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News Release from: IDEC Electronics | Subject: The XA and XW
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 May 2004
Emergency Stop Switches
IDEC Electronics announce the introduction of the new concept XA and XW emergency stops which ensures Universal Safety in all applications.
The XA (16mm hole fixing) and XW (22mm hole fixing) have improved safety features over conventional emergency stops If the contact block is removed from the operator the main NC contact will be forced to open
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 7 May 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Also, on a conventional emergency stop when at the locked position, because of the internal spring pressure it can tend to move to the normal position if subject to excessive force or shock.
With the XA/XW it works the other way, the energy tends towards the safe off position.
If the contacts happen to be welded, the force applied to the button will always directly open the contact.
The XA/XW save space, for example, the XA requires only 28mm behind the panel with four contacts fitted.
For those applications where operator safety is paramount, the 16mm XA (where space is a premium) and the 22mm XW (conventional and illuminated versions) must be considered.
More Information.
IDEC IZUMI Corporation is a global organisation with net sales of US$400M.
Manufacturing facilities are in Japan and Taiwan, with sales and distribution subsidiaries present in the USA, UK, Germany, Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
IDEC specialises in industrial control and automation and offers a full range of products for panel builders, OEMs, contractors, specifiers and end users of electrical equipment in the commercial and industrial sectors.
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