OverviewHercules model 511-B2OXG is an anti-trip foot switch designed to reduce unintended actuation by combining a gated OX shield with a latch trip lever; intended for industrial equipment requiring a single-stage momentary DPDT switch.
Product Details- Model: 511-B2OXG
- Brand: Hercules
- Switch Type: Electrical, Single Stage Momentary
- Circuitry: DPDT (Form CC)
- Cable Entry: 3/4"-14 NPT threaded conduit entry (single standard)
- Housing Color: Orange
- Housing Material: Cast iron (treadle and housing)
- Shield: Gated OX Shield
- Electrical Ratings: 20 A 125-250 VAC; 1 H.P. 125-250 VAC; Heavy Pilot Duty 250 VAC Max.
Features & Benefits- Latch trip lever must be released before treadle depression to minimize accidental activation
- Smooth trip lever release and treadle motion for consistent operation
- Dual treadle return springs and positive latching mechanism
- Neoprene cover gasket, O-rings on actuating shaft and separate ground screw for sealing and grounding
- Anti-skid rubber feet and three mounting holes for rigid floor or equipment installation
Materials- Treadle and housing constructed from cast iron for structural strength
- Protected by a cast aluminum shield
- Paint finish: Alert Orange
Options- Oversize "O" and "OX" shield models accept oversized safety shoes and metatarsal guards; "OX" provides an additional 3/4" (19.1 mm) opening height vs "O"
- Special dual 1/2"-14 NPT conduit entries and metric sizes available on special order
- Twin & triple models, gated variants and RF wireless versions available on special order
EnclosureNEMA Type 2, 4 & 13; UL enclosure 2, 4 & 13; CSA enclosure 2, 4 & 13; EN 60529 Degree of Protection IP56
PurposeDesigned to prevent accidental actuation; drip-tight, dust-tight, watertight and oil-tight sealing suitable for industrial environments
Applications- Benders
- Box Marker
- Brakes
- Chopper
- Cleaner
- Closing System
- Conveyor Systems
- Crimping Machine
- Cut Off Machines for Pipe and Tubing
- Cutter
- Cutting Machine
- Drilling Machine
- Drilling Table
- Fabricator
- Filler Removal Machine
- Folding Machine
- Food Processing Equipment
- Forming System
- Grinder
- Grinding Machine
- Lacers
- Lathes
- Lift
- Marking System
- Material Handlers
- Microscopes
- Missile Launching Control Systems
- Molding Machines
- Nibbler
- Notcher
- Oil Drilling Rigs
- Platforms
- Positioners
- Potters Wheels
- Puller
- Punching Equipment
- Rewind System
- Riveter
- Roll Groover
- Router
- Saw
- Saw Mill
- Scrap Chopper
- Sewer Cleaning Equipment
- Shears
- Shoe Machine
- Shredder
- Space Shuttle
- Spinners
- Stapler
- Surgical Equipment
- Tables
- Tester
- Thread Rolling Machine
- Threading Machine
- Trimming Beading and Forming Machines
- Beading & Forming Machines
- Tube-end Forming Machines
- Tube Expansion Device
- Turn/Mill Centers
- Turner
- Turning Centers
- Turntable
- Tying & Bundling Machines
- Voltage Control
- Water Cannon
- Welders
- Winding Equipment
- Wire Drawing System
Technical specifications- Model: 511-B2OXG
- Switch Type: Electrical
- Action: Single Stage Momentary
- Circuitry: DPDT (Form CC)
- Cable Entries: 3/4"-14 NPT threaded entry (single standard)
- Housing Color: Orange
- Housing Material: Cast Iron (treadle and housing)
- Shields & Guards: Gated OX Shield (OX provides additional opening height vs O)
- Electrical Ratings: 20 A 125-250 VAC; 1 H.P. 125-250 VAC; Heavy Pilot Duty 250 VAC Max.
- Enclosure Ratings: NEMA Type 2, 4 & 13; UL Enclosure 2, 4 & 13; CSA Enclosure 2, 4 & 13; EN 60529 IP56
- Sealing: Neoprene cover gasket plus O-rings on actuating shaft; separate ground screw
- Mounting: Anti-skid rubber feet and three holes for rigid mounting
- Options: Oversize shields, alternate conduit entries, twin/triple models, gated models, RF wireless (special order)