The Applications
1. Automated Packaging Line Guarding
In high-speed packaging environments, doors and covers open frequently for product adjustments and inspections. The STR1-XAS actuator maintains reliable safety communication with the RFID switch even when doors vibrate or shift slightly. Its durable VISTAL® build resists wear from constant operation, ensuring continuous monitoring of guard positions. This setup prevents machine operation when guards are open, protecting workers and reducing downtime by enabling quick restart once safety conditions are restored.
2. Robotic Cell Access Safety Control
Within robotic work cells—such as welding, assembly, or palletizing—the STR1-XAS actuator helps manage access door safety through coded RFID detection. Even with door misalignment caused by repeated mechanical stress, the actuator maintains secure signal contact with the sensor. This prevents false trips while ensuring machines halt when the door is opened. As a result, operators stay protected from moving machinery, and production continuity is achieved without compromising safety integrity.
3. Hygienic Processing Line Protection
In food or pharmaceutical production zones requiring frequent wash-downs, the STR1-XAS ensures dependable interlocking between guards and RFID sensors. Its fiber-reinforced polymer body resists moisture, detergents, and temperature variations, maintaining long-term reliability. By providing accurate position sensing without physical contact, it eliminates corrosion-prone mechanical parts. This guarantees safe access control during cleaning cycles, keeping both operators and product hygiene standards intact.
4. Automated Conveyor Gate Monitoring
In logistics and warehousing systems, conveyor gates must be closed before material transfer begins. The STR1-XAS actuator supports precise RFID-based verification of gate positions, ensuring machinery operates only under safe conditions. Its compact design and high tolerance to door offsets make it ideal for large-scale conveyor networks. This minimizes risk of collision or injury, while simplifying system wiring through reliable series connections across multiple gates.