Eaton AFUX0333 66 Conveyor Belt Switch - Explosionproof

Feature: Explosionproof AFUX construction uses Feraloy iron alloy housing for rugged protection. Business Impact: Improves safety and equipment uptime in hazardous zones, reducing maintenance costs and downtime. Application: Ideal for chemical processing, mining, oil & gas belt lines where rugged enclosures are required. Feature: Electrical capacity and contacts deliver flexible control. Business Impact: Supports reliable start/stop logic with two normally open and two normally closed contacts at 15A and 600 Vac, enabling safe motor control and interlock schemes. Application: Conveyor safety circuits and power interlocks across harsh environments. Feature: Deliberate actuation and mechanical design. Business Impact: 50 lb total operating force ensures intentional actuation, minimizing nuisance trips and prolonging switch life. Application: Heavy-duty belt conveyors with operator-set thresholds in explosive areas. Feature: Flexible mounting and wiring entry. Business Impact: Double-end configuration with three 1" hubs simplifies wiring and mounting, reducing installation time and permitting multi-directional cable entry. Application: Retrofit and new installations in control cabinets and remote enclosures. Feature: Compliance and rugged protection. Business Impact: NEC/CEC alignment and UL certifications, plus Area Classification for Hazardous/Classified Locations and NEMA ratings 3, 7, 9, provide regulatory confidence and long-term reliability. Application: Plants requiring formal approvals and durable operation in explosive atmospheres. Feature: Physical footprint and compatibility. Business Impact: Trade size of 1" and dimensions (5.68 in L, 9.5 in H, 18.16 in W) offer predictable fit in existing layouts, reducing engineering checks and enabling straightforward integration. Application: Conveyor control panels and machine safety assemblies.