VF AF-ME78 Pizzato Safety spring

VF AF-ME78 Pizzato Safety spring

Pizzato VFAF-ME78 is a rope tension spring with lug used in FC/FD/FL/FP series emergency stop rope systems for industrial machine safety.

SKU: VFAF-ME78Alt SKU: VFAFME78MPN: VF AF-ME78
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Why Choose the Pizzato VFAF-ME78 Rope Tension Spring?

The Pizzato VFAF-ME78 is a rope tension spring accessory designed for industrial emergency stop rope systems used with safety switches. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, it provides controlled tensioning of safety ropes to ensure reliable activation of rope-operated emergency stop switches along conveyor lines and large machinery installations.

This component is part of the Pizzato FC/FD/FL/FP rope safety switch accessory range and is used to maintain correct mechanical tension in long-distance safety rope systems. It plays a critical role in ensuring that the rope system remains responsive to pull, slack, or break conditions, supporting overall machine safety integrity.

The VFAF-ME78 spring with lug is designed for secure rope attachment and consistent tension compensation. It helps absorb mechanical variation caused by temperature changes, vibration, or installation length, ensuring stable and reliable emergency stop performance in industrial environments. {index=1}

Key Advantages

  • Ensures stable rope tension in emergency stop systems.
  • Improves reliability of long conveyor safety circuits.
  • Compensates for vibration and mechanical slack.
  • Compatible with Pizzato FC/FD/FL/FP rope switch systems.
  • Simple mechanical installation with lug connection.

Key Features

  • Pizzato VFAF-ME78 rope tension spring.
  • Spring with lug for rope tightening.
  • Designed for rope-operated safety switch systems.
  • Compatible with FC/FD/FL/FP series switches.
  • Industrial-grade steel spring construction.
  • Used in emergency stop perimeter systems.

Typical Applications

  • Conveyor belt emergency stop systems
  • Industrial machine safety rope circuits
  • Packaging and logistics lines
  • Large-scale production machinery
  • Perimeter safety systems
  • Material handling installations

Technical Specifications

Product type Rope tension spring accessory
Series FC/FD/FL/FP safety switch accessories
Application Emergency stop rope systems, machine safety circuits
Function Rope tensioning and compensation
Material Industrial steel spring
Weight ~40 g
Mounting Lug-based mechanical connection
HS Code 85389099

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pizzato VFAF-ME78 used for?

It is used to maintain correct tension in rope-operated emergency stop systems for industrial safety switches.

Is VFAF-ME78 a safety switch?

No, it is an accessory component used to support rope tension in safety switch systems.

Why is rope tension important?

Proper tension ensures the emergency stop system responds immediately when the rope is pulled or loosened.

Which systems is it compatible with?

It is designed for use with Pizzato FC, FD, FL, and FP series rope-operated safety switches.

Trusted in Industrial Safety Systems Worldwide

Pizzato rope safety accessories are widely used in industrial automation to ensure reliable emergency stop functionality across long conveyor and perimeter safety installations.

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