Euchner 097096 Safety Actuator – Hinged (Top/Bottom), Stainless Steel Tongue, for NX/TX Series Switches

The 097096 is a "Heavy Duty" actuator. The hinged design allows the stainless steel tongue to pivot vertically (Top/Bottom). This is a critical feature for guard doors with a small swing radius—if you used a rigid actuator on a short door, the tongue would hit the side of the switch head instead of entering the slot. The hinge allows the tongue to "find" the center of the switch even as the door follows a curved path.