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FD 1879-K21 Pizzato Rope safety switch without reset for simple stop
Pizzato FD1879-K21 rope-operated safety switch with 1 NO + 1 NC contacts, designed for emergency stop systems on conveyors and industrial machinery.
£18.17
Why Choose the Pizzato FD1879-K21 Rope Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FD1879-K21 is a heavy-duty rope-operated safety switch designed for emergency stop and safety monitoring along conveyors and large industrial machinery. Part of the proven Pizzato FD series, this device provides reliable shutdown functionality when a safety rope is pulled, ensuring rapid response in hazardous situations.
Engineered with a rugged metal housing and high mechanical durability, the FD1879-K21 is suitable for demanding industrial environments. Its longitudinal actuator design allows operation across extended distances, making it ideal for safeguarding long production lines and material handling systems.
With a 1 NO + 1 NC contact configuration and positive opening operation, this safety switch ensures dependable circuit interruption when activated. It is widely used in applications requiring robust and fail-safe emergency stop solutions.
Key Advantages
- Reliable rope pull emergency stop functionality for long machinery lines.
- Positive opening contacts for enhanced safety compliance.
- Durable metal housing suitable for harsh industrial environments.
- Long mechanical life with high switching reliability.
- Designed for conveyor and material handling safety systems.
- Simple installation with standard conduit entry.
Key Features
- Pizzato FD series rope safety switch.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contacts.
- Longitudinal rope actuator without reset for simple stop.
- Positive opening operation for safety circuits.
- IP67 protection rating for dust and water resistance.
- PG13.5 threaded conduit entry for secure wiring.
- Operating temperature range approx. -25°C to +80°C.
- Mechanical durability up to 1 million operations.
Effective Emergency Stop Along Conveyor Systems
Rope-operated safety switches like the FD1879-K21 provide continuous protection along extended machinery such as conveyors. When the rope is pulled at any point, the switch activates and immediately interrupts the control circuit, stopping the machine to prevent injury or damage.
This makes them essential in applications where operators must have rapid access to emergency stop functionality over large areas. Pizzato devices are widely recognised for their precision engineering and compliance with industrial safety standards.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor belt emergency stop systems.
- Material handling and logistics systems.
- Packaging and production lines.
- Bulk handling equipment in mining and aggregates.
- Automated industrial machinery requiring extended safety coverage.
- OEM machine safety integration.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Rope-pull switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato FD | |
| Current | 6 A | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Rope pull switch | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Series | FD Series | |
| Product type | Rope safety switch | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Contact type | Slow action, positive opening | |
| Rated voltage | up to 250 V AC | |
| Rated current | up to 6 A | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Metal | |
| Conduit entry | PG13.5 | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C | |
| Mechanical life | approx. 1,000,000 cycles | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FD1879-K21 used for?
This is a rope-operated safety switch used to stop machinery when a safety rope is pulled along conveyors or large machines.
Does this switch include positive opening contacts?
Yes, it features positive opening contacts to ensure reliable disconnection in safety circuits.
What environments is it suitable for?
The switch has an IP67 rating and metal housing, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.
What contact configuration does it have?
It includes 1 normally open (NO) and 1 normally closed (NC) contact.
Is this suitable for long conveyor systems?
Yes, rope safety switches are specifically designed for long conveyor lines and extended machinery where emergency stop access is required along the full length.
Trusted by Industrial Safety Engineers
Pizzato rope safety switches are widely used across industrial sectors to deliver dependable emergency stop functionality, ensuring safe operation of conveyors and large-scale machinery.
