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We now manufacture MEM Classic (MEMSHIELD2) and Cutler-Hammer Cranes products after our acquisition of Eaton's Holyhead manufacturing plant.

Light Curtains
Known as
safety light barriers, light
curtains are optoelectronic devices that are typically used to detect the
presence of people or objects in the close proximity of moving machinery such
as press tools. Other popular applications include access control - opening a door
when a person or vehicle approaches, machine guarding and similar activities.
Often as an
alternative to more traditional mechanical guards a light curtain installation
will contain a transmitter and receiver unit that monitor an infrared beam the
area of which will be the detection zone. Any movement detected within the
detection zone will trigger a response, which could be disconnecting power,
raising a barrier, sounding alarms or stopping a machine. Fast acting, safety
light curtains activate in a fraction of a second, considerably faster than
other barrier types that rely on mechanical interaction.
Maximum
scanning distance and beam resolution are two important points you should
consider when choosing the correct light curtain for your installation. Scanning
distances can vary from a matter of cm’s to several meters, ultimately your decision
will depend on the scale of the area to be protected. The beam resolution
defines detection ability, with some models with small resolutions are able to
detect small body parts such as a finger or hand, larger beam resolutions are
ideal for larger body parts or full body detection.
Kempston Controls stocks an extensive range of safety curtains from leading suppliers including Schmersal, Smartscan, Omron, Guardmaster, SICK and many more. Give our dedicated sales team a call on +44 (0) 1933 411411 or use the contact form above to discuss your light curtain requirements
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C4C-EA15010A10000
1211483
SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN, RECEIVER, TYPE 4, 14MM RES, 1500MM PH, 0.15M CABLE TO M12 CONNECTOR by Sick
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C4C-SA15010A10000
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SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN, SENDER, TYPE 4, 14MM RES, 1500MM PH, 0.15M CABLE TO M12 CONNECTOR by Sick
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C4C-EA03010A10000
1211463
SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN, RECEIVER, 14MM, 300MM HEIGHT, 10M RANGE, TYPE 4, M12 5PIN CONNECTOR by Sick
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C4C-SA03010A10000
1211450
SAFETY LIGHT CURTAIN, SENDER, 14MM, 300MM HEIGHT, 10M RANGE, TYPE 4, M12 5PIN CONNECTOR by Sick
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M20E-081A2A122
1018197
MULTIPLE LIGHT BEAM, RECEIVER, 8BEAMS, 0-25M RANGE, 8MS, 2PNP, M12 CONN, 24VDC, IP65 by Sick
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C4P-EA15031C00
1220145
DETEC4 LIGHT CURTAIN, RECEIVER, TYPE 4, 30MM RESOLUTION, 1500MM PROTECTIVE HEIGHT, 30M RANGE by Sick
Estimated lead time: 3 to 4 days | Check Availability
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C4P-SA15031A00
1220131
DETEC4 LIGHT CURTAIN, SENDER, TYPE 4, 30MM RESOLUTION, 1500MM PROTECTIVE HEIGHT, 30M RANGE by Sick
Estimated lead time: 3 to 4 days | Check Availability
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