Safety and automation solutions from Schmersal at Interpack

Stand D15, hall 18

April 11, 2023

With the new H-series, Schmersal is presenting a complete range of command and signaling devices for hygiene-sensitive applications at interpack 2023.

Packaging and process solutions for companies operating in food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics will once again be the focal point of this year’s Interpack trade fair. In Hall 18, D15, the Schmersal Group will be presenting new products and innovative safety solutions that meet the central requirements of this industry – hygienic design and high plant availability.

Food-processing machinery

The H series from Schmersal will be showcased at Interpack 2023 as a full range of command and signaling devices for hygiene-sensitive applications, particularly food processing. The new H range not only meets the requirements of the new standards for these applications and the ‘hygienic design’ construction principle but is fully modular as well. A total of 147 different devices are available, including 26 mushroom pushbuttons, 24 selector switches and four potentiometer-rotary switches

Packaging and food-processing industries

Schmersal has developed the new SLB440 series safety light barriers for hygiene-sensitive applications in the packaging and food-processing industries. With a diameter of 62 mm and a height of 115 mm, the light barriers in the SLB series are extremely compact and achieve protection class IP69. The sealing caps on the SLB440 are made from stainless steel (V4A), while the transparent protective tube is made from robust polycarbonate (PC).

AZM300 solenoid interlock

The AZM300 RFID solenoid interlock has also been designed according to hygienic design principles. The AZM300 with protection class IP69 is an innovative safety interlock that finds particular use in the food-processing and packaging industries. The AZM 300’s features include the patented operating principle with a rotating shaft and star handle. It allows the safety door to be held virtually without play when closed. An RFID sensor is used to identify the actuator reliably, thus providing three different code levels and, consequently, protection against tampering

Electronic solenoid interlock

With dimensions of 119.5 x 40 x 20 mm, the AZM40 is the smallest electronic solenoid interlock in the world. With these compact dimensions, the AZM40 is particularly suitable for installation on machinery equipped with small flaps or rotating/sliding doors. Due to extensive integrated monitoring functions, the AZM40 can be switched in series with all other electronic safety switchgear from Schmersal. This makes monitoring multiple safety doors in a single system much easier and more cost effective. The AZM40 is especially suited to use on packaging machinery and in complex packaging lines.

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