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FP 979-K70 Pizzato Rope safety switch without reset for simple stop
Pizzato FP979-K70 rope safety switch without reset featuring 2 NC contacts, IP67 protection and technopolymer housing for conveyor and industrial safety applications.
£21.24
Why Choose the Pizzato FP979-K70 Rope Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FP979-K70 is a robust rope-operated safety switch without reset, designed for simple stop functionality across industrial conveyor systems and long machinery. As part of the reliable Pizzato FP979 series, it provides fast and effective emergency stopping from any point along the rope.
Engineered for standard-duty safety applications, this switch allows machinery to resume operation once the triggering condition is cleared. Its longitudinal actuator design ensures consistent protection across extended machine installations, improving accessibility and response time in hazardous situations.
The FP979-K70 features a 2 NC slow-action contact configuration with positive opening contacts, ensuring dependable performance in safety circuits. Its glass-reinforced technopolymer housing and IP67 protection rating make it suitable for industrial environments exposed to dust, moisture and vibration.
Key Advantages
- Rope-operated safety switch for long-distance machine protection.
- No reset function enables quick restart after hazard clearance.
- 2 NC safety contacts for reliable circuit interruption.
- Positive opening contacts improve safety integrity.
- IP67 protection for harsh industrial environments.
- Compact and durable design for standard industrial use.
Key Features
- Pizzato FP979 rope safety switch series.
- Model: FP979-K70
- Function: Rope-operated simple stop (no reset).
- Contact configuration: 2 NC slow action.
- Positive opening safety contacts.
- Actuator: Rope pull with tension monitoring.
- Longitudinal head design for extended coverage.
- Designed for industrial safety systems.
Reliable Emergency Stop for Conveyor Systems
Rope safety switches like the FP979-K70 are essential for protecting long machinery such as conveyors and production lines. By enabling emergency stop activation from multiple points, they significantly reduce response time and improve operator safety.
The simple stop design without reset allows rapid system recovery once the hazard is cleared, making it ideal for applications where minimising downtime is important while maintaining effective safety coverage.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor belt systems and material handling lines.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Automated production lines.
- Logistics and distribution systems.
- Industrial plants requiring accessible emergency stop control.
- General machinery safety applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Rope-pull switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FP | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Rope pull switch | |
| Series | FP979 | |
| Product type | Rope safety switch without reset | |
| Contact configuration | 2 NC | |
| Contact type | Slow action with positive opening | |
| Electrical rating | up to 250 V AC / 6 A | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Glass-reinforced technopolymer | |
| Mechanical durability | approx. 1,000,000 operations | |
| Operating temperature | approx. minus 25 to plus 80 °C | |
| Actuating force | approx. 90 N | |
| Rope length capability | up to approx. 18 m (single side) | |
| Mounting type | Surface mounting | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FP979-K70 used for?
It is used as a rope-operated safety switch to stop machinery along long conveyor systems or industrial production lines.
Does this switch include a reset function?
No, this model operates without a reset function and allows restart once the stop condition is cleared.
What contact configuration does it have?
The switch features 2 normally closed (NC) contacts for safety circuits.
Is it suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, with an IP67 rating, it is designed for industrial environments exposed to dust and moisture.
How is the switch activated?
It is activated by pulling a rope installed along the machine, enabling emergency stop from multiple positions.
Trusted by Industrial Automation Engineers
Pizzato rope safety switches are widely trusted in industrial environments for delivering reliable emergency stop functionality and improving safety across conveyor and automation systems.
