Safety Light Curtains: Essential Protective Devices for Industrial Safety
Safety light curtains are optical sensors designed to protect personnel from injury by creating an invisible protective barrier around hazardous machinery or dangerous areas. When an object or person interrupts the light beams, the system sends a signal to immediately stop the machine, preventing accidents and enhancing workplace safety.
What are Safety Light Curtains?
Safety light curtains consist of an array of infrared light beams emitted from a transmitter to a receiver. These beams form a "curtain" across a designated safety zone. If any beam is broken—such as by a hand or body part entering the protected area—the system triggers a machine shutdown or safety response.
Key Features
Non-Contact ProtectionProvides a safety barrier without physical fencing or guards.
High-Speed DetectionInstantaneous response to interruptions, minimizing injury risk.