Industrial emergency stop button engineered for immediate equipment shutdown on Virtus Equipment and ZERMA America shredders and granulators. Features mushroom-head design with twist-to-release mechanism for positive emergency actuation. Designed with positive-opening contacts meeting international safety standards for emergency stop functions. Essential safety component for operator protection providing immediate power disconnection in hazardous situations. Provides reliable emergency stop operation in demanding material processing environments with highly visible red button and robust panel-mount construction.
The E-Stop (Emergency Stop Button) is a critical safety device specifically designed for Virtus Equipment and ZERMA America material processing systems. This industrial-grade emergency stop pushbutton provides immediate equipment shutdown capability, ensuring operator safety by enabling rapid power disconnection during hazardous situations or emergency conditions in demanding industrial applications.
| Weight | 1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 2 × 2 × 4 in |
Technical Specifications:
SKU: 80031019
Type: Industrial emergency stop pushbutton
Button Style: 40mm mushroom-head (typical)
Color: Red button with yellow base (safety colors per ISO 13850)
Reset Type: Twist-to-release latching mechanism
Contact Type: Positive-opening normally closed contacts
Contact Configuration: 1 NC or 2 NC (depending on model)
Mounting: 22mm panel cutout (standard)
Operating Force: Low actuation force for emergency situations
Safety Rating: Certified to ISO 13850 and IEC 60947-5-5
Protection Rating: IP65 or IP67 front panel protection (typical)
Operating Environment: Industrial material processing facilities
Key Features:
Mushroom-Head Design: Large, highly visible red button enables quick emergency actuation even with gloved hands
Positive-Opening Contacts: Mechanically linked contacts ensure reliable disconnection meeting ISO 13850 and IEC 60947-5-5 requirements
Twist-to-Release Mechanism: Latching design maintains activated position until deliberately reset by operator rotation
High Visibility: Bright red color and prominent positioning ensures immediate recognition in emergency situations
Multiple Contact Configuration: Normally closed contacts for safety circuit integration (typical 1 NC or 2 NC configuration)
Panel Mount Design: Standard 22mm mounting hole for control panel installation
Positive Action: Direct mechanical operation ensures function even if spring mechanism fails
Industrial Durability: Robust construction withstands repeated emergency actuation and harsh environments
Clear Labeling: “EMERGENCY STOP” or “E-STOP” marking ensures proper identification
Safety Compliance: Meets international emergency stop safety standards and regulations
Applications: Critical safety component for granulators, shredders, and material processing equipment used in plastic recycling, manufacturing scrap recovery, and waste processing operations. Essential for providing immediate equipment shutdown capability during emergency situations including material jams, equipment malfunction, operator danger, maintenance access requirements, and hazardous conditions. Ideal for recycling facilities, injection molding plants, extrusion operations, blow molding facilities, and manufacturing environments requiring OSHA-compliant emergency stop capability for operator protection. Perfect for main control panel mounting, remote operator stations, material feed locations, maintenance access points, and any location where immediate equipment shutdown may be necessary for safety. Suitable for integration with safety PLCs and control systems in emergency stop circuits that disconnect main power, activate braking systems, and trigger alarm conditions. Required by safety regulations for material processing equipment providing operators with immediate means to stop hazardous machine motion and prevent injury during emergency situations.
