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Eaton Emergency Stop Push Button Station - M22 Series

Forming part of Eaton's RMQ Titan range of emergency buttons, the M22 emergency buttons provide a solution for control circuit devices within a multitude of applications, but more specifically machines and panel building. It can sometimes be referred to as controlled stop emergency button, this is because of the nature of what it has been designed to do - stop, in the case of an emergency through the push of a button.

Typical Applications

Designed for electrical automation and control environments, emergency stop button switches are commonly found in button stations where users may be sitting at a control desk, within suspended operator panels or in a control panel. Suitable for a wide range of emergency stop and safety applications including factory conveyor belts, escalators and control panels.

Features and Benefits

• Ergonomic mushroom head button design provides ease of use
• 22.5 mm cutout diameter
• Mechanical lifespan of up to 100,000 operations
• Operating temperature of -25 to +70°C
• Low profile plastic design gives an attractive modern look and feel
• Push button stations supplied as a complete unit, enabling easy installation for worldwide applications, M22-PVS/KC11/IY features 1 key lock mechanism
• M22 range features adaptable functionalities
• Shock duration is 11ms
• IP69K (rated as ’’complete assurance ’’provides the highest protection rating on the scale) and IP67 (rated as "dust tight" and protected against immersion) ingress of protection

What is the difference between a push button for emergency stop and a general-purpose push button?

A general-purpose push button switch is used for controls, e.g., starting machine operation or simply switching modes. However, a push button switch for emergency stop is mainly used as a safety measure to stop hazardous events.