MICRO SWITCH™ Safety Switches
Machine Safety
From factory floor to assembly line, from packaging machinery to robot cells, Honeywell delivers reliability and safety in compact, cost-effective safety switches. Enhanced performance, extended productivity, and full-line flexibility. Most models are SIL 3 capable.
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| Serie | FF and FFS | GKM | GKN |
| Attributes | non-contact safety switches either magnetically operated or by electronically coded magnets providing high degree of tamper-proof, reliable operation |
most compact key-operated safety product available; fully sealed construction | common footprint safety switch for multiple applicability; multiple contacts, multiple key and wiring entry points |
| Potential applications | small doors and apertures | small doors and apertures | small/medium doors and apertures |
| Housing | ABS resin-filled, stainless steel | glass-filled polyester | glass-filled polyester |
| Approvals | UL, CE | UL, CSA, CE, S-mark, SIL 3 capable | cULus, CE, CCC, S-mark, SIL 3 capable |
| Sealing | IP67, NEMA 4 | IP67; NEMA 1, 12, 13 | IP67; NEMA 1, 4, 12, 13 |
| Differentiator | large actuation window from almost any angle (ranges ~6 mm to 20 mm); sealed, compact and rugged design |
can be used for doors as small as 160 mm [6.3 in] with small closed radius; available cabled or with integrated M12 connectors for plug-and-play install | one switch stocking for multiple contact, key entry, and wiring application combinations; large wiring cavity |
| Measurements (less levers) H x W x D |
82,5 mm x 19 mm x 17 mm [3.25 in x 0.75 in x 0.67 in] |
69,4 mm x 34,0 mm x 16,0 mm [2.73 in x 1.34 in x 0.63 in] |
90,0 mm x 40,0 mm x 33,0 mm [3.55 in x 1.57 in x 1.30 in] |
| Temperature | -10 °C to 55 °C [14 °F to 131 °F] | 25 °C to 85 °C [-13 °F to 185 °F] | -25 °C to 70 °C [-13 °F to 158 °F] |
| Features | DIN rail mounting; guard status indication; small, easy to mount; either pre-wired or connector fitted | double insulated, no ground wiring required; wiring entrance options from bottom, side, or both (dual entry GKME for daisy chain capability); variety of keys available for top or front entry options. | multi-use, multi-option; up to 3 contacts for additional monitoring; 4 key head entries; knock-out points for wiring entry; double insulated body; rigid and flexible key options available |
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| Serie | GKE | GKS | GSX |
| Attributes | compact housing size, standard IEC 20mm mounting | solenoid trapped key interlock switch designed not to release until hazard has been removed |
heavy-duty metal body, explosion-proof safety switch designed for hazardous area applications |
| Potential applications | small doors and apertures | medium to large door applications | gates, doors, access panels, cages |
| Housing | glass-filled polyester | glass-filled polyester | aluminum |
| Approvals | cULus, CE, S-mark, SIL 3 capable | cULus, CE, CCC, S-mark, SIL 3 capable | cULus, ATEX, IEC Ex, SIL 3 capable |
| Sealing | IP66; NEMA 1, 12, 13 | IP67; NEMA 1, 4X, 12, 13 | IP67; NEMA 1, 4, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13 |
| Differentiator | small MIN-DIN footprint; simple wiring and mounting; double insulated |
simple-to-mount, slim-mount glass filled polyester body; available with key entry (four available square positions); up to four contacts |
explosion-proof and positive-break safety switch with cULus, ATEX, IEC Ex approvals |
| Measurements (less levers) H x W x D |
92,2 mm x 24,2 mm x 29,4 mm [3.63 in x 0.95 in x 1.16 in] |
196,8 mm x 40 mm x 41 mm [7.75 in x 1.57 in x 1.61 in] |
154,2 mm x 44,5 mm x 72 mm [6.07 in x 1.75 in x 2.84 in] |
| Temperature | -25 °C to 85 °C [-13 °F to 185 °F] | -25 °C to 50 °C [-13 °F to 122 °F] | -40 °C to 70 °C [-40 °F to 158 °F] |
| Features | medium duty switch covers most common 1NC/1NO and 2NC applications key entry from top and front | power-to-lock or power-to-unlock for key trap; override mechanism on cover; three knock out conduit openings for wiring flexibility (sides + bottom); optional LED indicator. | extensive switching and actuating options; designed so even welded contacts will open and machine will stop in emergency with positive opening NC snap action contacts (direct mechanical linkage) |
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| Serie | 24CE/ 924CE | GK | GKR/ L |
| Attributes | miniature, compact die-cast zinc housing construction with a wide variety of actuators |
heavy duty metal body keyed interlock switch designed for large doors and cages | heavy-duty metal body solenoid trapped key interlock switch designed not to release until hazard has been removed; for large doors/ cages |
| Potential applications | small doors and apertures | large, heavy door cage and gate applications | large, heavy door, cage and gate machine apps |
| Housing | zinc | zinc | zinc |
| Approvals | 24CE: CE; 924CE: UL, CE, SIL 3 capable | UL, CSA, CE, S-mark, SIL 3 capable | UL, CSA, CE, S-mark, SIL 3 capable |
| Sealing | IP66 | IP67; NEMA 1, 4, 12, 13 | IP68; NEMA 1, 4, 6P, 12, 13 |
| Differentiator | tough and rugged switch, designed to operate in harsh operating environments | unique friction feature for key retention; rugged design withstands vibration, harsh environments, and provides long-term durability (tested 15 million cycles) | rugged design withstands vibration, harsh environments; provides long-term durability (tested 15 million cycles) |
| Measurements (less levers) H x W x D |
49,0 mm x 40,0 mm x 16,0 mm [1.93 in x 1.57 in x 0.63 in] |
121,6 mm x 42 mm x 42,6 mm [1.79 in x 1.652 in x 1.68 in] |
149,0 mm x 110,0 mm x 48,8 mm [5.85 in x 4.33 in x 1.92 in] |
| Temperature | 0 °C to 70 °C [32 °F to 160 °F] | -25 °C to 85 °C [-13 °F to 185 °F] | -25 °C to 85 °C [-13 °F to 185 °F] |
| Features | flexible attachment with simple two screw mounting; available pre-wired with choice of cable lengths or connector fitted; side and bottom cable entry |
multiple key (8 top or side entry) and lockout device options available; LED indicator; up to four contacts | solenoid power-to-lock or power-to unlock; key retain force 1000 N max; multiple key and lockout devices; dual LED indicator; available with key entry (4 face orientations); up to 4 contacts; manual override |
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| Serie | GSS | GSS Hinge | CPS/ 2CPS |
| Attributes | rugged metal housing handles multiple broad applications | metal or plastic housing for access door safety hinge applications |
single/dual head cable pull designed to provide emergency stop protection; often used for exposed conveyor and assembly lines |
| Potential applications | medium/large doors and apertures | medium/large doors | conveyor applications |
| Housing | glass-filled polyester, zinc | glass-filled polyester, zinc | zinc |
| Approvals | UL, CSA, CE, SIL 3 capable | UL, CSA, CE, SIL 3 capable | UL, CSA, CE, SIL 3 capable |
| Sealing | IP67; NEMA 1, 4, 12, 13 | IP67; NEMA 1, 4, 12, 13 | IP67; NEMA 1, 4, 12, 13 |
| Differentiator | highly visible red housing; snap action and slow action basic switches | highly visible red housing; actuator head may be rotated in 90° increments |
rugged, sealed, large wiring cavity; indicators; wide temperature tolerance; longest span available (up to 500 feet/152m on dual head 2CPS) |
| Measurements (less levers) H x W x D |
83,0 mm x 30,5 mm x 30,0 mm [3.27 in x 1.20 in x 1.18 in] |
83,0 mm x 30,5 mm x 30,0 mm [3.27 in x 1.20 in x 1.18 in] |
165,1 mm x 79,8 mm x 325,9 mm [6.5 in x 3.14 in x 12.75 in] |
| Temperature | -25 °C to 85 °C [-13 °F to 185 °F] | -25 °C to 85 °C [-13 °F to 185 °F] | -40 °C to 85 °C [-40 °F to 185 °F] |
| Features | multiple contact options (up to 4 MBB); full range of actuator heads and levers; reliable low energy switching; tested to 15 million operations | low profile design; available with 3 actuator styles (left, center, right); multiple contact options; reliable low energy switching | optional hardware packs; heavy-duty terminals: gold contacts; direct opening action of NC contacts (up to 4 contacts); LED status lights |
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