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News Release from: EAO | Subject: Trigger-action emergency stop switches
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 31 July 2001
Foolproof, trigger-action emergency stop
switches
EAO now offers a selection of trigger-action emergency stop switches as part of its successful 04 Series and 61 Series of panel mounting switches.
EAO now offers a selection of trigger-action emergency stop switches as part of its successful 04 Series and 61 Series of panel mounting switches These switches have been designed in accordance with EN 60947-5-1 and feature a foolproof actuation method to EN418
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 8 Mar 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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New Series 71 Snap-Action Switches from EAO
Switch manufacturer, EAO Ltd has inttroduced the latest in easy-installation pushbutton technology with its new range of Series 71 snap-action switches.
The mechanism prevents the switch contacts being operated without fully actuating the mushroom head.
Available in both twist-to-release and key-to-release options, both series of emergency stop switches conform to the latest approvals and machinery directives and are environmentally protected to IP65.
The Series 04 is a 22.5mm mounted switch with a 37mm diameter actuator.
It incorporates a bayonet fixing with two mounting screws for reliable installation.
The Series 61is the 16mm mounted, 27mm diameter actuator version.
This is installed using a threaded shaft and lock nut.
In both versions, the snap-on electrical contacts are vibration resistant and can be supplied with screw or plug-in terminals.
EAO offers a bespoke service and a series of options are available to meet specific customer requirements.
Both series of emergency switches can be fitted into enclosures, supplied with text labels and, to prevent accidental operation, a unique range of aluminium protection shrouds can also be specified. Request a free brochure from EAO ...
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