REES 04965-000 Explosion-proof Switch, Slack Cable

Rees 04965-000 explosion-proof switch is a mechanical device ideal for a quick positive shut off of equipment during an emergency or normal operation in hazardous environments. This slack cable switch is particularly suitable for operation in conveyors, assembly lines & material handling systems for safe & quick stopping of equipment.

Features:

• Rees 04965-000 explosion-proof switch has a cable pull to actuate the switch and trip the flag arm in actuated position by locking the switch with a positive safety lock feature.
• The flag can be manually reset by returning the flag to its normal up position.
• It has a maximum recommended cable length of 100 feet per end with 10 feet of maximum interval support.
• This heavy-duty slack cable style switch can be mounted in any position and withstand harsh environments due to its rugged construction.
• It can be stretched in either or both directions without altering the internal system.

Compatible Accessories:

• Rees 02005-605 Turnbuckle: It is used to change the tension between two cables or ropes by rotating the frame, causing both eye bolts to screw in or out at the same time.
• Rees 02005-610 Steel Cable: It is used to set or reset the switch.
• Rees 02005-615 Thimble: This strain relief thimble is suitable for transition from a flexible cable to a hard connector or connecting point and assures reduction in breakage at the end.
• Rees 02005-620 Rope Clip: It is used to create a load-bearing eye at the end of a cable / wire rope or to make a lap splice between two cables.
• Rees 02005-625 Cable Clip Assembly: It is used to handle any size of a cable clip.
• Rees 02005-635 Eye Bolt Support: It serves as a point of connection for applications including rigging, anchoring, pulling, pushing or lifting. This unit features steel construction with zinc finish for durability.
• Rees 01004-050 Mounting Bracket: This mounting bracket is used to install the switch in desired location.

Standards and Approvals:

• ISO 9001:2015
• UL
• CSA
• NEMA

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q. How to reset the switch?

A. The actuation arm has to be pushed in and spun backwards to reset the switch and disable the micro switches.

Q. How is the actuation force adjusted?

A. The needed actuation force is easily changed in the field by connecting the cable to any of the three holes on the switch actuating arm.

Q. What is this explosion-proof switch made of?

A. Rees 04967-102 explosion-proof switch has aluminium housing with stainless steel hardware & red epoxy-painted heavy-duty flag.

Q. What are some points to be noted before installing this slack cable switch?

A.

• This switch should be used only in applications where the point-of-operation guarding devices are appropriately installed & maintained according to the necessary OSHA and ANSI regulations & standards.
• Operations without effective point-of-operation safeguards may lead to serious injury to users.