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Hinged Safety Switches
Altech Hinged Safety Switches integrate door hinges with safety interlocks—ideal for monitoring and securing machine guards, panels, and access doors.
SAFETY SWITCHES FOR HINGED DOOR APPLICATIONS
SHS3 Series
- Stainless steel hinge
- Freely and repeatedly adjustable switching point
- 2 positive opening safety contacts with additional normally-open signalling contact
- Offered in die-cast zinc or stainless steel
- IP69K versions available
- Suitable Food and Beverage Industry
- Double hinge version with two switches available

SHS Series
- System up to performance level e using 2 SHS switches
- The angle range extends from 0° to 225°
- Safety device ensures positive locking after the switch has been set
- Plug connector or fixed cable are available for axial and radial connection
- AC/DC version (up to 250 V) or DC version (up to 60 V) available
- Pressure die-cast zinc enclosure allows use of the SHS switch in many applications
- IP 67

I88 & GC Series
- Switches designed for activation by the movement of hinged doors
- VKS/VKW versions mount on top of the door and are triggered by a sliding pivot
- VKS or VKW can be mounted vertically or horiontally
- AHDB versions are actuated by an extended rod from the hinge
- Available in the Ti2 or I88 plastic body and GC metal body switch series
