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FC 3379-M2 Pizzato Rope safety switch without reset for simple stop
Pizzato FC3478-M2 rope safety switch with reset for emergency stop applications in industrial machinery, conveyors, and production systems with IP67 protection and 2NC contacts.
£18.45
Why Choose the Pizzato FC3478-M2 Rope Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FC3478-M2 is a heavy-duty rope-operated safety switch with reset function designed for emergency stop applications on conveyors, production lines, and industrial machinery. As part of the Pizzato FC series, it provides full-length emergency stop capability from any point along a tensioned safety rope, ensuring fast and reliable machine shutdown.
Built for harsh industrial environments, the FC3478-M2 features a robust metal housing and an IP67 protection rating, offering dependable operation in dust, moisture, and vibration-prone conditions. It is widely used in industrial safety systems where continuous rope pull emergency stop coverage is required across long machine sections.
This model includes a manual reset function after activation or rope break, ensuring the system cannot restart until the safety condition has been deliberately cleared. This improves operator protection and compliance with modern machine safety standards such as EN ISO 13850.
Key Advantages
- Reliable rope pull emergency stop safety switch for industrial machinery.
- Full-length emergency stop activation from any point along the rope.
- Manual reset prevents unintended restart after activation or fault.
- Heavy-duty metal housing for industrial durability.
- IP67 protection for dust and water resistance.
- Ideal for conveyor systems and large-scale industrial installations.
Key Features
- Pizzato FC safety switch series.
- Rope pull emergency stop mechanism with reset function.
- Contact configuration: 2NC (slow action, B34).
- Positive opening safety contacts.
- IP67 protection rating according to EN 60529.
- Metal housing with M20 x 1.5 cable entry.
- Manual reset after activation or rope break.
Reliable Rope Emergency Stop Protection
The FC3478-M2 operates by maintaining tension in a safety rope installed along machinery or conveyor systems. If the rope is pulled or breaks, the internal mechanism immediately opens the safety contacts and triggers an emergency stop condition.
After activation, the switch remains latched until manually reset, ensuring that machinery cannot restart until the fault condition has been safely cleared.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor belt systems.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Material handling systems.
- Large industrial production lines.
- Warehouse automation systems.
- Perimeter safety protection systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Connection | Cable entry M20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato FC | |
| Device Type | Rope-pull switch | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Rope pull switch | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Product type | Rope safety switch (emergency stop) | |
| Series | FC | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC slow action (B34) | |
| Protection rating | IP67 (EN 60529) | |
| Housing material | Metal | |
| Cable entry | M20 x 1.5 threaded entry | |
| Reset type | Manual reset after activation | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C | |
| Compliance | EN ISO 13850 | |
| Application | Rope-based emergency stop systems | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FC3478-M2 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.
What is the difference between FC3478 and FC3478-M2?
The FC3478-M2 includes a manual reset function, while the standard FC3478 may differ in configuration depending on version.
Does it require manual reset?
Yes, the FC3478-M2 requires a manual reset after activation or rope break before the machine can be restarted.
What protection rating does it have?
It is rated IP67, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments with dust and water exposure.
Where is it installed?
It is installed along conveyors, production lines, and large machines requiring continuous emergency stop coverage.
Trusted Industrial Safety Solution Worldwide
Pizzato FC rope safety switches are widely used in industrial automation for their reliability, rugged construction, and ability to provide full-length emergency stop protection for large machinery systems.
