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Safety Interlock Switches

Technical Principles

Safety interlock switches are industrial safety devices that prevent machines from running when guards or doors are open. By enforcing a safety control circuit, they ensure equipment cannot start or will immediately stop under unsafe conditions. In practice, DADISICK interlocks include electromechanical and non-contact (magnetic/RFID) designs, offering a complete solution for machinery safety.When a safety gate or enclosure is opened, the interlock immediately breaks the control circuit or sends a stop command to the machine controller. This fail-safe action isolates power and ensures that the machine cannot restart until the guard is closed and the interlock is re-engaged. In other words, the interlock switch actively prevents accidental start-up and safeguards personnel.
Safety Interlock Switches

Key Features and Benefits of Safety Interlock Switches

DADISICK Safety Interlock Switch devices

Safety Interlock Function

When a safety gate or enclosure is opened, the interlock immediately breaks the control circuit or sends a stop command to the machine controller. This fail-safe action isolates power and ensures that the machine cannot restart until the guard is closed and the interlock is re-engaged. In other words, the interlock switch actively prevents accidental start-up and safeguards personnel.

Safety Interlock Switches Devices Type

DADISICK offers electromechanical safety switches (e.g. keyed door-lock types) and non-contact safety switches (magnetic or RFID-coded models). Electromechanical interlocks have positively-forced opening contacts and provide forced mechanical locking – ideal for heavy-duty safety guarding. Non-contact (magnetic/RFID) interlocks use coded sensing without physical wear, making them suitable for high-cycle or harsh environments. Both types integrate with safety relays and controllers to meet international standards (ISO 13849-1, IEC 62061)


RFID coded safety switch

RFID-Based Tamper-Proof Non-Contact Safety Switch

For applications requiring a high level of safety, frequent operation, space-constrained installation, or harsh environments, an RFID non-contact safety switch is an ideal choice—especially when preventing intentional bypass is a concern.
Compact in design and space-saving, these switches operate without physical contact, resulting in minimal wear and exceptionally long service life. They are available with either universal coding or uniquely coded options, providing enhanced tamper resistance.

magnetic safety switch

Safe Position Monitoring and Cascading

Non-contact safety switches support cascading connections for multiple safety doors, allowing up to 30 sensors to be linked in a single safety circuit with a unified safety output. This configuration not only simplifies wiring and enhances system consistency but also facilitates centralized management of multiple safety doors or guards.

safety door lock with actuator

Safety Fault Detection and Diagnosis

When a safety door is opened or a fault occurs, operators receive real-time alerts pinpointing the specific door position. Safety switches equipped with indicator lights will flash sequentially along the cascade to clearly display the fault path, enabling quick identification and resolution of the issue.

guard locking safety switch

Industrial Safety Switch Solutions

DADISICK’s lineup spans from basic safety door switches to advanced interlocks with integrated guard locking. Robust electromechanical models suit standard guarding, while guard-locking interlocks (power-to-lock/release types) secure high-risk areas. Selecting the proper switch and wiring it to a safety relay lets machine builders achieve required Safety Integrity Levels (e.g. ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061), ensuring both compliance and operator protection.

safety gate switch

Electromechanical Safety Switches

Non-contact safety switches support cascading connections for multiple safety doors, allowing up to 30 sensors to be linked in a single safety circuit with a unified safety output. This configuration not only simplifies wiring and enhances system consistency but also facilitates centralized management of multiple safety doors or guards.

power-to-lock safety interlock

Safety Interlock Switches with Guard Locking

Guard-locking switches integrate an electric solenoid that locks the door closed. Available as power-to-lock (energize to unlock) or power-to-release types, they are mounted on safety fences or doors with sliding actuators. The door remains mechanically locked until the machine control confirms a safe condition. This prevents intentional bypass and ensures the gate cannot be opened while hazardous energy is present. Such interlocks are critical for automated lines, meeting high-level safety requirements.

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