Tapeswitch Safety Bumpers

Overview

Tapeswitch Safety Bumpers are pressure-sensitive safety devices engineered to detect and respond to impact or contact in industrial environments. Designed to stop machinery or trigger an alert the moment force is applied, these bumpers help protect personnel and prevent equipment damage. Available in a variety of shapes, lengths, and actuation forces, they are suitable for a wide range of applications.

Built to Last

Our Safety Bumpers are engineered for high-impact protection where durability and precision matter most.
Manufactured using specialist foam and tough outer skins, these bumpers are designed to absorb heavy forces while maintaining reliable activation across the entire surface.​

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Ribbon Switch Range

  • B100X100
  • B100X150
  • B125X100
  • B125x150
  • F075x100
  • F075x125
  • F125x150
  • F125x175

Key Benefits

Enhanced Safety:

Instantly triggers stop signals upon contact, reducing injury risks and preventing costly damage

Durable Construction:

Made from tough, flexible materials that withstand heavy impacts, harsh weather, and chemical exposure

Easy Installation:

Available in various sizes and customizable lengths to fit a wide range of machines and vehicles

Reliable Performance:

Consistent, repeatable activation with minimal maintenance required

Cost Effective:

Helps reduce downtime and repair costs by preventing accidents before they happen

Application & Market Sectors

Tapeswitch Safety Bumpers are widely used in:

Material Handling & Warehousing

Forklifts, conveyor systems.

Maintenance, Repairs & Operations

Scissor lifts, airport ground support equipment, aircraft maintenance, aircraft paint systems

Industrial Machinery

Presses, stamping machines, packaging equipment

Construction & Heavy Equipment

Cranes, loaders, excavators

Agriculture & Forestry

Tractors, harvesters, forestry machinery

Automated guided vehicles (AGVs)

Unit load, carts, forklifts, towing, robotics (AMR)

Compliance & Approvals

Tapeswitch Safety Bumpers conform to the highest industry safety standards, including:

UKCA – United Kingdom Conformity Assessed
CE – European Conformity (Machinery & Low Voltage Directives)
BS EN 13856-1 – Safety of machinery. Pressure sensitive protective devices. General principles for the design and testing of pressure sensitive ribbon switches
BS EN ISO 13849-1 – Safety of machinery. Safety-related parts of control systems. General principles for design
RoHS – Restriction of Hazardous Substances compliant
UL — Meeting North American safety requirements