Schneider Electric XAPK Series Twist Release Emergency Stop Push Button, Surface Mount, 40mm Cutout, SPDT, IP65

Harmony is a machine and panel solution series from Schneider Electric, the series includes push buttons, pilot lights, switches and other panel solutions offering high-performance without compromise. Offering modern and stylish design, efficiency, robustness in harsh environments, the Harmony series is one of the most comprehensive ranges available. Enclosures from the Harmony range combine simple installation and mounting with robust construction and flexibility.

The XAPK range is a series of Emergency Stop buttons, giving an emergency switching off function when pushed or pressed in. To release the button this series offers two options, a turn to release or a key release. Featuring a 40 mm red mushroom head with trigger action, the control stations are die cast from zinc alloy and consist of complete units with a blue base and yellow enclosure.

• 2 knock-outs for ISO M20 cable-gland
• Up to 3,000 cycles
• Emergency stop markings
• Simple mounting, robust construction
• -25 to 70 °C operating temperature

• Class I conforming to IEC 60536
• IP65 conforming to IEC 60529
• NEMA 13
• IK03 conforming to EN 50102
• Standards: EN/IEC 60204-1, EN/IEC 60947-1, EN/IEC 60947-5-1, EN/IEC 60947-5-4, EN/IEC 60947-5-5 and EN/ISO 13850

Applications - Emergency stop buttons are used in an emergency to switch off power, they are also known as kill switches as they break the circuit removing power. They are a safety mechanism often used to shut down machinery instantly, other applications include:
• Machine manufacturers
• Industry - Automotive, timber, textiles
• Energy distribution
• Airports
• Service sector
• Infrastructure

• Created and designed to turn off machinery in the event of an emergency, featuring an emergency switching off
• Forms part of the Harmony XAP range of products
• Red mushroom operator profile