Description
The Honeywell GKRE44L9A2 is a solenoid safety interlock switch designed to ensure safe machine operation by controlling access to guarded areas. This model combines a rugged metal housing with a spring-loaded key mechanism to prevent machine access until hazardous motion has stopped. It is intended for use in industrial machinery requiring high-reliability safety interlocking.
Technical Specifications
| Condition |
New/Never Used Surplus |
| Brand |
Honeywell |
| Category |
Switches |
| Part Number |
GKRE44L9A2 |
| Subcategory |
Safety Switches |
| Product Type |
Solenoid safety interlock switch |
| Series |
MICRO SWITCH GKR Series |
| Contact Configuration |
2NC/2NO |
| Contact Operation |
Slow action, break-before-make (BBM) |
| Key Style |
Spring-loaded, side-to-side key entry |
| Head Position |
Head to the right |
| Housing Material |
Epoxy-coated die-cast zinc |
| Conduit Entry |
1/2 in NPT |
| Environmental Sealing |
IP68 class design; NEMA 1, 4, 6P, 12, 13 |
| Manual Override |
Front-cover manual override |
| Weight |
1.2 kg |
Information About GKRE44L9A2
The GKRE44L9A2 is a MICRO SWITCH GKR Series solenoid safety interlock switch engineered for industrial safety applications. It features a die-cast zinc housing with epoxy coating, providing resistance to shock, vibration, and industrial contaminants. The switch uses a trapped, spring-loaded side-to-side key system that ensures access is only granted when safety conditions are met. It is compatible with machine guards, safety gates, and access doors in automated and high-risk industrial environments.
Key Features:
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Solenoid safety interlock design: Prevents access until hazardous machine conditions are cleared
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Spring-loaded side-to-side key: Ensures controlled and reliable actuator engagement
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Dual contact monitoring: Provides independent monitoring of key position and solenoid status
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2NC/2NO slow-action contacts: Supports safety circuits with break-before-make operation
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Rugged metal housing: Epoxy-coated die-cast zinc construction for industrial durability
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Manual override function: Allows emergency access when required
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High ingress protection rating: Sealed to IP68 and suitable for harsh environments
The GKRE44L9A2 delivers the reliability and precision required for industrial machine safety and access control systems.
