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Enclosed Safety Switches

CDPD196
Issue 2
GW Range
The ‘GW’ range, is a tensioned wire system which is designed to cover small to medium sized runs. (Up to 100m max. between pairs). A Grabwire switch
assembly gives a continuous and uninterrupted safety provision over long distances.

Prior to the development of Grabwire switches, machinery such as conveyors had to be fitted with a number of separate Emergency Stops. Positioning
the ‘Stops’ such that at least one could be reached from any point, was often difficult to fulfil. Conveyors are the obvious application for such devices, but
with the ability to take the protection wire around bends, and provide safety cover over both horizontal and vertical runs, the system lends itself to many
different applications.

The minimum requirements in this situation would be a Grabwire Switch at one end and an Anchor Box at the other.

The effective installation involves the fitting of Grabwire switches at both ends of the ‘pull wire’. However, this does involve electrical cabling up to, and
between, the switching units. The use of a non electrical ‘Anchor Box’ at one end removes the need to cable between the end assemblies.

The ‘Anchor Box’ effectively houses a long spring, which is compressed when the ‘pull wire’ is activated. At a fixed point during the compression, a latch is
operated which locks the spring in the compressed or shortened state. When the ‘pull wire’ is released, it will be in a ‘slack’ condition, and the switching
unit at the other end of the ‘pull wire’ senses the ‘slack’ condition and activates the ‘Stop’ signal. Although the ‘Anchor Box’ contains no electrical contacts,
the latch needs manual resetting to restore the system.

Apart from the Grabwire switch, the only other item required in a simple set-up, is the connection kit. In the kit you will find all the parts necessary to install
the system.

Universal Grabwire
Switch + Connection Kit
+ Universal Grabwire
Switch or Anchor Box

Image

Cat. No. GWN1 GWN2 GWN2/SS GWDE

Description Universal single ended Universal single ended Universal single ended Universal double ended
Max. span between pairs (L)
(or between switch & anchor 50m 100m 100m 2 x 100m
box)
Stainless Steel Sheet Steel
Encl. Material Die-cast Aluminium (LM24) Die-cast Aluminium (LM24)
1.6 mm Grade 316 1.6 mm
Textured Powder Coat Textured Powder Coat Textured Powder Coat
Finish Polished
RAL 3020 RAL 3020 RAL 3020
Ingress Protection IP65 IP65 IP65 IP65
Rope Tensioner Included Included Included Included
Earthing M4 Internal & External M5 Internal & External M5 Internal & External M5 Internal & External
2 x {2 N/C (Safety)
Electrical Contacts 2 N/C (Safety) + 1 N/O 2 N/C (Safety) + 2 N/O 2 N/C (Safety) + 2 N/O
+ 2 N/O}
Electrical Rating:-
10A/415V 10A/415V 16A/600V 16A/600V
Ith / Ui
AC21/22/23A to BS EN
- - 16A at 415V 16A at 415V
60947-3
AC15 to BS EN 60947-5-1 5A at 415V 5A at 415V 5A at 415V 5A at 415V
Optional Indicator Lamp   - -
Setting-up indicator    
Hand reset knob    
Universal (LH or RH) mounting    

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Minimum Installation Requirements
When planning a grabwire installation, it is vital that the operators safety is always the primary objective. Plan the route of the ‘pull wire’ carefully to ensure
maximum accessibility by the possible users. Ensure that supports can be placed at a maximum of 2m spacing. The placement of the grabwire switches need
to be in reachable positions for setting-up, monitoring and resetting after an incident.

It is necessary to place the first eyebolt close to the switching body to ensure that if the wire is pulled at a very oblique angle, then the pull on the switch
remains linear. Although corners/bends can be incorporated in the run, try to avoid too many. It may be necessary to install additional systems to ensure an
effective installation. The ultimate objective must be to provide a free running ‘pull wire’ with the minimum of resistance to movement.

Measure each run and select a Grabwire switch whose max. span (L) is greater than the measured distance. If the total length is over 100m, then multiple
installations will be necessary. If the length is excessive, then consider using the ‘LW’ system. Choose the Stainless Steel grabwire switch option if the
working environment will be continuously wet or subject to systematic cleansing routines.

Accessories
To assist with the possible variations necessary when designing an installation, the following accessories are available.

Image Description Cat. No.

Basic - GK00*

Each connection kit includes:-

• Multi strand steel catenary cable with red PVC covering*
Up to 5m - GK5
• Stainless steel eyebolt supports. Sufficient to support the cable at 2M intervals. Supplied
complete with two fixing nuts* Up to 10m - GK10
• 2 x Stainless steel thimbles Up to 20m - GK20
• 2 x Stainless steel ‘D’ shackles
• 2 x Stainless steel clamps Up to 50m - GK50
Up to 75m - GK75
Up to 100m - GK100

Non Switching Anchor Box with manual reset GW/AB

Indicator lamp, which when powered through one of the spare N/O contacts, will indicate which
grabwire switch has been actuated. (Indicates on ‘Pulled’ or ‘Slack Wire’ conditions) Supplied
complete with bulb. Other colours and supply voltages available to order.

24V (Amber) Annunicator Lamp

110V (Amber) Annunicator Lamp GW024A
GW110A
Stranded steel ‘pull wire’ with red PVC covering. ( Ø5 approx O/D) Sold per Metre.
Pull Wire (As supplied in the connecting kits) MR 0221

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Image Description Cat. No.
Standard length ‘eyebolt’ for ‘pull wire’ support. Supplied complete with 2 x locking nuts.
Material - Stainless steel, Size - M6, Overall length - 80, Thread length - 58

Standard M6 Eyebolt (As supplied in the connection kits)

GWA 0070
Extended length ‘eyebolt’ for ‘pull wire’ support. Supplied complete with 2 x locking nuts.
Material - Stainless steel, Size - M6, Overall length - 230, Thread length - 200

Extended M6 Eyebolt GWC 0270

Wrap around ‘thimble’ to terminate the ‘pull wire’.
Material - Stainless steel

Termination ‘thimble’ (As supplied in the connection kits) GWC 0163

‘D Shackle’ to connect the ‘pull wire’ to the grabwire switches.
Material - Stainless steel

Connection ‘D Shackle’ (As supplied in the connection kits) GWC 0166

Cable clamp for securing the ‘pull wire’ back upon itself once passed around the ‘thimble’.
Tightening via 2 x Allen screws.
Material - Stainless steel

Cable clamp (As supplied in the connection kits) GWC 0167

Allen key for tightening ‘Cable Clamp’ above. Size - 2.5 A/F
Allen Key (As supplied in the connection kits) GWC 0189

Dimensions
GWN1

GWN2

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GWN2/SS

GW/AB Anchor Box

GWDE

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