It's easy to think of a manufacturer and instantly think of just one of their products. If you say AC Tech Lenze, I think variable frequency drives. If you say Leuze Electronics, I think sensors. If you say Schmersal, I think safety switches.

Of course, each of these manufacturers has a number of other products they sell.

In this blog I'm going to highlight Schmersal and their complete line of matching safeguarding solutions.

• Safety switches
• Speed control
• Emergency cable-pull switches
• Non-contact safety sensors
• Pulse-echo based non-contact safety sensors
• Hinged safety interlock switches
• Safety rated limit switches
• ASi Technology
• Fail-to-safe safety edges
• Safety pressure mats
• Safety light curtains and beams
• Safety controllers

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Schmersal machine safeguarding products. We have in-house engineers to help you find the best products for your application!

I am impressed with this tool offered by Schmersal. Check out the application finder.

This a great way to see exactly what Schmersal can offer you. Taking a look at the explosion proof devices I see that Schmersal can offer:

• Solenoid interlocks
• Safety switches
• Position switches
• Safety sensors
• Emergency pull switches
• Safety monitoring

Don't forget that Marshall Wolf Automation can expand even further on these applications! In explosion proof products we can also offer industrial light towers, audible alarms, intrinsic safety barriers and more!

You can view all of our Schmersal products now.

Our Schmersal SLC440 series is a type 4 safety light curtain with a full range of functions, highly visible signaling and an alignment aid in a rugged housing.

You might be surprised to find these functions as standard features on the Schmersal SLC440:

• Fixed blanking
• Floating blanking
• Fixed blanking with movable edge region
• Double reset
• Contactor control (EDM)
• Automatic mode
• Re-start mode
• Beam coding

Easy set up using a single push-button and 7-segment display and your selections are stored in the system. You do not need separate software or costly set-up equipment!

SCHMERSAL specializes in the design and manufacture of industrial switches, machine safety products, position sensors and related control accessories.

Learn more about our Schmersal SLC 440 series - Marshall Wolf Automation is your Schmersal distributor!

An electromechanical switch designed with normally-closed (NC) electrical contacts which, upon switch actuation is forced to open by a non-resilient mechanical drive mechanism (whew!) is the definition of a "positive-break" safety interlock.  Spring actuators are not considered positive-break mechanisms.

The actuator key is typically mounted to a movable guard such as an access door, protective grating, equipment hood or safety cover.  When the guard is closed, the actuator mates with the electromechanical switching mechanism.  Upon opening of the movable guard, the actuator key mechanically rotates a cam mechanism - forcing the NC electrical contacts to open the safety circuit.

For machine applications with residual motion after shut-down, key actuated interlocks are available with a solenoid latch, which in conjunction with a time-delay, motion detector or other machinery status monitor can delay access to hazardous areas until the danger has been cleared and a safe condition exists.

Schmersal offers many safety interlock switches for you to choose from.  They are dedicated to understanding man-machine safety hazards.  Marshall Wolf Automation, your industrial automation distributor is the place to go for great pricing, friendly service and new extended hours to serve you  better!   We are now open from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm central standard time. 

There are many brands of safety interlock switches on the market, so why should you use Schmersal?  While Schmersal is not the only manufacturer of these types of devices, there are many reasons why you should buy these:

• All Schmersal safety interlocks have been third-party tested and certified to meet relevant directives and all are CE-compliant
• Each can be provided with a Declaration of Conformity
• They have been designed epxressly for safety applications to meet the requirements of ANSI, OSHA and the European Machinery Directive
• They have been proven effective in thousands of installations worldwide

Schmersal's safety controllers are easily integrated with their more than 200 "positive-break" interlock switches and coded-magnet sensors to achieve any desired safety level, and they are also compatible with other manufacturers' safety-approved components!  The microprocesser-based Series AES safety controllers feature integrated systems diagnostics which, using a visual colored LED display pattern, help identify the type of system fault that has occurred and its location (to minimize downtime).

Marshall Wolf Automation is the place to go for all of your machine safety devices.  We have technical support on staff to help with your application questions and we have many different manufacturers to make sure we can meet your machine safety needs.

Contact us today at 800-325-WOLF (9653) and let us help you!

There are so many great features offered in the Schmersal SLC/SLG 440 series that there is an ELEVEN page sales brochure on it!

I will do my best to simplify them here. Here are the one design features:

• User friendly - no controller required and no programming software
• Compact 28mm x 33mm housing
• Rapid response time
• Meets all the latest international safety standards

Multiple solutions include:

• Multifunctional - fixed and floating blanking, finger, hand and body protection
• Unique features - blanking with movable edge, double reset
• Maximum strength - seamless one piece construction
• Minimize downtime - visual diagnostics, 7 segment message display

These series are ideal for hazardous locations. The Schmersal SLC 440 can be used for hazardous point protection and safely detecting fingers, hands or limbs. The Schmersal SLG 440 can be used to protect areas and accesses in hazardous areas.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your Schmersal distributor for their complete line of safety limit switches, safety light curtains and safety interlock switches.

Take a look at the new Schmersal SLC440 brochure now!

Modular Control Panel Command Center Schmersal BDF 200.  The control elements include
Emergency stop latching pushbutton Mushroom-shaped plastic pushbutton, Ø 30 mm
Pull to reset 1 NO contact / 2 NC contacts, not latching, available in 6 different colors, Pushbutton (illuminated or Non-illuminated) with concave button contact surface 19 x 19 mm 2 NO contacts or 1 NO/1 NC contact available in 6 different colors.   Signaling device Illuminated surface 19 x 19 mm lamp replacement from front available in 5 different colors.  Can also have Selector switch/Spring-return selector switch: Version with standard knob, anthracite grey, Selector switch/Spring-return selector switch: Version with long knob, anthracite grey.  Key-operated selector switch/Spring-return selector switch: Version with high-grade cylinder lock, therefore IP 65 as well.

• Manufactured by Schmersal
• Slim, shock-resistant plastic enclosure
• Can be fitted onto customary aluminum profile systems
• Can be installed in the most favorable ergonomic position
• Comprehensive selection of:
  • Illuminated pushbuttons
  • Selector switches
  • Signaling devices with LED
  • Key-operated switches
  • Emergency stop switches/pushbuttons
• Emergency stop, start/stop and reset functions available
• The position of the switch/pushbutton on the control panel can be chosen
• Two-layer plastic identification labels can be used (engraved on request)
• AS-Interface Safety at Work available
• Can set and reset devices
• Single command center - configure with various options

When looking for a pre-engineered control hand held control module, consider Schmersal BDF 200 style unit.  It's rugged design that has as many options as one could hope for is the unit you need.  Marshall Wolf Automation is your single source Industrial Supply Distributor for all Schmersal products.  www.wolfautomation.com is your industrial automation distributor for all your needs.  Contact us today at 847-658-8130 or email us at sales@wolfautomation.com

The Schmersal BDF 200 is a modular control panel that consist of various options and be uses to set and reset devices.

You can configure the BDF 200 with various options specific to your application. Options include pushbuttons, indicator lights, key selector switches and e-stops.

Basically this is a single command center that is very easy to use!

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete Schmersal line of safety sensors, relays, light curtains and safety products.

Check out this quick product demonstration on the Schmersal BDF 200!

We often talk about being an industrial automation distributor but that can be a rather vague description of what we can do for you.

I am going to try to highlight a few industries and show the wide variety of products we can offer as automation solutions for your applications.

Let's start with the semiconductor industry and products we can offer.

• Solid state relays - used for heating and quartz lamp control
• Chemically resistant capacitive proximity sensors - for IPA and chemical level control
• Photoelectric sensors - for detection of wafers and wafer cartridges
• Key interlock and door switches - protect your equipment and your people
• Temperature controllers - for chemical process control
• Pushbuttons and disconnect switches - use for added safety control
• Under voltage relays - protect against voltage sages and poorly regulated voltage
• Optical sensors - for leak and level detection

What is even more important than the wide variety of products we offer is that within each product category we have multiple manufacturers as well.

Popular manufacturers for the products listed above would be Carlo Gavazzi, Pepperl+Fuchs, Baumer Electric, Schmersal and IDEC.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized industrial automation distributor for all of these lines and we also offer free in-house technical support.

SCHMERSAL specializes in the design and manufacture of industrial switches, machine safety products, position sensors and related control accessories.   Foot switches are used to start and stop operations and production processes on machinery and plants, where actuation by hand is impossible.   Depending on the environmental conditions and the mechanical load, different variants of foot switches are available.

The robust foot switches of the .F.232 series are generally used on presses, punching and bending machines as well as in sheet-steel processing.   Safety foot switches are used as enabling switches on machinery and plants, where actuation by hand is impossible.   All foot switches of the .F. 232 series are available in 2-pedal version. The foot switches of the .FH 232 series are equipped with an ergonomic protective shield to protect against unintentional actuation.

The pedals can be smoothly operated, even with safety shoes. The protective shield is largely dimensioned and has a fold on the inside, which facilitates the conscientious positioning of the switch by foot.

• Single-pedal type
• With or without protective shield
• Max. 4 contacts per pedal
• Metal enclosure
• High level of stability
• Wide opening in shield
• Low pedal height
• Cable entry M20 x 1.5
• Available with start/stop function
• 3-phase actuation with pressure point available
• Also available as safety foot switch

When looking for safety foot switches, consider SCHMERSAL to improve safety in your facility.  All the necessary features that make it perfect for all industrial applications.  Marshall Wolf Automation is your single source supplier for Schmersal products, contact us regarding your application today, you can find us at www.wolfautomation.com, or email us at sales@wolfautomation.com, or call us at 847-658-8130.  Contact us today, get with the WOLF we can help!.