Emerson Appleton Conveyor Control Switch, AFU and AFUX
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Appleton™ AFU and AFUX Conveyor Control Switches

Brand: Appleton
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Appleton™ AFU and AFUX conveyor control switches provide normal and emergency shut off for motor driven conveyors, cranes, unloaders, bulk handling systems and other machinery. Models are available with a pull cord or with left-hand, right-hand or double-end levers. The AFU Series provides a NEMA 4X rated enclosure, while the AFUX Series is rated for use in Class I and Class II hazardous environments where flammable vapors or highly combustible dusts are present.
Features
  • AFU and AFUX conveyor control switches are available as pull cord type, left or right hand, single or double end.

  • Ideal for use in steel mills, mining ore and coal handling operations, automotive and other assembly lines, warehouses, loading docks and other industrial processes.

  • Can be used where alarm or computer interface capabilities are needed.

  • Rugged torsion spring for positive actuation of flag arm.

  • Stainless steel bushing may be easily reversed to increase or decrease actuation force, 6.8 or 11.3 kgs (15 or 25 lbs).

  • Maximum distance between switches should not exceed 61 meters (200 feet).

  • Two 1" conduit openings (top and bottom).

    • Specifications

    Brand

    AFu Series NEC Certifications & Compliances

    • NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 12

    AFUX Series NEC Certifications & Compliances

    • Class I, Division 1 & 2, Groups C, D, Class II, Division 1 & 2, Groups E, F, G, Class III, NEMA 7CD, 9EFG

    Options

    • Epoxy Powder Coated Switches. Red Warning Light for use in Dimly Lit Applications (uses Top Conduit Opening). See Catalog Pages for Details

    Single Pole / Double Throw Switch

    • Rated 20 Amp, 125, 250, 480 Vac, 10 Amp 125 Vac "L" Tungsten Lamp Load, 1 hp 125 Vac, 2 hp 250 Vac, 0.5 Amp 125 Vdc, 0.25 Amp 250 Vdc

    Standard Materials & Finishes

    • Cast Aluminum Housing with Peened Finish. Steel Flag Arm with Red Epoxy Paint. Stainless Steel Actuator Shaft, Retaining Ring, Clevis Loop & Torsion Springs

    Switch Temperature Range

    • -40° to +66° C (-40° to +151° F)

    Two Circuit Double Break Switch

    • Rated 15 Amp, 120, 240, 480, 600 Vac, 0.5 hp 120 Vac, 1 hp 240 Vac, 0.8 Amp 115 Vdc, 0.4 Amp 230 Vdc

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