Product category:
Safety relays, interlocks, control systems, electrical components
News Release from: EAO | Subject: 'Emergency Stop' products
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 20 April 2005
Products cover 'Emergency Stop'
requirements
A complete range of 'Emergency Stop' products that combine optimal functionality with usability throughout assembly, mounting and operation have a range of options to cover every equipment size.
EAO, the expert for Human Machine Interfaces delivers the complete 'Emergency Stop' solution, combining optimal functionality with usability throughout assembly, mounting and operation EAO's emergency stop ranges are available with a range of options, whatever the size of machine or equipment
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Feb 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Options include: * LED illumination.
* Twist to unlock or key to unlock.
* Protective shrouds.
* Emergency-Stop switch box enclosures.
* Labels.
* Protection of up to IP65 against dirt and water ingress.
In an emergency, a simple push of an EAO emergency stop actuator, instantly releases normally closed contacts, thus immediately terminating power.
EAO Emergency Stop switches are re-activated either by hand twisting the actuator, or when additional security is required, by unlocking the actuator with a key.
EAO emergency stop switches satisfy international standards including the Euro-Community EN 418 directive that demands a 'foolproof' switch operation.
For large machinery applications EAO offers the heavy duty 37/40mm diameter for 22.5mm mounting Series 04/44 emergency stop switch.
For space restricted applications such as compact test equipment, EAO offers the modern 27mm diameter for 16mm diameter mounting Series 61 emergency stop switch.
If poor lighting conditions are an issue, EAO also offers a compact, side illuminated, 'foolproof' mono-block design Series 84 Emergency stop switch which also benefits from low back panel depth. Request a free brochure from EAO ...
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