Sensors and machine safety products detect position, presence and level, and keep operators safe to ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061. LED Controls Ltd stocks inductive, capacitive, photoelectric and level sensors, limit switches, safety interlock and guard-locking switches, coded magnetic and RFID sensors, light curtains, safety relays and programmable safety controllers.
Brands include Pizzato Elettrica, Carlo Gavazzi, Lovato Electric, Emas, IMO, ABB and Finder. Filter by brand and function, and ask our team for help selecting components to meet a required Performance Level.
Sensors and machine safety products detect position, presence and level, and keep operators safe to ISO 13849-1 and IEC 62061. LED Controls Ltd stocks inductive, capacitive, photoelectric and level sensors, limit switches, safety interlock and guard-locking switches, coded magnetic and RFID sensors, light curtains, safety relays and programmable safety controllers.
Limit switches give a hard-wired, mechanically actuated signal for position, end-of-travel and presence detection. This is one of our deepest ranges: Pizzato Elettrica FR, FX, FL and FP series, Lovato Electric KA, KB and RS rope-pull switches, foot switches, and Emas, IMO and Chint switches, with the full choice of roller, lever, plunger and rod actuator heads.
Single and multiple foot switches for hands-free machine control, with and without protective shrouds and safety levers, from Pizzato, Emas, Lovato and IMO.
Shop Foot Switches →Safety light curtains guard an opening without a physical barrier, stopping the machine when a beam is broken. This range stocks the ABB Orion family – finger, hand and body…
Shop Light Curtains →Machine safety accessories complete a safeguarding installation: separate actuators and coded keys for interlock switches, mounting brackets and spacers, protective covers, rope-pull kits, foam sealing strips and cable assemblies. We…
Shop Machine Safety Accessories →Magnetic and RFID safety sensors monitor guard doors and hatches with no physical contact, tolerating misalignment, dirt and washdown. This range stocks the Pizzato Elettrica ST series RFID sensors with…
Shop Magnetic Switches →Safety contactors carry mechanically linked (mirror) auxiliary contacts so a safety relay can verify the main contacts have opened, as required for higher Performance Levels. This category is being populated;…
Shop Safety Contactors →A safety controller replaces several safety relays with one programmable or pre-programmed module, handling e-stops, guard doors, light curtains and two-hand controls with software logic. We stock the Pizzato Elettrica…
Shop Safety Controllers →Safety relays monitor emergency stops, guard switches and light curtains and open the machine's contactor circuit with redundant, monitored contacts. We stock Pizzato Elettrica CS AR, CS AT, CS FS,…
Shop Safety Relays →Safety switches monitor guards and doors so hazardous motion cannot run while they are open. This is our largest safety range, built around Pizzato Elettrica: FR and FS series safety…
Shop Safety Switches →Industrial sensors detect objects, position, level and flow without contact. We stock Carlo Gavazzi inductive and capacitive proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, level sensors and wireless control modules, IMO and Emas…
Shop Sensors →Machine safety and machine sensing use related hardware for different purposes. Standard sensors detect position and presence for control; safety-rated devices must reliably stop the machine when a guard is opened or a person enters a hazardous zone, and must be selected to the Performance Level your risk assessment requires.
Guard-locking and safety interlock switches to ISO 14119 detect guard position and can hold the guard closed until the hazard has stopped.
Type 4 and Type 2 safety light curtains protect openings where operators need frequent access without a physical guard.
Inductive, capacitive, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors detect position, presence, level and distance for machine control.
| Feature | Safety Switch | Light Curtain | Standard Sensor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Guard monitoring / locking | Area & point protection | Machine control |
| Safety Rated | Yes – up to PL e | Yes – Type 4 / PL e | No |
| Standard | ISO 14119 / ISO 13849-1 | IEC 61496 / ISO 13855 | IEC 60947-5-2 |
| Output | Safety contacts / OSSD | OSSD | PNP / NPN / analogue |
| Typical Applications | Guard doors, hatches | Presses, cells, openings | Positioning, counting |
Explore common machine applications and the sensing and safety products we recommend for each.
Interlock switches, guard-locking and magnetic switches feeding a safety relay or controller.
Light curtains and safety controllers to protect access points while keeping cycle times short.
E-stop buttons, rope pull switches and safety relays for machine-wide emergency stop to ISO 13850.
Limit switches and inductive or photoelectric sensors for end-of-travel, part presence and counting.
Type 4 light curtains with muting and safety controllers for hand-fed machines.
Photoelectric sensors, limit switches and rope pull E-stops along the line.
We supply machine safety and sensing products from manufacturers whose devices are certified to the standards machine builders must meet.
Pizzato manufactures safety switches, guard-locking, rope pull E-stops, limit switches and safety modules used on machinery worldwide.
Explore Pizzato Products →Carlo Gavazzi inductive, capacitive, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors cover the full range of industrial detection tasks.
Explore Carlo Gavazzi Products →Lovato safety relays, limit switches and emergency stop devices complement its control gear range for complete machine panels.
Explore Lovato Electric Products →Emas limit switches, foot switches and E-stop devices offer robust, cost-effective options for machine builders.
Explore Emas Products →In addition to Pizzato, Carlo Gavazzi, Lovato Electric and Emas, we supply products from over 40 leading industrial automation manufacturers, helping engineers source everything they need from one trusted supplier.
View All ManufacturersCommon questions about machine safety and sensing. For help matching devices to your risk assessment, our technical team can talk through the Performance Level requirements.
From single replacement components to complete machine safety solutions, businesses across the UK trust LED Controls for expert advice, leading brands and dependable customer service. Our experienced team supports customers throughout every stage of their project, from specification through to delivery.
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Our knowledgeable team can assist with product selection, application advice and identifying the most suitable machine safety solution for your project.
Thousands of machine safety products are available for fast dispatch, helping minimise downtime and keep your projects moving.
We support OEMs, panel builders, machine manufacturers, system integrators and maintenance engineers across a wide range of industrial sectors.
Share your risk assessment or machine layout and our technical team will recommend the safety switches, light curtains, sensors and safety logic to meet the required Performance Level.
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