2TLA050040R0500 ABB MKey Slide Lock Left Handle

Why Choose the ABB 2TLA050040R0500 MKey Slide Lock Left?

The ABB 2TLA050040R0500 MKey Slide Lock Left is a purpose-designed left-hand slide lock handle for ABB MKey safety interlock installations. Part of the ABB MKey safety switch accessory range, it provides a practical mechanical operating arrangement for guarded doors used on industrial machinery and automated equipment.

Designed specifically for ABB MKey8 and MKey9 safety switches, the slide lock provides a convenient means of operating the interlock arrangement on suitable machine guarding. Its left-hand configuration enables the assembly to be selected according to the orientation and opening direction of the guarded door.

The MKey Slide Lock Left can also be combined with dedicated MKey slide lock accessories where required. A compatible rear handle is available to allow the door to be opened from inside the guarded area, while a compatible spring catch can be fitted to help prevent accidental movement of the slide lock.

Key Advantages

• Purpose-designed left-hand slide lock handle for ABB MKey installations.
• Compatible with ABB MKey8 and MKey9 safety switches.
• Provides convenient mechanical operation for guarded machine doors.
• Dedicated left-hand configuration for appropriate door orientations.
• Can be used with an optional rear handle for opening the door from inside.
• Compatible with an optional spring catch to help prevent accidental slide lock movement.
• Genuine ABB MKey safety accessory for industrial machine guarding applications.

Key Features

• ABB MKey Slide Lock Left.
• ABB order code 2TLA050040R0500.
• Left-hand slide lock configuration.
• Designed for MKey8 and MKey9 safety interlock switches.
• Mechanical handle and slide lock assembly for guarded doors.
• Optional rear handle available for inside door opening.
• Optional spring catch available to prevent accidental movement.
• Designed for industrial machine safety and guarding installations.

Practical Guard Door Operation for MKey Safety Systems

ABB MKey safety interlock switches are designed for monitoring doors, gates and other movable guards around hazardous machinery. The MKey Slide Lock Left provides the mechanical slide-lock arrangement used with compatible MKey8 and MKey9 switches, supporting convenient operation of the guard while maintaining the intended relationship between the door hardware and safety interlock.

For installations requiring additional functionality, the slide lock can be equipped with dedicated accessories. The optional rear handle enables the guarded door to be opened from inside, while the optional spring catch helps prevent unintended movement of the slide mechanism. This modular arrangement allows the MKey slide lock system to be configured to suit different machine guarding requirements.

Typical Applications

• Industrial machine guarding systems.
• Sliding machine guard doors.
• ABB MKey8 safety interlock installations.
• ABB MKey9 safety interlock installations.
• Automated manufacturing machinery.
• Robotic and production cells.
• Material handling and processing equipment.
• Guarded access points around hazardous machinery.