Cut Sheet

NEC — 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
NEC — 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 — 6.8 or 11.3 kgs (15 or 25 lbs).
• Maximum distance between switches should not exceed
61 meters (200 feet).
• 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 °C to +66 °C (-40 °C to +151 °F).
• 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.
NEC 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
AFU and AFUX Conveyor Control Switches
Pull Cord Type, Left or Right Hand, Single or Double End.
CONTROLS: NEC/CEC EXPLOSIONPROOF CONVEYOR SWITCHES
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