Tapeswitch Corporation manufactures a wide range of products for personnel protection, machine guarding, and security applications, many of which use the unique Ribbon-Switch technology. A Ribbon Switch is a continuous, press-at-any-point switch, which can be made in any length. It is the essence of simplicity and reliability, and has been field-proven in thousands of applications for over 40 years.

Tapeswitch products include:

Presence-Sensing Switching Safety Mats - The first line of protection for personnel and equipment, available in 3 styles and many standard sizes. All include fail-safe wiring and use Ribbon-Switch technology.

Controlmat Safety Mats heavy-duty and abrasion-resistant
Armormat Safety Mats extra heavy-duty and nearly puncture-proof
Diamond Plate Aluminum Safety Mats super heavy-duty and nearly indestructible, withstand heavy industrial traffic, like forklifts.

Safety mats are also available in custom sizes and shapes.

Cushioned Sensing Edges and Bumpers - Detect contact or impact before damage is done. Activation on contact or after compression, depending on style. Most will activate with either top or side force. Available in many sensitivities, profiles, colors and lengths, including curves and circles. They are built with Ribbon-Switch technology.

Tapeswitch specializes in custom bumper design for difficult or unusual applications.

Press-At-Any-Point Ribbon Switches - A continuous switching element that provides millions of actuations at any point. Available in any length, with many sensitivities and colors. Ribbon Switches can be mounted directly or installed in aluminum or plastic channel. They are used in applications where a distributed switching element is required. Examples include machine on/off or emergency stop, passenger signaling, and pinch-point protection.

Specialty Switches For unique or challenging applications. Products include vehicle sensing switches, touch pads, detector cells, foot and hand switches, multi-zone switching devices, passenger signaling and mass transit devices.

Fail-Safe Controllers - Specifically designed for operation with Tapeswitch safety mats, sensing edges and bumpers, and Ribbon Switches. These are fail-safe devices, which constantly monitor the integrity of the sensing element and the connecting wiring, providing maximum protection in hazardous applications.

Many sensing devices can be wired in series with a single controller.

Safety Light Curtain Systems Full-featured light curtains with controllers that conform to ANSI, RIA, CE, UL, & CUL requirements. LED beam arrays provide protection for fingers, hands, arms or torso. Available in a wide range of sizes and sensitivities, including environmentally-hardened units for hostile factory conditions or outdoor applications.

Tapeswitch Corporation is committed to serving you with products that meet your specific needs. Contact us today to discuss your requirements.