Making It Happen

Tapeswitch is a trusted global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced sensing and safety solutions. We specialise in pressure-sensitive ribbon switches, safety edges, mats, bumpers, and fully bespoke safety systems that protect people, equipment, and critical processes across a wide range of industries

Tapeswitch Technology

Tapeswitch technology uses a pressure-sensitive, normally open switch made of two parallel copper-plated conductors separated by an insulating spacer. Under normal conditions, the conductors remain apart, keeping the circuit open. When pressure is applied, the spacer compresses, allowing the conductors to touch and close the circuit.

This principle is used across Tapeswitch products such as safety mats, sensing edges, ribbon switches, and safety bumpers. The system operates via a current-limited control unit that energises output relays. When pressure activates the sensor and closes the switch, the circuit is shorted, causing the relays to de-energise and the output contacts to open.

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Ribbon Switches

Pressure-sensitive switches with momentary, normally-open contact, available in various proļ¬les.

Sensing Edges

Safety edges for reliable contact detection, offered in multiple sizes to suit different applications.

Safety Mats

Provide instant presence detection to stop machinery and protect personnel.

Safety Bumpers

Detect impact and stop movement while reducing force to protect people and equipment.

Dado Panic

Simple emergency alert system activated with a single press.

Control Units

Fail-safe units that integrate sensing products into compliant safety systems.

  • “We greatly value our partnership with Tapeswitch and have consistently had an excellent experience working together. The quality and performance of the safety edges are second to none, with no issues encountered, and the reliability and consistency of the products have been equally impressive. Customer service is first class, with fast, accurate communication and order confirmations received within minutes, making the overall process seamless. While delivery times could sometimes be improved, this is well understood given the made-to-order nature of the products, and it is effectively managed by holding stock of fast-moving items. Overall, Tapeswitch stands out as a top-class supplier and is firmly placed within our top five out of hundreds.”

    Ciaran Hutchinson
    Mallaghan GSE
  • Tapeswitch is one of our most long-standing suppliers. We have been working together for over 20 years and our partnership has only grown stronger over the years. There are several reasons for this enduring relationship: the product quality is excellent, made to measure solutions are easily feasible, the service is impeccable, but above all, Tapeswitch is a company that places trust at the very top of its priorities! In day-to-day operations, this translates into frequent communication, transparency, and a genuine partnership approach to projects. Working and developing business with Tapeswitch is just easy, secure and enjoyable!