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DETECT

SLO - compact, strong, coded

Our product family is growing: the new SLO combines maximum locking force with smart RFID technology and offers reliable locking in a minimal installation space.

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DETECT

Wireless switching devices - Cordless. Flexible. Reliable.

With its new wireless switching devices, BERNSTEIN is expanding its portfolio to include wireless solutions for flexible switching tasks.

Reliable wireless transmission enables precise switching commands even where conventional cabling reaches its limits.

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PROTECT

Your enclosure. Our complete service.

We make more out of your enclosure: processing, labelling, assembly - all from a single source. For functional units that are ready for immediate use.

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DETECT

Foot switches

Foot switch variants made of metal or plastic. Available with or without protective shroud and with up to 3 pedals.

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PROTECT

CS-B.light - for light applications

Flexible mounting, precise positioning: The modular lightweight support system is perfect for small IPCs, screens and control enclosures.

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Engineered with heart. Protecting what matters.We build safety and enclosure solutions that protect people and machines

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Safety Technology

The DETECT division includes all products we offer of switch, sensor and safety technology.

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System Solutions

In addition, we offer you complete solutions for safeguarding entire machines and systems.

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Enclosure Technology

In the PROTECT area, we have bundled all of our expertise in the field of enclosure technology for you.

Current highlights

Small. Strong. Intelligent.The SLO - more than just a compact solenoid interlock

What looks simple at first glance is full of smart technology: the new SLO impresses with its high locking force, RFID-based tamper protection and secure door monitoring up to PL e.

Ideal for machines that require maximum safety in the tightest of spaces - and ready for integration into the Smart Safety System.

  • Performance level up to PL e (depending on variant)
  • Protection class IP69 for use in harsh environments
  • Smart Safety System ready
     

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Wireless. Flexible. Reliable.Wireless switching devices for modern switching processes

The new wireless switching devices from BERNSTEIN enable precise switching commands without any cables.
They are ideal for applications where flexibility, freedom of movement or easy retrofitting are required – even under harsh operating conditions.

  • Highly reliable wireless transmission
  • Energy self-sufficient thanks to energy harvesting – no battery required
  • Robust design for continuous industrial operation
     

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Product overview

BERNSTEIN Sicherheitstechnik: Produktauswahl Positionsschalter & -sensoren

DETECT

Position switches and sensors

BERNSTEIN Sicherheitstechnik: Produktauswahl Sicherheitsschalter & -sensoren

DETECT

Safety switches and sensors

Product overview of safety rope pull switches from BERNSTEIN

DETECT

Rope pull switches

BERNSTEIN Gehäusetechnik: Produktauswahl Bediengehäuse

PROTECT

Control enclosures

BERNSTEIN Gehäusetechnik: Produktauswahl Standardgehäuse

Protect

Standard enclosures

BERNSTEIN Gehäusetechnik: Produktauswahl Tragarmsysteme

PROTECT

Suspension systems

About BERNSTEINWho are we?

BERNSTEIN Management Board: Achim and Nicole Bernstein

BE.BERNSTEIN
A family business in the 3rd generation

At the foot of the Kaiser Wilhelm monument in Porta Westfalica, Hans Bernstein founded the company "BERNSTEIN Spezialfabrik für Schaltkontakte" in 1947.

Today - more than 75 years later - the company is still family-owned and is managed in the 3rd generation by the grandchildren Achim and Nicole Bernstein.
 

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History

Founders of BERNSTEIN AG: Ursula and Hans Bernstein

Locations

BERNSTEIN Headquarter Porta Westfalica

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News

Elektromechanische Sicherheitszuhaltung SLO mit RFID-Codierung und sicherer Zuhaltungsüberwachung

Detect

New electronic safety lock switch SLO

/ A new daisy for machine safety: the SLO electronic safety lock switch complements BERNSTEIN's SMART Safety System Read more
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Safety technology

Retrofit in machine safety

/ Discover how retrofitting makes older machines safer and smarter—from modern safety solutions to digital diagnostic data. Read more
Product Manager John Drachmann

Company

30 Years of BERNSTEIN Denmark

/ BERNSTEIN Denmark celebrates its 30th anniversary, and Product Manager John Drachmann joins in the celebration. Read more
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Safety technology

OSSD explained simply: What is it all about?

/ Learn how output signal switching devices (OSSD) work, what advantages they offer, and why they are indispensable in safety technology. Read more

Detect

New electronic safety lock switch SLO

Safety technology

Retrofit in machine safety

Company

30 Years of BERNSTEIN Denmark

Safety technology

OSSD explained simply: What is it all about?

BERNSTEIN AG

Safety for people and machines has been our passion since 1947. As a supplier of industrial safety and enclosure technology, BERNSTEIN combines these competences in the DETECT (safety technology) and PROTECT (enclosure technology) divisions and supports you as a customer in the implementation of your Smart Factory.

Whether switches or sensors. Enclosures, support systems and operating terminals. Or complete system solutions for the operation and protection of entire machines and systems. Which solution can we find for you?

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BERNSTEIN AG, based in East Westphalia, currently employs around 600 people in 10 countries and, as an internationally active family business, is already being managed by the third generation of siblings Achim and Nicole Bernstein.

Customised solutions in particular are one of our strengths.

We implement these from the idea to consulting, development, processing and realisation from a single source.

A service that sets us apart from others and takes our customers that decisive step further.
 

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From question to solution – together with us

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From question to solution – together with us

Whether you have a small question or a big project idea, we will take the time to help you. Together, we will find the solution that really fits and advise you in a way that makes sense for your project.
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