Overview
Barron Equipment supplies the Action Industries Pneumatic Safety Edge Kit for commercial garage doors in 14-foot and 20-foot configurations. This sensing edge system mounts to the bottom of a commercial overhead door and detects obstructions in the closing path, sending a signal to the operator to stop or reverse movement before damage occurs.
A commercial garage door that closes on a person, forklift, pallet, or piece of equipment can cause serious injury, costly repairs, and operational downtime. A properly installed safety edge helps reduce that risk by providing an automatic obstruction-detection layer between the door and anything in its path.
How the Pneumatic Safety Edge Works
Each kit uses a straightforward pneumatic design. Pressurized tubing is inserted into the door’s bottom weather seal, and an interior or exterior air switch is mounted to the door. When the closing door makes contact with anything in its path, the pressurized tube compresses and triggers the air switch. That switch sends a signal to the commercial door operator to either stop or reverse movement immediately. There are no electrical sensors embedded in the bottom bar, which keeps the system simple and reduces the number of components that can fail over time.
Available Sizes
The kit is available in two sizes to match standard commercial door widths. Choose the size that corresponds to your door opening.
14 ft Safety Edge Kit (SKU: SE14-00-A)
- 1 interior/exterior air switch
- 1 ft of treadle hose
- 14 ft of gum hose
- 1 gum hose plug
20 ft Safety Edge Kit (SKU: SE20-00-A)
- 1 interior/exterior air switch
- 1 ft of treadle hose
- 20 ft of gum hose
- 1 gum hose plug
- 1 two-wire 20 ft coil cord
Where to Use This Kit
This sensing edge kit is intended for commercial door operators only. It is commonly installed on sectional overhead doors and rolling steel doors in warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing plants, fire stations, auto shops, loading docks, and any commercial facility where overhead doors operate in areas with personnel or equipment traffic. If your facility has doors that open and close frequently while workers or vehicles are nearby, a safety edge is a practical way to add a layer of obstruction protection.
Installation and Replacement Parts
Each kit arrives pre-packaged and ready to install. The pressurized gum hose is inserted into the existing bottom weather seal of the door, and the air switch is mounted to the door panel per the included product manual. No special tools are required beyond standard hand tools for mounting the switch.
For existing installations that need repair, Barron Equipment also carries individual safety edge components — replacement gum hose, treadle hose, air switches, and plugs — so you can replace a single failed part without purchasing a full kit. Contact Barron’s product specialists for help identifying the correct replacement part for your system.