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FC 3378 Pizzato Rope safety switch with reset for emergency stop
Pizzato FC3378 rope safety switch for emergency stop applications in industrial machinery, conveyors, and production systems with IP67 protection and manual reset.
£21.11
Why Choose the Pizzato FC3378 Rope Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FC3378 is a robust rope-operated safety switch designed for emergency stop applications on conveyors, production lines, and industrial machinery. As part of the Pizzato FC safety switch series, it provides reliable emergency stopping capability from any point along a tensioned safety rope, improving operator protection across large machines.
Engineered for demanding industrial environments, the FC3378 is built with a durable metal housing and is rated for high mechanical endurance and reliable safety performance. It is commonly used in systems where traditional emergency stop buttons are not practical, offering continuous access to emergency shutdown along the length of machinery.
The FC3378 features a latching mechanism that keeps the safety circuit open after activation or cable breakage, ensuring that the machine cannot restart until a manual reset is performed. This guarantees compliance with modern machine safety requirements and prevents unintended restart after an emergency event.
Key Advantages
- Reliable rope-operated emergency stop safety switch.
- Allows emergency stop activation from any point along the cable.
- Mechanical latching prevents automatic restart after activation.
- Strong industrial metal housing for harsh environments.
- High protection rating for industrial safety applications.
- Ideal for long conveyor and perimeter machine protection.
Key Features
- Pizzato FC safety switch series.
- Rope pull emergency stop activation.
- Contact configuration: 1NO + 1NC (slow action).
- Positive opening safety contacts.
- IP67 protection rating for dust and water resistance.
- Manual reset after activation.
- Metal enclosure for industrial durability.
Reliable Emergency Stop Protection
The FC3378 works by monitoring tension in a connected safety rope installed along machinery or conveyor systems. When the rope is pulled or breaks, the switch immediately opens the safety contacts and triggers an emergency stop condition.
This ensures that operators can stop machinery instantly from any accessible point, significantly improving safety coverage compared to traditional push-button emergency stops.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor belt systems.
- Packaging and processing lines.
- Material handling equipment.
- Large industrial machines.
- Perimeter safety protection systems.
- Warehouse automation systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Rope-pull switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato FC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Rope pull switch | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Product type | Rope safety switch (emergency stop) | |
| Series | FC | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 1NC (slow action) | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Metal | |
| Reset type | Manual reset after activation | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C | |
| Compliance | EN ISO 13850 safety standards | |
| Application | Emergency stop via tensioned rope system | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FC3378 used for?
It is used for emergency stop protection in industrial machinery using a tensioned rope system that can be activated from any point along its length.
Does it require manual reset?
Yes, the FC3378 requires a manual reset after activation to ensure safe restart of the machine.
What protection rating does it have?
The FC3378 is rated IP67, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments with dust and water exposure.
Where is it typically installed?
It is installed along conveyor systems, production lines, and large machines where extended emergency stop coverage is required.
What happens when the rope breaks?
If the rope breaks or loses tension, the safety contacts open and trigger an immediate emergency stop condition.
Trusted Industrial Safety Solution Worldwide
Pizzato safety switches are widely used in industrial automation for their reliability, robust construction, and ability to provide full-length emergency stop coverage for machinery and conveyor systems.
