Safety edges made to measure

Rubber safety edges, also known as safety bump strips or pressure-sensitive safety edges, are designed to protect people and equipment from crushing, trapping and impact hazards on moving machinery and automated systems. Installed on the leading edges of powered doors, gates, lifting platforms, conveyors and industrial machinery, they provide an effective means of detecting contact and immediately stopping or reversing movement.

These safety devices use conductive rubber profiles that act as pressure sensors. When compressed, the internal contacts change state, sending a signal to a compatible safety controller to initiate a safe stop. Their simple, robust construction provides reliable operation without mechanical switches, making them suitable for demanding industrial environments.

With its assembly service, OEM Automatic says safety edges can be produced in custom lengths with cable exits positioned to suit the application, along with the required electrical output configuration for seamless integration into existing control systems. Every assembly is carefully constructed using fully bonded end caps and components to help prevent water ingress and maximise long-term reliability, even in demanding industrial environments.

By supplying the complete assembly under a single part number, OEM Automatic simplifies specification, purchasing and inventory management. Customers receive a bespoke, tested solution tailored to their application, allowing faster commissioning and confidence that the safety edge will perform as intended from the moment it is installed.

As a UK stockist of rubber safety edge components, OEM Automatic maintains high levels of stock to support fast delivery and minimise lead times. The company's extensive inventory includes safety edge profiles, end caps, connection cables, terminating resistors and the full range of accessories required to build or maintain complete safety edge systems.