Tapeswitch Sensing Edges

Overview

Tapeswitch sensing edges are pressure-sensitive safety devices designed to detect contact or obstruction along moving edges.
Engineered for precision, reliability, and rapid response, our sensing edges are used to safeguard personnel, equipment, and automated systems across a wide range of industrial and commercial environments.
They are available in a variety of profiles, sensitivities, and mounting options, with custom configurations to suit specific applications.

Confidence in Every Edge

Our sensing edges are trusted by engineers and safety professionals worldwide to deliver dependable performance in motion-critical applications.
From Rapid Access to AGV, robotic systems, our edges ensure your operation remains protected, compliant, and efficient—every step of the way.​

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Sensing Edge Range

  • TS6
  • TS16
  • TS26
  • TS48
  • TS29
  • TS47

Key Benefits

Fast and Reliable Activation:

Responds instantly upon contact, minimising the risk of injury or damage

Customisable Designs:

Manufactured to us- er-defined lengths, shapes, and activation forces

Flexible Mounting Options:

Available with a range of channels, clips, and ad- hesives for easy installa- tion

Durable Construction:

Designed to withstand impact, wear, and chal- lenging environmental conditions

Low Maintenance:

Sealed against moisture and contaminants for extended life and mini- mal servicing

Fail-Safe Operation:

Sensing edges achieve PLd when used with Tapeswitch control units PRSU4/R and PSSR/2, and the system has a PFHd of 1.03 x 10-7

Application & Market Sectors

Our sensing edges are ideal for use in applications where moving parts pose a risk of trapping, crushing, or collision. Common markets include:

Rapid Access

Protecting personal and equipment with MEWP & Scissor Lifts

Industrial Automation & Machine Guarding

Protecting personnel from hazardous machinery movements

Stage, Theatre & Exhibition Equipment

Protecting users around moving platforms, scenery, and rigging

Automated Doors, Gates & Barriers

Triggering stop or reverse upon contact during closure

Materials Handling & Logistics

Securing conveyor systems, robotics,and AGVs

Medical Equipment

Ensuring safe operation of motorised hospital beds and lifts

Compliance & Approvals

Tapeswitch sensing edges conform to internationally recognised safety and quality 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