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News Release from: Idec Electronics | Subject: Unibody
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 18 September 2001
The ultimate in E-stop reliability
Idec Electronics says its Unibody series is the ultimate in safe and reliable 22.5mm emergency stop switches, and cannot be incorrectly installed or damaged
Correct installation of E-Stops is essential to ensure that the normally closed contact will actually open and activate the emergency stop process Incorrectly installed or damaged E-Stops may prevent this action happening
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Oct 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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This is an impossible situation with the Unibody as it features built in contacts, rear (anti-tamper) fixing, and a non-removable button to ensure the ultimate in positive and reliable emergency stop activation.
The one-piece design with built in non-removable contacts eliminates all the problems associated separate contact blocks.
It also removes the need for gimmicky monitoring contact blocks.
The Unibody series are available in several contact configurations as well as lamp or LED illuminated versions.
As with all of the E-Stops manufactured by IDEC the Unibody series conform to the European Machinery Directive EN418 (Anti tease) and EN60847-5-1 (positive action).
They are IP65 rated from the front of the panel and have IP20 fingersafe terminals.
IDEC manufactures E-Stops from 16mm through to 30mm with button sizes from 25mm through to 60mm.
With various actions including push - turn reset, push - pull and push - key reset.
Also available is an E-Stop shroud, which prevents accidental operation of E-Stop switches, ideal for production lines where a person walking by could accidentally brush past and activate an emergency stop.
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