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TS-16 Sensing Edges


Tapeswitch™ TS-16 Mini Sensing Edges are designed for limited space applications requiring a high sensitivity, pressure sensitive safety edge. The TS-16 sensing edges differ mainly in height and sensitivity from the TS-6. The TS-16 is 0.86 inch high and requires 1.5 pounds to activate. This pressure sensitive sensing edge has a PVC housings, which is resistant to water, oil, hydraulic fluids, and coolants. The internal switching elements are rated for millions operations across surface. They mount in snap-in channel that is available in two configurations: flat (aluminum or PVC) or with a right-angle mounting edge (aluminum only). All TS-16 pressure sensitive safety edges are supplied with 4-conductor Fail-Safe wiring and are compatible with Tapeswitch™ Safety Interface Modules.

Features & Benefits
• Low profile for limited space applications
• High sensitivity, low compliance for immediate activation
• Some over-travel allows compression after activation
• 4-conductor Fail-Safe wiring is standard

Typical Applications
• Pinch protection on scissor lifts, machinery edges, and medical tables
• Obstruction detection on automatic doors, moving shelves, and storage systems
• Commercial sensing applications


Actuation Force: 39 N (140 oz.) nominal (Tested with 80 mm disk)
Overtravel: 0.20 in. (5 mm) after activation
Overall Height: 0.86 in. (21.9 mm)
Recommended Voltage & Current: 28 VAC or VDC at 1.0 amps max.
Lead Wiring: 2 x 22/2 AWG, 4-conductor Fail-Safe, 18 in. long
Exterior Housing: PVC
Available Lengths: 6 in. to 16 ft.
Mounting Options: Aluminum channel (flat or angled) snap-in
PVC channel (flat only) snap-in (black)
Color Options: Black, Red & Yellow