“The Intertek Functional Safety mark provides customers like Nexen a way to illustrate reduced hazards and risks to operating personnel, machinery, and surrounding environments at a time when they are facing increased demands around functional safety. We're pleased to grant Nexen with this certification, the first of its kind in North America, and look forward to continuing to work with them, and others, as they provide their industry with high-quality products, as well as peace of mind."

-Pierrick Balaire, Global Business Line Leader at Intertek.

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Pneumatic Cylinder or Round Shaft and Rail Versions
With superior performance, these spring-engaged, air-released units supplement air cylinders and guide rods for holding in power-off/e-stop situations. High clamping forces ensure positive holding with minimal air required for release. Choose from our standard products, or we will work with you to meet your unique application specifications.

INDUSTRY 4.0 SOLUTION Nexen’s Rod Lock Operating Mode Sensors for either Engagement or Disengagement are Industry 4.0 compatible and can provide information to maximize machine efficiency. Having this information available aides with:

• Accurate Linear Positioning
• Predictive Maintenance
• Operational Feedback

Nexen’s Spring Engaged, Air Released Rod Locks are safety certified to comply with international safety standard ISO 13849-1. Category Level up to 4 and Performance Level up to e, able to be achieved using NexSafe™ products in recommended configuration.

Rod Lock Functional Safety Certificate