Mechan Controls

Mechan Controls: secure solutions for machine monitoring and access protection

Mechan Controls is a British manufacturer of industrial safety technology and has been developing reliable machine monitoring systems since 1972. The company began by manufacturing electronic safety switches, but now supplies a wide range of safety components for a variety of applications. At machinesafety-shop.com you will find a carefully curated range of Mechan products, including non-contact safety sensors, emergency stop buttons, control units, control stations, pull cord switches and safety relays.

Non-contact safety switches (safety sensors)

Mechan is internationally known for its non-contact safety switches, also called safety sensors. These switches operate on the basis of magnetic or RFID technology and enable secure detection without mechanical contact. This extends service life, prevents wear and tear and makes the components suitable for application in environments with moisture, dust, vibration or frequent cleaning.

Mechan supplies both magnetically coded sensors for standard protection and RFID coded safety sensors with unique coding for applications up to PLe / SIL3. Their compact design and high degree of protection (up to IP69K) make them suitable for use in a wide range of industries, from machine building to food processing.

Emergency stop buttons for immediate shutdown

Another essential product group within the Mechan range are emergency stop buttons. These buttons are designed for immediate shutdown of machines or processes in dangerous situations. The Mechan e-stop modules are available in models with and without protective cover, in plastic or stainless steel housing, and with common mounting options (such as M20 or ½” NPT).

The emergency stops have double safety contacts (2NC) as standard and are suitable for mounting in control panels or directly on the machine. Thanks to their robust design and high IP protection, they are suitable for demanding environments.

Operator panels and control stations.

Mechan also offers complete operating solutions in the form of control stations and modular operator panels. These feature emergency stop buttons, selector switches, push buttons and signal lamps. They are designed for use in access control or machine control and can be assembled customer-specifically.

Available in rugged plastic or metal housing, the units can be easily mounted on machines, fences or control panels. The modular design allows them to be easily adapted to specific functions such as reset, lockout, permission or on/off control.

Drawstring safety switches for line protection

For applications where direct rope access detection is required, Mechan Controls supplies robust rope safety switches. These switches make it possible to trigger a safety stop along long conveyor belts or production lines with a single cord over several meters. The system is fail-safe and detects both pull load and cord breakage.

Mechan Controls’ drawstring switches are suitable for use in sectors such as bulk handling, recycling and packaging industries. They are supplied in industrial enclosures, equipped with indicators, emergency stop function and adjustable tensile stress detection.

Safety control units and relays

Mechan also supplies safety control units and electronic relay modules that can operate as standalone or in conjunction with other safety elements. These units monitor inputs from safety sensors, switches or emergency stops and provide safe output signals (OSSD) to stop machines or activate emergency procedures.

The relays comply with standards such as EN ISO 13849-1 and are suitable for application in category 3 or 4 systems. Some models are equipped with automatic or manual reset, muting inputs or expandable output configurations.

Mechan Controls for diverse industries

Mechan’s products are used in such diverse industries as:

• Mechanical engineering and OEMs
• Food and beverage industry
• Pharmaceutical and cosmetic production
• Logistics and packaging lines
• Recycling, bulk processing and raw material industry

Thanks to their modular design and high robustness, Mechan products are suitable for both new installations and retrofits of existing machines according to the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Standards and certification

Mechan products meet applicable international standards for functional safety, including:

• EN ISO 13849-1 (PLe, PLd)
• IEC 62061 (SIL2, SIL3)
• EN 60947-5-3 and EN 60204-1

The switches are tested for electrical life, contact reliability, sealing and EMC compatibility. Certification is done under the supervision of external bodies such as TUV and SGS, ensuring global applicability.

Mechan Controls at machinesafety-shop.com

At machinesafety-shop.com you’ll find a wide range of Mechan products for industrial machine safety. Whether you’re looking for a compact safety sensor, a robust e-stop, a complete control unit or a reliable drawstring switch, we’ll help you find the right solution for your application.

Our technical advisors support you in selection, assembly, configuration and standards-compliant integration. Contact us for advice or request a quote directly. Mechan Controls delivers proven safety – we make sure it fits your installation.