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FC 3478 Pizzato Rope safety switch with reset for emergency stop
Pizzato FC3478 rope safety switch with reset for emergency stop applications in industrial machinery, conveyors, and production systems with IP67 protection and 2NC contacts.
£21.83
Why Choose the Pizzato FC3478 Rope Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FC3478 is a heavy-duty rope-operated safety switch with reset function designed for emergency stop applications on conveyors, production lines, and large industrial machinery. As part of the Pizzato FC series, it enables emergency stop activation from any point along a tensioned safety rope, ensuring full-length machine protection.
Engineered for demanding industrial environments, the FC3478 features a robust metal housing and IP67 protection rating, providing reliable operation in dusty, wet, and vibration-intensive conditions. It is widely used where traditional emergency stop buttons are insufficient, offering continuous safety coverage across long machinery installations.
This model includes a manual reset mechanism after activation or rope break, ensuring the machine cannot restart until the safety condition has been intentionally cleared. This improves operational safety 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 on the rope.
- Manual reset prevents automatic restart after activation or fault.
- Heavy-duty metal housing for harsh industrial environments.
- IP67 protection for dust and water resistance.
- Ideal for conveyor systems and large-scale installations.
Key Features
- Pizzato FC safety switch series.
- Rope pull emergency stop mechanism.
- Contact configuration: 2NC slow action (B34).
- Positive opening safety contacts.
- IP67 protection rating.
- Metal housing with PG11 cable entry.
- Manual reset after rope activation or break.
Reliable Rope Emergency Stop Protection
The FC3478 operates by maintaining tension in a safety rope installed along machinery or conveyor systems. When 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 in the safe state until it is manually reset, ensuring that machines cannot restart unintentionally after an emergency event.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor belt systems.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Material handling systems.
- Large industrial production lines.
- Warehouse automation systems.
- Perimeter machine safety protection.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Rope-pull switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato FC | |
| 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 | PG11 threaded entry | |
| Reset type | Manual reset after activation | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C | |
| Standards | EN ISO 13850 compliant | |
| Application | Rope-based emergency stop systems | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FC3478 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 FC3378?
The FC3478 typically features a different contact configuration (2NC) compared to FC3378 (1NO + 1NC), while both provide rope-based emergency stop functionality.
Does it require manual reset?
Yes, the FC3478 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 coverage for large machinery systems.
