Description
Crouse-Hinds Conveyor Belt Alignment Switch, Double End Explosionproof Replacement, Series: AFA, 600 V AC, 15 A, 2NO Contact Configuration, Snap, Plunger Actuator, NEMA 3/4/IP66 Enclosure, Surface Mounting, Feraloy Iron Alloy, 5.68 in H x 11.84 in W Dimensions
Features:
- Finished with precision switches that provide normally open and normally closed contacts
- Housing consists of a center section which can be mounted either vertically or horizontally and a switch housing with an attached switch operating arm
- Enclosure has three 1 in conduit hubs, cast mounting lugs on 1-1/2 in center permit attachment to the web of a standard 3 in angle iron
- Operating arm has 3-1/2 in long stainless steel protective roller, approximately 3/4 in lateral movement of operating arm actuates switch
- Spring loaded operating arm will automatically return switch to normal position when belt interference is removed
- A severe conveyor belt run-off can rotate the operating arm counter clockwise up to 85 deg without damage to the switch mechanism
- Installation of AFA or AFAX unit on either side of a conveyor belt allows approximately 1 in or a pre-determined allowable belt misalignment before switch is actuated
- A typical installation would include a pair of AFA or AFAX units at each end of the conveyor belt where belt returns
- Corro-free™ epoxy powder coat for coating outside only
Applications:
Used in steel mills, mining, ore and coal handling operations, automotive and assembly lines, warehouses, loading docks and grain loading and handling
Standards/Approval:
- NEC/CEC Class II, Division 1, Group E, F, G, Class II, Division 2, Group F, G, Class III
- NEMA 9EFG
- UL 698
- CSA C22.2 No. 25
