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IDEM Safety Switches Official Distributor

IDEM Electrical Components

Mechanical interlock switches — including tongue, hinge & guard locking switches, magnetic & coded non-contact switches, grab wire safety rope switches, SCR safety relays and modus safety modules.

About IDEM

A UK-based facility for research and development, design and manufacture of safety interlock switches for machines and industry.

IDEM is a relatively new company, built by a team of people with a total of over 200 years specialist experience. The company is based in Wigan in the North West of England and their components are sold across Europe, Asia, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and South Africa, as well as here in the UK.

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January 29, 2026

E-T-A Solid State Remote Power Controllers

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Solid state remote power controllers are used for reliable protection, switching and monitoring of DC 24 V circuits and loads in the steel industry, automation and chemical industry.

SSRPCs are suitable for reliable switching, protecting and monitoring of resistive and inductive loads. The offer a range of functions including overload and short circuit protection as well as wire break detection, they help to avoid consequential damage or system downtimes, thereby reducing costs.

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Applications:

  • Factory Automation & Machinery: Used for switching and protecting DC 24V circuits, particularly in steel, chemical production, and machinery control, adhering to safety standards like EN 60204.
  • Commercial Vehicles & Transportation: Ideal for buses, trucks, construction machinery, and agricultural vehicles to replace mechanical relays for increased longevity.
  • Industrial Control & Process Control: Used for controlling solenoids, magnetic brakes, and clutches.
  • Power Distribution: Employed in intelligent power distribution systems (e.g., ControlPlex®).
  • Medical & Equipment Technology: Utilized in professional tools and commercial kitchen appliances.

Benefits:

  • Diagnostic Capabilities: Features built-in monitoring for wire breaks, overload, and short circuits.
  • Reduced Downtime: Eliminates mechanical wear, improving system reliability.
  • Reduced Wiring: Minimizes wiring efforts in complex control cabinets.

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January 28, 2026

Wieland Metalynx² Structured Installation Connector

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Designed to Improve Efficiency in the Construction Industry

Wieland Metalynx

Metalynx² is designed to fulfil the needs
of all building installations according to
British Standard, IEC and UL/CSA.

A comprehensive range of products offer
fast and failsafe installation using a
unique coding system for power distribution,
HVAC, Underfloor and complete integration
to lighting controlsusing DALI, KNX or LON
based systems.

The system offers cost and program savings
with maximum flexibility for the future,
this makes the Metalynx² system ideal for
many applications.

Future-Proof & Time Saving

  • With Metalynx², flexibility in project design can be easily achieved.
  • Compared to conventional methods, cost savings are achieved.
  • Considerable time savings are achieved in installation and program times.
  • The system is future-proof and allows changes and reconfigurations as required.
  • The structured and pre-tested system guarantees you cost security in your projects.
  • Environmentally friendly and without waste on site - we deliver what is needed.
  • Metalynx² meets all relevant European IEC and British standards.
  • All products are factory tested and manufactured to the highest standards (risk reduction).
  • Wieland is the market leader with OEM connectivity in building services engineering.
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