GKR/GKL Dual-Entry Solenoid Trapped Key
Safety
Interlock

Description:
The GKR/GKL Series Dual
Entry Solenoid Key Operated Safety Interlock Switch is designed
for use on machinery where instant stop and access to the
machinery is either impossible (due to the momentum of the
machine) or impractical (due to tool or machine damage or
scrapped product if the current machine cycle is interrupted).
The switch incorporates a manual override feature that allows
removal of the key for emergency access. Key sold
separately.

Features:
- Metal
housing
- Red body
color
- Solenoid power
to lock or power to
unlock
- Side or top
key
entry
- Separate
switch detection for key position and solenoid
status
- Available with
several switch
configurations
- 100 mm [3.94
in] x 100 mm [3.94 in]
mounting
- Choice of four
heavy-duty
keys
- Key retain
force 1000 N
max.
- IP68 (NEMA
6P)
- Two solenoid
voltages
available
- Dual
LEDs
- UL listed/CSA
certified/CE
compliant
- Fluorocarbon-sealed
enclosure
available

Benefits:
- Robust body
design for
harsh environments.
- High force
resistance.
- Flurocarbon
version often suitable for
metalworking
fluid-splash
environment.
- Allows up to
eight key entry
positions.
- Standard
mounting, key mounting flexibility
and security.
- Often suitable
for harsh-duty
environments.
- Operates at
standard control
voltage.
- Global
acceptance.

Potential
Applications:
Hinged or
sliding guard doors, screens, protective covers and
enclosures on:
- Machine tools
machinery
- Metalworking machines
- Special purpose
machinery
- Robotics assembly
cells
- Plastic molding
machines

GKR/GKL Series Models
Available
Part
Number |
GKLE36PXA2 |
Description |
Rugged environment housing; long
term durability (tested 15 million cycles)
solenoid; Power to unlock |
Features |
½“ NPT, 24 Vdc LED Head
Left |
Housing
Material |
Die Cast Zinc |
Approvals |
UL, CSA, CE |
Sealing |
IP 68; NEMA 1,4, 6P, 12, 13 |
Electrical |
2.8A @ 24VDC; 6A @120VAC |
Circuitry |
3NC/1NO |
Measurements |
110mm x 110mm x 48.8mm |
Temperature
Range |
-25 to 40C |
Part
Number |
GKRE36PXA2 |
Description |
Rugged environment housing; long
term durability (tested 15 million cycles)
solenoid; Power to unlock |
Features |
½“ NPT, 24 Vdc LED Head
Right |
Housing
Material |
Die Cast Zinc |
Approvals |
UL, CSA, CE |
Sealing |
IP 68; NEMA 6P |
Electrical |
2.8A @ 24VDC; 6A @120VAC |
Circuitry |
3NC/1NO |
Measurements |
110mm x 110mm x 48.8mm |
Temperature
Range |
-25 to 40C |

GKR/GKL
Series Accessories

Actual configuration varies
to match switch
|
Part
Number
|
GKZ57
|
Description |
90°
key
|
Engineering Drawing
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Additional
Downloads
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GKR/GKL Single Page Printable
Document
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