GKLE44L7A4 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The GKLE44L7A4 is an interlock safety switch manufactured by Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions. This component is classified as obsolete and is no longer in active production. The product carries RoHS Compliant certification and features unlimited moisture sensitivity level (MSL 1).

Due to its obsolete status, identifying functionally equivalent substitute components is essential for system maintenance, repair, and new design implementations where interlock safety switching functionality is required.

Substiute Parts

GKLE44L7A4

Honeywell Sensing and Productivity SolutionsIn Stock: 1084GKLE44L7A4 Datasheet

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SG-B1-MA-G5

Panasonic Industrial Automation SalesIn Stock: 1049SG-B1-MA-G5 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The substitute part SG-B1-MA-G5 is identified as a functionally equivalent alternative based on the following substitution criteria:

Functional Classification: Both components serve interlock switching applications within safety-critical systems.

Compliance Alignment: The substitute part maintains RoHS compliance (ROHS3 Compliant) and carries the same unlimited moisture sensitivity level (MSL 1), ensuring environmental and regulatory compatibility.

Certification Standards: The SG-B1-MA-G5 holds multiple approval agencies (CE, cULus, TUV), providing international standards recognition suitable for applications requiring the original GKLE44L7A4.

Availability Status: While the original part is obsolete, the substitute is classified as Active, ensuring continued supply chain access and technical support.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For Obsolete Component Replacement: The SG-B1-MA-G5 serves as the designated substitute for GKLE44L7A4 applications. Both components maintain identical moisture sensitivity classification and RoHS compliance status, ensuring regulatory continuity.

Certification Considerations: The substitute part carries CE, cULus, and TUV certifications, meeting international safety standards applicable to interlock switching systems. These certifications align with the compliance requirements of the original component.

Supply Chain Continuity: Given the obsolete status of GKLE44L7A4, the active product status of SG-B1-MA-G5 ensures long-term availability and ongoing manufacturer support for technical documentation and procurement.

Inventory Availability: Both components are currently available in bulk packaging with substantial stock levels, supporting immediate procurement requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Why is the GKLE44L7A4 classified as obsolete?

A: The GKLE44L7A4 has reached end-of-life status with the manufacturer. Honeywell Sensing and Productivity Solutions no longer manufactures this component. The SG-B1-MA-G5 represents the current-generation equivalent for interlock safety switching applications.

Q: Are the GKLE44L7A4 and SG-B1-MA-G5 directly interchangeable?

A: Both components function within the interlock safety switch category and maintain identical moisture sensitivity levels and RoHS compliance status. Mechanical and electrical compatibility must be verified against specific application requirements, including mounting configuration, termination style, and circuit topology.

Q: What certifications does the substitute part carry?

A: The SG-B1-MA-G5 holds CE, cULus, and TUV certifications, providing compliance with European, North American, and international safety standards for interlock switching applications.

Q: Is the substitute part available in the same packaging format?

A: Both the original and substitute components are supplied in bulk packaging, supporting standard procurement and assembly workflows.

Q: What is the moisture sensitivity level for both components?

A: Both GKLE44L7A4 and SG-B1-MA-G5 are classified as MSL 1 (Unlimited), indicating no moisture sensitivity restrictions during storage or handling.