The VG2a safety gears are suitable for general use with a capacity of up to 3,770kg for a trip speed of 0.5m/s and 2,150kg for a trip speed of 4.0m/s. The VG range of safety gears can accommodate Cold Drawn, Machined and Aluminium guide rails with a blade width between 9 and 19mm as standard. The VG2a can also be supplied in an extended frame, which would suit guide rails of up to 28.6mm.
VG2a safety gears can be used for downward operation only (Application TD1.2), duplexed below the car (TD1.10.1), or fitted above and below the car (TD1.10.3, TD1.4.2) for bi-directional operation for standard installations, and can also be used on systems with four guide rails (TD1.8) with more options available.
