A micro switch is a compact electronic switch used to detect movement or force. It is designed to respond to mechanical movement when a certain force is applied.
These switches are commonly used where precise and quick switching is required. They operate with a moving lever or trigger that depresses when subjected to a specific force or movement, switching the micro switch on or off.
Micro switches are widely used in various applications, such as electronic devices, household appliances, automotive control systems, industrial automation, and many other applications where precise and rapid switching is required based on mechanical movement. Their precision, reliability, and quick response make them ideal components for machine safety systems.
Monitoring doors and hatches:
Micro switches can be installed on machine doors, hatches, or protective enclosures. When the door or hatch is opened, the switch detects the movement and can trigger an emergency stop or shutdown function for the machine, ensuring a safe situation.
Monitoring buttons and switches:
Micro switches can be installed on critical buttons and switches to ensure machine safety. This guarantees that the required action is performed only when the buttons are in the correct position or properly activated.
Motion detection:
Micro switches can be used as motion detectors in machines. For example, if a machine has a moving part, such as a robotic arm, micro switches can monitor its movement and trigger safety mechanisms if a deviation from the normal motion path is detected.
Monitoring passageways:
Micro switches can be installed in passageways around machines to ensure that people or other obstacles are not at risk of coming into contact with the machine’s moving parts.
