Idem Safety is a Finnish developer of safety interlocks and monitoring solutions for industrial machinery and conveyor systems. Their product portfolio includes safety interlock switches, guard monitoring devices, safety controllers, and safety relays designed for machine guarding and operator protection.

Company Overview

Established in 1989 and headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Idem Safety focuses exclusively on safety-related control products. The company’s solutions are used globally in industries such as material handling, automotive manufacturing, packaging, and process automation.

Safety Interlock Switches

Idem Safety offers a range of electromechanical interlocks designed for access and guard protection:

  • SafeDoor Series: Mechanical and non-contact coded interlock switches for door and gate monitoring. Available with tongue or bolt interlocking and stainless steel housings.
  • SafeGrate and SafePad: Magnetic-coded interlocks ideal for access protection on machine guards and movable panels.

Guard Monitoring and Safety Controllers

The company provides devices that assess and control multiple safety circuits:

  • SafeControl Series: Compact safety controllers with SIL2 certification, capable of monitoring up to 8 safety inputs.
  • SafeCircuit Pro / Lite: Safety relays and controllers for door, guard, and emergency stop circuits, configurable for diverse safety architectures.
  • IoT‑enabled SafeWireless: Wireless guard monitoring systems for decentralized machinery across plants.

Integration and Certifications

Idem Safety products comply with EN ISO 13849, IEC 62061, and are certified for use in SIL2 safety circuits. They are recognized by CE and UL standards and are commonly integrated with major PLC and safety controller platforms.

Applications and Benefits

  • Used in conveyor guarding, access-controlled machinery, and robotics.
  • Non-contact, coded switches reduce tampering and increase operator safety.
  • Modular safety relays and controllers provide scalable architectures for OEMs and machine builders.

Conclusion

Idem Safety combines a focused product range, high safety integrity levels, and smart guard monitoring in modern industrial automation. Their safety interlocks and relays offer reliable performance for conveyor and machinery protection worldwide.