EUCHNER GmbH + Co. KG
About us
EUCHNER GmbH + Co. KG, headquartered in Leinfelden, Germany, is an internationally active family-owned company and one of the world's leading experts in industrial safety technology. With more than 900 employees, 21 subsidiaries, and a global network of trading partners, EUCHNER is represented in all major markets.
The company is managed by managing partner Stefan Euchner, who combines the tradition of the family business with a clear focus on the future.
Under the motto “More than safety,” EUCHNER has been developing and producing customized solutions for safety technology for over 70 years. The broad portfolio of more than 7,000 products ensures that people, machines, and processes are reliably protected worldwide and in all industries – from automation technology to machine tools.
EUCHNER Safety Services complement the portfolio and support manufacturers and operators in all phases of the life cycle of machines and systems with professional consulting, training, and engineering services.
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CRA-ready! With EUCHNER. Cybersecurity complements functional safety and enhances the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of modern machines and systems. With the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), the European Union is establishing a uniform legal framework for the cybersecurity of products with digital elements. EUCHNER took early steps to implement the CRA requirements, including the introduction of a Secure Development Lifecycle (SDL) certified to IEC 62443-4-1, the establishment of a Product Security Incident Response Team (PSIRT), and the ongoing assessment of its product portfolio for CRA compliance. At the same time, the company supports machine manufacturers and operators with comprehensive consulting on cybersecurity requirements in the industry. This includes threat and risk analyses, the identification of security vulnerabilities, and guidance on the implementation of “security-by-design” concepts. EUCHNER serves as a competent partner for questions regarding compliance, vulnerability management, and security updates, thereby providing guidance and planning certainty. Together with customers, partners, and suppliers, EUCHNER develops safe solutions for the connected industry of tomorrow.
Products & services
Transponder-coded safety switches with guard locking
The transponder-coded safety systems from EUCHNER are modern interlocking devices or guard locking devices of type 4 for the protection of persons, machines and processes. They are based on non-contact transponder technology (RFID) and consist of a coded actuator, a read head and evaluation electronics. In some systems, the read head and evaluation electronics form a self-contained unit. All safety functions are combined in a single component here (internal evaluation). With external evaluation, the actuator is read via a separate read head connected to an evaluation unit in the control cabinet. Your benefits - Maximum protection against tampering due to uniquely coded actuator - Highest safety category and Performance Level (PL) according to EN ISO 13849‑1 - Depending on the application, a device with a suitable actuating range can be selected - The large actuating range offers greater door guide tolerance - The actuator can be rotated within the read head’s actuating range - Less sensitive to dirt on the surface - Largely insensitive to vibration and shock - Can be used in harsh environments - Suitable for areas with increased hygiene requirements
Transponder-coded safety switches without guard locking
The transponder-coded safety systems from EUCHNER are modern interlocking devices or guard locking devices of type 4 for the protection of persons, machines and processes. They are based on non-contact transponder technology (RFID) and consist of a coded actuator, a read head and evaluation electronics. In some systems, the read head and evaluation electronics form a self-contained unit. All safety functions are combined in a single component here (internal evaluation). With external evaluation, the actuator is read via a separate read head connected to an evaluation unit in the control cabinet. Your benefits - Maximum protection against tampering due to uniquely coded actuator - Highest safety category and Performance Level (PL) according to EN ISO 13849‑1 - Depending on the application, a device with a suitable actuating range can be selected - The large actuating range offers greater door guide tolerance - The actuator can be rotated within the read head’s actuating range - Less sensitive to dirt on the surface - Largely insensitive to vibration and shock - Can be used in harsh environments - Suitable for areas with increased hygiene requirements
Multifuntional Gate Box MGB2
The MGB2 system couldn’t be more versatile. As a modular system, it can be equipped with various functions as needed. This is possible thanks to the individual submodules, which feature diverse controls and indicators ranging from emergency stop buttons, key-operated rotary switches and selector switches to the CKS2 safe key system. You’re sure to find everything you need to meet all your door locking system’s requirements. The submodules for installation in the locking module or expansion module slots can be configured in any combination. A single submodule can hold up to three controls or indicators or can be used to connect additional safety switches. You can replace submodules quickly or add more as needed. We would be glad to create a submodule tailored to your specific requirements. Benefi ts for you - Choose from more than 100 MSM submodules, each with up to three controls and indicators or safety switch inputs - Combine functions in numerous constellations - Enjoy ease of maintenance with plug-and-play functionality – simply remove and reinsert the MSM submodules without restarting the MGB2 system - Install rotated by 180° as necessary - Customize your pushbuttons and indicators using the colored lenses and covers with symbols provided
Safety Services
Services for machine manufacturers and machine operators Machine safety requirements are growing in line with the performance and complexity of modern machines. Consistent implementation of standards and guidelines not only protects people and processes, but also increases the availability of your machines and systems. Our Safety Services combine technical expertise with practical experience. Consulting for the evaluation and optimisation of your safety concepts, engineering for technical implementation or training to qualify your employees – everything from a single source.
Securely connected – safety switch with IO-Link Safety
EUCHNER combines its proven and robust safety switches and safety gate systems with the advantages of safe, standardised communication via IO-Link Safety. Thanks to comprehensive data availability, the products enable easy installation, maintenance and smooth device replacement. You benefit from: - Secure identification and transmission of the actuator ID and key data (SIL3 / PL e) - Uniform interface for switches, interlocks and safety gate systems - Reduced planning and installation effort - Fewer switch variants thanks to flexible conversion of the coding level via the IO-Link setup - Easy device replacement - Detailed status and fault diagnosis in real time
Electronic-Key-System EKS2 – Your future-proof operating mode selection
The new generation of products is a logical development of the successful EKS system and has many advantages in terms of digital access control and the selection of a safe operating mode. Benefits for you: - Simple implementation thanks to project templates with predefined functions and data fields - Simple assignment of access rights via input screens - Simple authorization blocking via an expiration date - Simple implementation of security standards for data handling and the assignment of rights - Simple integration in any PROFINET environment and systems from any manufacturer
News
Safe connections – Safety switches with IO-Link Safety
EUCHNER has combined its proven, robust safety components with the benefits of safe communication via IO-Link Safety.
MGB2 MODULAR – new networking option for EtherNet IP / CIP Safety
EUCHNER expands its successful MGB2 portfolio and now offers connectivity to all established fieldbus systems.
Electronic-Key-System EKS2 – Your future-proof operating mode selection
Digital access control and selection of safe operating mode – flexible and simple with the new Electronic-Key-System EKS2