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Force Travel Relationship
Since the Safedge system is a contact device, a force is required to operate the device. This force is dependent on the shape of the object applying the force, the speed of the object and deformation distance on the profile. To help understand the force requirements, the European standard EN1760-2 2001 provides three test objects travelling at two speeds. Shown in the graph below is the force that is applied over the deformation distance on the surface of the profile. Note that the force required to operate the corners is greater than the force required along the straight section of the profile. This force must be used as a guideline, as the inanimate object can not be harmed.
