Description
The ZQ 700-02 Safety Switch is a certified safety interlock device specifically designed for Virtus Equipment and ZERMA America material processing systems. This industrial-grade safety switch provides reliable monitoring of access doors, protective guards, and maintenance panels with mechanically actuated contacts, ensuring operator protection and compliance with international machinery safety standards in demanding industrial applications.
Technical Specifications:
SKU: 80031314
Part Number: ZQ 700-02
Type: Industrial safety interlock switch
Series: ZQ 700 heavy-duty safety switches
Contact Type: Positive-opening safety contacts
Contact Configuration: Safety contacts (NC) plus auxiliary contacts (specific configuration varies)
Actuation: Mechanical key or actuator engagement
Safety Rating: Certified to ISO 14119 and IEC 60947-5-1
Mounting: Panel or door frame mounting with secure fastening
Housing Material: Industrial-grade metal or reinforced plastic
Mechanical Life: Millions of operations
Operating Temperature: Wide industrial temperature range
Protection Rating: IP65 or IP67 (depending on model)
Operating Environment: Harsh manufacturing and processing facilities
Key Features:
Positive-Opening Contacts: Mechanically linked contacts ensure reliable disconnection meeting ISO 14119 and IEC 60947-5-1 requirements
ZQ 700 Series Design: Heavy-duty construction suitable for frequent operation in industrial environments
High Mechanical Durability: Robust design withstands millions of operations without failure
Tamper-Resistant Construction: Secure design prevents unauthorized bypass or manipulation of safety function
Multiple Contact Configuration: Provides normally closed safety contacts plus auxiliary contacts for control circuits
Flexible Mounting Options: Versatile installation accommodates various door and guard configurations
High Actuation Force: Positive mechanical engagement ensures reliable operation even under vibration
Industrial Housing: Metal or reinforced plastic enclosure resists impact and environmental damage
Wide Operating Temperature Range: Suitable for diverse industrial environments and climate conditions
Coded or Non-Coded Options: Available with actuator coding for enhanced security applications
Applications: Critical safety component for granulators, shredders, and material processing equipment used in plastic recycling, manufacturing scrap recovery, and waste processing operations. Essential for monitoring access doors, maintenance panels, protective guards, feed hopper covers, and screen chambers to prevent equipment operation when safety barriers are open. Ideal for recycling facilities, injection molding plants, extrusion operations, blow molding facilities, and manufacturing environments requiring certified safety interlocks for compliance with machinery safety directives and OSHA regulations. Perfect for applications including main access door monitoring with high actuation force requirements, maintenance panel interlocking on heavy equipment, protective guard monitoring in high-vibration environments, and feed system safety on automated material handling equipment. Suitable for safety circuits requiring robust mechanical switching with tamper-resistant features, integration with safety relays or safety PLCs for certified safety systems, and applications demanding high mechanical durability under frequent operation in demanding industrial environments with exposure to dust, debris, and temperature variations.