Why Choose the Pizzato FD3478-K21 Rope Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FD3478-K21 is a robust rope-operated safety switch with reset function, designed for emergency stop applications across industrial machinery and conveyor systems. As part of the reliable Pizzato FD safety series, it provides dependable shutdown capability across long machine spans, improving operator safety and reducing risk.
Constructed with a durable metal housing and precision-engineered switching components, the FD3478-K21 ensures long mechanical life and consistent performance. Its integrated manual reset mechanism prevents automatic restart after activation, ensuring controlled and safe system recovery.
This model features a 2 normally closed (NC) slow-action contact configuration with positive opening, ideal for fail-safe safety circuits. It includes a PG threaded conduit entry with pre-installed cable gland for 6–12 mm cables. With an IP67 protection rating, it is designed for reliable operation in harsh industrial environments.
Key Advantages
- Designed for emergency stop safety applications across long machinery lines.
- 2 NC contacts provide reliable fail-safe operation.
- Integrated manual reset function prevents unintended restart.
- Pre-installed cable gland (6–12 mm) for quick installation.
- IP67 protection rating for resistance to dust and water ingress.
- Reliable rope actuation enables rapid emergency response.
Key Features
- Pizzato FD series rope safety switch.
- Emergency stop with manual reset.
- 2 NC slow-action contact block (B34).
- Positive opening contacts for safety compliance.
- Metal housing with industrial durability.
- PG conduit entry with cable gland.
- Longitudinal rope actuation head for extended machine coverage.
Reliable Emergency Stop Protection
Rope safety switches such as the Pizzato FD3478-K21 provide a dependable method for stopping machinery quickly in emergency situations. A tensioned rope allows operators to activate the stop function from multiple positions along the machine, ensuring rapid intervention when hazards arise.
The integrated reset mechanism ensures that the system must be manually reactivated after a stop event, preventing accidental restarts and supporting compliance with industrial safety standards such as EN ISO 13850.
Typical Applications
- Conveyor systems and material handling lines.
- Industrial production and packaging machinery.
- Emergency stop systems on long machinery installations.
- Bulk handling and processing plants.
- Safety circuits requiring dual NC contact redundancy.
- OEM machinery and industrial automation systems.
