ZS 71 emergency pull-wire switch This 115-foot pull-wire switch allows users to initiate an emergency stop on machinery, such as conveyor systems. Usable at temperatures ranging from minus 13 degrees to 158 degrees Fahrenheit, it has an expected service of life of at least 100,000 operations.
What's new? The switch, which became available in North America in January.Benefits Safety and toughness. The switch does not need to be pulled by a worker to function; if a wire frays over time and breaks, for example, the switch will automatically trigger an emergency stop. It features a watertight collar and offers protection against dust and liquids up to IP69K — the highest IP rating possible.
Steute Industrial Controls Inc., Ridgefield, Conn., 203-244-6304, www.steutewireless.com
