The use of bimanual control devices is widespread in applications such as presses and production equipment to reduce the risk of injury due to the operator’s hands being crushed.

The reference standard EN ISO 13851 was recently updated in 2019 and clearly sets out the design and evaluation criteria for bimanual control devices. To meet the market’s need for safe and fully compliant devices, COMEPI has developed the new SCB series bimanual control device.

This product features a fully compliant design, where each distance is measured to be within the limits to ensure safe actuation and minimise the risk of bypassing the device.

The housing is made of a highly resistant thermoplastic material, which guarantees the robustness and durability of the assembly, making the SCB comparable to metal products on the market.

Design and regulatory aspects do not compromise the comfort of the operator, who can operate in safety and comfort thanks to the adjustments and types of button available.

Indeed, COMEPI offers the possibility of assembling the SCB device in both vertical and side-operated versions.

In addition, the devices can be integrated with the pushbuttons required to complete the system, whether traditional mechanically-operated pushbuttons or their capacitive-operated evolution.

Finally, COMEPI provides its MS1H21-024 safety modules to complete the system and guarantee performance up to PLe suitable for higher risk applications.

The product has an IP65 rating and can also be supplied in a version with an 8-pin M12 connector, a ready-to-use solution ready to be connected to the safety module.