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VF AF-CA5 Pizzato Pulley
Pizzato Elettrica VF AF-CA5 is a support pulley for compatible FC, FD, FL and FP series rope-operated safety switch systems, designed to support and guide the safety rope on industrial machinery and conveyor installations.
£11.39
Why Choose the Pizzato VF AF-CA5 Pulley?
The Pizzato Elettrica VF AF-CA5, also referenced as VFAF-CA5, is a support pulley for rope-operated safety switch systems. Designed as an accessory for Pizzato FC, FD, FL and FP series installations, it supports and guides the safety rope to help maintain the correct routing and operating geometry along machinery and conveyor systems.
The VF AF-CA5 is particularly useful on longer rope-operated emergency-stop installations where the weight and span of the rope require intermediate support. Pizzato specifies the use of VF AF-CA5 or VF AF-CA10 pulleys on appropriate longer installations, helping to support the rope and maintain dependable transmission of pulling force to the safety switch.
Designed specifically for Pizzato rope-operated safety systems, the VF AF-CA5 provides a straightforward way to support safety rope along machinery while allowing it to move freely during operation. It can be combined with Pizzato safety switches, coated safety rope, tensioners, springs and other VF accessories to create a correctly configured rope-pull emergency-stop system.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed support pulley for rope-operated safety switch systems.
- Helps support the weight of the safety rope on longer installations.
- Guides the rope while allowing the movement required to operate the safety switch.
- Compatible with Pizzato FC, FD, FL and FP series rope-operated safety systems.
- Useful for conveyor lines, machinery and other applications requiring accessible rope-pull emergency stopping.
- Supports correct rope routing and helps prevent excessive unsupported rope spans.
- Designed to integrate with Pizzato VF series rope, tensioning and mounting accessories.
- Genuine Pizzato Elettrica accessory for compatible safety switch installations.
Key Features
- Pizzato Elettrica VF AF-CA5 support pulley.
- Also referenced by the compact product code VFAF-CA5.
- Accessory type: rope support pulley.
- Suitable for rope-operated emergency-stop and safety switch systems.
- Designed to support and guide the safety rope.
- Compatible with FC / FD / FL / FP series applications.
- Can be used as an intermediate support point on longer rope runs.
- Designed for use with Pizzato safety rope and associated VF installation accessories.
- Manufacturer EAN: 8018851101786.
- Manufacturer 2D and 3D CAD files are available for installation planning.
Reliable Rope Support for Safety Switch Installations
Rope-operated safety switches allow personnel to initiate an emergency stop from different positions along a machine or conveyor by pulling a tensioned safety rope. On longer installations, the rope must be adequately supported so that its weight and movement do not adversely affect the operation of the safety system. The Pizzato VF AF-CA5 provides an intermediate pulley point that supports the rope while permitting the movement necessary to actuate the connected safety switch.
Pizzato installation guidance specifies VF AF-CA5 or VF AF-CA10 pulleys where support is required on longer rope spans. For compatible switches with longitudinal heads, the distance between pulleys, or between a pulley and the switch, should not exceed 3 m; for specified transverse-head configurations, this distance should not exceed 5 m. Final installation and spacing should always follow the instructions for the particular Pizzato safety switch and rope configuration being used.
Typical Applications
- Rope-pull emergency-stop systems.
- Conveyor safety installations.
- Long machinery production lines.
- Material-handling equipment.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Industrial assembly lines.
- Intermediate support of safety ropes on extended runs.
- Pizzato FC, FD, FL and FP series rope-operated safety switch installations.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Rope-pull accessory | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Manufacturer part number | VF AF-CA5 | |
| Alternative reference | VFAF-CA5 | |
| Product type | Pulley | |
| Accessory type | Safety rope support pulley | |
| Application | Rope-operated safety switch systems | |
| Compatible series | FC / FD / FL / FP | |
| Function | Supporting and guiding safety rope | |
| Installation position | Intermediate rope support / guide point | |
| EAN | 8018851101786 | |
| HS Code | 85389099 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato VF AF-CA5 used for?
The VF AF-CA5 is a support pulley for rope-operated safety switch systems. It supports and guides the safety rope, particularly on longer installations where intermediate support is required.
Is VFAF-CA5 the same as VF AF-CA5?
Yes. VF AF-CA5 is the Pizzato manufacturer part number, while VFAF-CA5 is commonly used as a compact reference for the same pulley accessory.
Which Pizzato safety switch series can the VF AF-CA5 be used with?
The VF AF-CA5 is designed as an accessory for compatible Pizzato rope-operated safety switch systems, including applications using the FC, FD, FL and FP series.
Why are pulleys required in a rope-operated safety system?
Pulleys provide intermediate support and guidance for the safety rope. On longer installations they help support the rope's weight and maintain the routing required for reliable operation of the connected rope-operated safety switch.
How far apart should Pizzato VF AF-CA5 pulleys be installed?
Spacing depends on the safety switch configuration. Pizzato guidance states that for specified longitudinal-head installations the distance between pulleys, or between a pulley and the switch, should not exceed 3 m. For specified transverse-head configurations, the corresponding maximum distance is 5 m. The installation instructions for the particular safety switch should always be followed.
Trusted Safety Accessories from Pizzato Elettrica
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