Herga Technology’s 6256 heavy-duty industrial footswitch has AC15 utilisation category rating
The flexibility for electrical switching on the 6256 series includes slow break & make and snap action options to AC-15 6A 250V / DC-12 6A 24V (UL) as well as a high-power model for 25A 125/250V AC. 1HP 125/250V AC (with double pole change over contacts over two switches). 5 kΩ and 10 kΩ potentiometer versions with double pole change over contacts are also available. The series has a rated insulation voltage of 500 VAC 600 VDC (300V UL Rating), and further protection via a short circuit current rating to 1 kA and a short-circuit protective device 10 A aM fuse. The footswitch has a specified mechanical working life of 2 million cycles and an electrical life of 10 million cycles.
For additional safety in especially hazardous environments the 6256 is available with a pressure point actuated cut-off feature where the switching contact is broken and the footswitch locks, preventing an unintended restart. This option is also available configured with a mechanical resistance that adds tactile feedback where the operator can sense the pressure change. A manual release can also be included after the footswitch locks. Other safety related options include emergency stop equipped models with a conventional emergency stop switch either assembled on the footswitch housing – available on both the guarded and unguarded versions – or attached to an extended pole. Other accessories include extended base plates for securing the footswitch directly to machine or floor surface as well as pole & handle attachments for increased portability and ease of operation.
Displaying the heavy-duty characteristics of 6256 footswitch, which has a specified drop weight stability of 20 kg at 1 metre for the guarded model, a demonstration video on Herga’s website compares its drop test performance against several competitive lines – some with all-steel construction. For comprehensive information on the 6256 series and application specific assistance, visit www.herga.com , email sales@herga.com or call +44 (0)1284 701422.
Herga’s comprehensive product range includes standard and customised single- or multi-pedal switches in ergonomic designs that are available with electrical/electronic, pneumatic, Bluetooth® wireless and USB switching technologies. Application areas cover safe industrial, business and domestic machinery switching as well as medical grade switching and sensing. In addition to ISO 13485:2012 quality management system accreditation for the design, manufacture and related support services for the supply of medical devices, Herga also hold ISO 9001:2015 status as well as individual IEC/UL 60601 medical product approvals.
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