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Crouse-Hinds series AFU and AFUX explosionproof conveyor belt control switches provide an emergency or normal "STOP" switch for conveyor lines, cranes, unloaders and bulk handling systems. They are used in the control circuit of magnetic motor starters to shut down motor-driven conveyors or other machinery when switch is actuated. Common applications include steel mills, mining, ore and coal handling operations, automotive and assembly lines, warehouses and loading docks.
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BrandCrouse-Hinds
Actuator TypePlunger
Amperage Rating15 A
Contact Form2NO-2NC
Dimensions9.5 in W x 5.68 in H
Enclosure TypeNEMA 3/4/9/9E/9F/9G/IP66
Manufacturer NameEaton
MaterialFeraloy® Iron Alloy
Mounting TypeLug
SeriesAFU
TypeExplosionproof Single End Left Safety Snap action
Voltage Rating600 VAC
Industrial Facility and Factories, Power Distribution and Controls, Steel Mills, Mining and Ore and Coal Handling Operations, Automotive and Other Assembly Lines, Warehouses, Loading Docks and Various Process Industry
- As emergency or normal STOP switch for conveyor lines, cranes, unloaders, bulk handling systems and similar equipment
- 25 lb total operating force
- In the control circuit of magnetic motor starters to shut down motor driven conveyors or other machinery when switch is actuated
- Precision switches provide maintained contact switches have a snap action mechanism
- Multiple conduit hubs cast mounting lugs on 1-1/2 in centers permit attachment to the web of a standard 3 in angle iron
- In installation, the actuating line or cable is connected from a fixed point to the loop on the end unit
- A pull on the line of the required operating force and with a total movement of 1/2 in actuates the plunger
- Returning the indicating arm to its normal position resets the mechanism
- Depending on the size and length of line, supports at properly spaced intervals may be necessary to ensure that the line or cable weight alone will not actuate switch
- Explosionproof, dust ignitionproof and raintight
- Stainless steel plunger
- Bronze loop
- Steel indicating arm
- Electro-galvanized/aluminum acrylic painted
- 15 lb maximum weight of unsupported line or cable without actuating switch
CSA C22.2 Class II C, D, E, F, G, Class III|UL 698