Craig & Derricott GWN Rope Pull Switch 214.5 mm, Straight, 2 NO/2 NC, IP65, Die Cast Aluminium Housing GWN2

Craig & Derricott GWN2 Rope Pull Switch is a high-quality safety device designed to protect personnel working close to conveyors, assembly lines, transfer lines, and other moving machinery. Featuring a straight mounting orientation, this rope pull switch provides reliable grabwire switch protection through its 2 normally open and 2 normally closed contacts configuration. The robust die cast aluminium housing ensures durability in industrial settings.

The device supports three sealed M20 cable entries, maintaining ingress protection at IP65, making it suitable for harsh environments. It includes both reset and emergency stop (E-Stop) buttons for rapid safety response and operator convenience. Rated for 24V DC and 415V AC contact voltages with a 10A contact current, it delivers dependable electrical performance for industrial safety circuits.

The GWN2 switch boasts a mechanical life of up to 1,000,000 operations, ensuring long-term reliability. It is compliant with key standards such as BS EN 60947-5-1, BS EN 60947-5-5, and BS 5304, supporting safety system compliance. This unit is primarily used in industrial, manufacturing, material handling, and process automation applications to provide emergency stop functionality along conveyor lines and moving equipment.

This rope pull switch is designed for ease of installation and operation, allowing the system to run normally when the grabwire is intact and properly tensioned. If the wire is pulled, slackened, or broken, the contacts open to stop the system, requiring a manual reset to recommence operation, enhancing personnel safety.

Typical use cases include conveyor belts, packaging machinery, transfer lines, and assembly line safety systems in industrial, manufacturing, and material handling environments. The switch features a straight mounting orientation.

Includes a sturdy die cast aluminium housing. Equipped with three sealed M20 cable entries, maintaining IP65 ingress protection. Contact configuration of 2 normally open (NO) and 2 normally closed (NC) contacts. Rated contact voltages: 24V DC and 415V AC, with a contact current of 10A.

Mechanical life expectancy of 1,000,000 operations. Includes reset and E-Stop buttons for safety compliance and operator control. Complies with EN and ISO safety standards. Manufactured in the United Kingdom. Designed for use in conveyors, assembly lines, packaging, and process equipment.

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