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VF AF-ME80 Pizzato Safety spring
Pizzato VFAF-ME80 is a rope safety switch spring with lug used for transverse head emergency stop rope systems in industrial machinery.
£10.34
Why Choose the Pizzato VFAF-ME80 Safety Spring?
The Pizzato VFAF-ME80 is a rope safety switch accessory (safety spring with lug) designed for industrial emergency stop rope systems. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, it is used to maintain correct tension in safety rope installations, ensuring reliable activation of rope-operated emergency stop switches across conveyor lines and large machinery.
This component belongs to the FC/FD/FL/FP rope safety switch accessory range and is specifically designed for transverse head configurations in rope pull safety systems. It plays a key role in maintaining consistent rope tension, compensating for mechanical variations caused by vibration, temperature changes, or long installation distances.
The VFAF-ME80 spring assembly helps ensure that emergency stop systems respond immediately when the rope is pulled or loosened. Its robust steel construction and integrated lug design make it suitable for demanding industrial environments such as logistics systems, conveyor belts, and automated production lines. {index=1}
Key Advantages
- Maintains stable rope tension in emergency stop systems.
- Improves reliability of long conveyor safety circuits.
- Compensates for vibration, slack, and installation variation.
- Compatible with Pizzato FC/FD/FL/FP rope switch systems.
- Durable steel construction for industrial environments.
Key Features
- Pizzato VFAF-ME80 safety spring accessory.
- Spring with lug for rope tightening.
- Designed for transverse head rope switch installations.
- Compatible with FC/FD/FL/FP series safety switches.
- Industrial-grade steel spring construction.
- Used in emergency stop rope perimeter systems.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor belt emergency stop systems
- Industrial machine safety rope circuits
- Packaging and logistics systems
- Material handling installations
- Large-scale production machinery
- Perimeter safety systems
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Rope-pull accessory | |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Rope safety switch accessory (tension spring) | |
| Series | FC/FD/FL/FP accessories | |
| Application | Emergency stop rope systems, machine safety circuits | |
| Function | Rope tensioning and compensation | |
| Material | Industrial steel spring | |
| Weight | ~60 g | |
| Mounting | Lug-based mechanical connection | |
| Design note | For transverse head applications | |
| HS Code | 85389099 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato VFAF-ME80 used for?
It is used to maintain correct tension in rope-operated emergency stop systems for industrial safety switches.
Is VFAF-ME80 a complete safety switch?
No, it is an accessory component used to support rope tension in safety switch systems.
What is the difference between ME78 and ME80?
ME80 is typically used for transverse head configurations, while ME78 is used for longitudinal head setups in rope safety systems.
Why is rope tension important?
Correct tension ensures immediate and reliable activation of the emergency stop system when the rope is pulled or loosened.
Trusted in Industrial Safety Systems Worldwide
Pizzato rope safety accessories are widely used in industrial automation to ensure reliable emergency stop functionality across long conveyor and perimeter safety installations.
