Wuppertal/Nuremberg, November 14, 2023 - Schmersal is launching four new electromechanical safety switches with separate actuators: The AZ215/AZ216 and AZ315/AZ316 switches monitor the position of sliding or hinged safety gates. Their outstanding feature is the rotating actuator head made of die-cast zinc, which can be easily rotated in 90° steps before installation. This allows the head to be approached from the side from four different directions as well as from above. Thanks to these various approach positions and the combination options with different actuators, the AZ series is very flexible in terms of installation and offers the user universal application options. The designer can use the AZ switches for both right-hand and left-hand versions on swing or sliding doors.