Safety switches deliver high reliability and advanced diagnostics
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Posted to News on 22nd Sep 2025, 13:12

Safety switches deliver high reliability and advanced diagnostics

The O-Type range of safety switches from Mechan Controls combines over 50 years of design experience with the latest in machine guard safety technology. Perfect for applications where guard-locking is not required, these switches deliver long life, high reliability and advanced diagnostics.

Safety switches deliver high reliability and advanced diagnostics

All O-Series switches can be connected straight to a motor or contactors, without the need for a safety relay due to the high current capability of the O-series switches.

- Uniquely coded RFID (yellow) or coded magnetic (black)

- OSSD dual-channel outputs - reach CAT4, SIL3, PL-e

- Connect up to 30 switches in series while maintaining full PL-e

- IP67 and IP69K protection - fully sealed for washdown and harsh environments

- No mechanical parts - ideal for high-cycle, tough conditions

- External Device Monitoring (EDM) - monitor safety relays or contactors

- 316 Stainless steel versions available in OHE1, OHE2 and OSSG with IP69K protection

Why choose O-Type OSSD switches?

- Maintain PL-e safety category across multiple switches in series

- Ideal for food, chemical and industrial applications

- Fully sealed for washdown and extreme environments

- Eliminates the need for a separate safety monitoring device

Mechan Controls will be exhibiting at the PPMA show in Birmingham from the 23-25 September. Visit the company on stand F82 to fulfil your machine guard safety needs.


Mechan Controls Ltd

14/16 Seddon Place
Stanley Industrial Estate
WN8 8EB
UNITED KINGDOM

+44 (0)1695 722264

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