Schmersal AZ 16 ZVK-1814 Safety Switch

The safety switch, also known as emergency stop switch or safety isolating switch, with type number AZ 16 ZVK-1814 from Schmersal is an electrical switch for monitoring safety doors, flaps or covers and for the safe shutdown of machines and systems. It has the dimensions 10 x 5 x 3 cm and weighs 0.1 kg. Safety switches ensure operational safety by allowing access to hazardous areas only when machines are at a standstill or meet safe conditions, and by immediately shutting down machines if they are opened without authorization. They significantly contribute to accident prevention. Typical applications are found in automation technology, mechanical engineering, packaging machines, and robotics applications.