Aerco has been appointed a distributor for ITW Switches and now supplies ActiveMetal keypads. The raised profile, solid-metal, vandal-proof keypads use ActiveTouch technology to provide the highest possible standards in terms of ruggedness, weather-resistance, reliability and vandal-resistance.

Designed for indoor and outdoor access control, kiosks, point of sale terminals, ATM machines and security alarms, ActiveMetal keypads will find applications in the industrial and commercial sectors, medical establishments and the security and prison service.

The seamless, one-piece, all-metal, powder coated construction with ActiveTouch through-metal technology provides variably sensitive activation with no moving keys so providing high levels of weather, water, dust and impact resistance and physical toughness.

Washable and submersible, ActiveTouch keypads are supplied in 3 x 4 and 4 x 4 formats for either panel or box mount.  They are sealed to IP68 when mounted, have raised sculpted keys with permanent markings and provide matrix, RS-232 and Wiegand wiring standard outputs.  Auxiliary outputs can be used to activate cameras or lighting systems.

ITW Switches is a division of Illinois Tool Works (ITW) and has manufactured electronic and electromechanical switches, sensors and assemblies for over 50 years. 

More information: www.aerco.co.uk