KL3-SS-RR QC-M23 Guard Locking Safety Switch with Rear Release and M23 Quick Connect

The KL3-SS QC-M23 guard locking safety interlock features a slimline, mirror polished 316 stainless steel body and a holding force of up to 3000N to keep medium to large guard doors closed until hazards have been removed. A non-latching manual escape release is provided to enable quick release of the switch lock in case of emergency. The integrated M23 connector reduces installation time, minimizes wiring errors, and makes maintenance or replacement faster and more reliable.

The KL3-SS is suitable for applications requiring strict washdown procedures, including high-temperature, high-pressure washing and exposure to corrosive cleaning chemicals.


  • Manufactured from Mirror Polished 316 Grade Stainless Steel
  • Holding Force up to F1Max 3000N (300Kg)
  • Functions as a power-to-unlock device
  • Includes a non-latching rear release
  • Rotating head for up to 8 entry positions
  • Ingress Protection up to IP69K (connector rated to IP67)
  • Connectivity via Quick Connect M23 12-PIN Male
Part Number Part Description Voltage Connection Type Actuator
215003 KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (std release) 24v QC M23 No Actuator
215303 KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (no release) 24v QC M23 No Actuator
215403 KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (lid release) 24v QC M23 No Actuator
215003A KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (std release) – std actuator 24v QC M23 A – Standard Actuator
215303A KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (no release) – std actuator 24v QC M23 A – Standard Actuator
215403A KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (lid release) – std actuator 24v QC M23 A – Standard Actuator
215003F KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (std release) – flat actuator 24v QC M23 F – Flat Actuator
215303F KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (no release) – flat actuator 24v QC M23 F – Flat Actuator
215403F KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (lid release) – flat actuator 24v QC M23 F – Flat Actuator
215003HF KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (std release) – HF actuator 24v QC M23 HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
215303HF KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (no release) – HF actuator 24v QC M23 HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
215403HF KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (lid release) – HF actuator 24v QC M23 HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
215003HFH KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (std release) – HFH actuator 24v QC M23 HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
215303HFH KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (no release) – HFH actuator 24v QC M23 HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
215403HFH KL3-SS-RR QC M23 24v (lid release) – HFH actuator 24v QC M23 HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
215006 KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (std release) 110v QC M23 No Actuator
215306 KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (no release) 110v QC M23 No Actuator
215406 KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (lid release) 110v QC M23 No Actuator
215006A KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (std release) – std actuator 110v QC M23 A – Standard Actuator
215306A KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (no release) – std actuator 110v QC M23 A – Standard Actuator
215406A KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (lid release) – std actuator 110v QC M23 A – Standard Actuator
215006F KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (std release) – flat actuator 110v QC M23 F – Flat Actuator
215306F KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (no release) – flat actuator 110v QC M23 F – Flat Actuator
215406F KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (lid release) – flat actuator 110v QC M23 F – Flat Actuator
215006HF KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (std release) – HF actuator 110v QC M23 HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
215306HF KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (no release) – HF actuator 110v QC M23 HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
215406HF KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (lid release) – HF actuator 110v QC M23 HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
215006HFH KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (std release) – HFH actuator 110v QC M23 HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
215306HFH KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (no release) – HFH actuator 110v QC M23 HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
215406HFH KL3-SS-RR QC M23 110v (lid release) – HFH actuator 110v QC M23 HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
215309 KL3-SS-RR QC M23 230v (no release) 230v QC M23 No Actuator
215409 KL3-SS-RR QC M23 230v (lid release) 230v QC M23 No Actuator
215309A KL3-SS-RR QC M23 230v (no release) – std actuator 230v QC M23 A – Standard Actuator
215409A KL3-SS-RR QC M23 230v (lid release) – std actuator 230v QC M23 A – Standard Actuator
215309F KL3-SS-RR QC M23 230v (no release) – flat actuator 230v QC M23 F – Flat Actuator
215409F KL3-SS-RR QC M23 230v (lid release) – flat actuator 230v QC M23 F – Flat Actuator
215309HF KL3-SS-RR QC M23 230v (no release) – HF actuator 230v QC M23 HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
215409HF KL3-SS-RR QC M23 230v (lid release) – HF actuator 230v QC M23 HF – Metal Flexible Actuator
215309HFH KL3-SS-RR QC M23 230v (no release) – HFH actuator 230v QC M23 HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator
215409HFH KL3-SS-RR QC M23 230v (lid release) – HFH actuator 230v QC M23 HFH – Stainless Steel Flexible Actuator

Note
Internal selector switch to be used as either power feed to LED 2 or as a voltage free auxiliary circuit to indicate the lock status.

Technical Data
CertificatescULus
TechnologyPower to Unlock
Housing Material316 Grade Stainless Steel
Solenoid Voltage (by part number)24V ac/dc or 110V. ac or 230V. ac +/- 10% (12W.)
LED 2 Supply Voltage24V dc +/- 10%
Safety Contacts 11/12 21/22Utilization Category AC15 A300 3A. Thermal Current (Ith) 5A
Overload protection fuse (fuse externally)10A. (FF).
Auxiliary Contact 33/34 (selectable with LED2)24V.ac/dc 0.5A. maximum.
Auxiliary Contact 43/44230V.ac/dc 0.5A. maximum.
Rated Insulation Voltage600VAC
Rated Impulse Withstand Volt2500VAC
Travel for Positive Opening10mm
Approach Speed200mm/m. to 1000mm/s.
Man. Actuation Frequency2 cycle/sec
Actuator entry minimum radius175mm Standard 100mm Flexible
Enclosure ProtectionIP67, IP69K
Operating Temperature-25 ... +40 °C
Holding ForceF1Max: 3000N. Fzh: 2307N.
VibrationIEC 68-2-6, 10-55Hz+1Hz, Excursion: 0.35mm, 1 octave/min
ConnectivityQuick Connect M23 12-PIN Male
Fixing4 x M5

Information with regard to UL Standards
EnclosureType 1
Maximum temperature+40 °C
Terminal Torquee 6 lb ins. (0.7Nm)
Use 16-28AWG stranded copper conductors (rated 90°C).
Intended for same polarity use. A300 Pilot Duty. 240V. 3A
PF 0.38 or greater, tested for 6,000 cycles endurance
Use one polymeric conduit connection.
Not suitable for connection to rigid metal conduit
(Earth bonding terminal inside enclosure if required).