, access interlock suitable for machine guarding on hinged and sliding doors, gates and fences. The KS — powersafe electrical switch is a key driven electrical switch suitable for the isolation or switching of low (20,32, 63 or 150A) current. The key exchange units, such as X, Y, Z are for multiple access point machine guarding. System components vary based on application, environment, and power isolation. Tapeswitch Corp. representatives work with end-users to secure a complete safety system that fits their exact application.