Cut Sheet

AFUX Series
Class I, Division 1 and 2, Groups C, D
Class II, Division 1 and 2, Groups E, F, G
Class III
NEMA 7CD, 9EFG
AFU Series
NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 12
Applications
• Emergency stop or normal stop switch for:
— Conveyor lines
— Cranes
— Unloaders
— Bulk handling systems
• Where alarm or computer interface capabilities are needed.
• Used in the control circuit of magnetic motor starters to shut
down motor driven conveyors or other machinery.
• For use in:
— Steel mills
— Mining ore and coal handling operations
— Automotive and other assembly lines
— Warehouses
— Loading docks
— Other industrial processes
• AFUX Series is used in Class I and II areas where ammable
vapors or highly combustible dusts are present.
• AFU Series has a gasketed cover rated for NEMA 3, 3R, 4, 4X.
Features
• Rugged torsion spring for positive actuation of ag arm.
• Stainless steel bushing may be easily reversed to increase or
decrease actuation force (15 lbs/6.8 kgs or 25 lbs/11.3 kgs)
• Maximum distance between switches should not exceed 200
feet/61 meters.
• Available with two switch types:
A) Two circuit double break switch is 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.
B) Single pole/double throw switch is 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.
• Switch temperature range -40 °F/-40 °C to 150 °F/ 66 °C.
• Two 1” conduit openings (top and bottom).
Standard Materials
• Housing: cast aluminum
• Flag arm: steel with red epoxy paint
• Actuator shaft, retaining ring, clevis loop and torsion springs:
stainless steel
Standard Finishes
• Standard enclosure: peened
Options
• When using in dimly lit applications, add sufx -L for red
warning light (uses top conduit opening).
• To order epoxy powder coated switches add sufx -S752.
Certifications and Compliances
• UL Standards: UL 508, UL 698, UL 1203
• UL Listed: E164877, E10449
Double End Unit Right and Left Handed
with Option Warning Light AFU or AFUX
Left Hand Single Unit Right Hand Single Unit
Controls
CONTROLS: HAZARDOUS LOCATION CONVEYOR SWITCHES
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AFU and AFUX Conveyor Control Switches
Pull Cord Type, Left or Right Hand, Single or Double End.