The design of the VG Compact is a hybrid of the VG-4 and VG-5 safety gears. The linkage mechanism from the VG-5 has been fitted into a VG-4 sized frame. The brake can be fitted with either of the spring stacks from the VG-5. One spring stack is used for a safety gear acting in the “down” direction and the other when the safety gear is inverted acts as an “upward acting brake”.

- Bolted construction involving no welding
- Reduced weight of 7.3KG
- Anodised silver for a hardwearing,long lasting finish
- Tried and tested mechanics

With its reduced weight the safety gear is easy to install as it can be managed by a single engineer. Its reduced dimensions also make it ideal for shallow pit depths which have in the past caused problems.


SAFETY GEAR | VG COMPACT |
Minimum Mass | 680kg |
Maximum Mass (P+Q) @ 1m/s | 2750kg |
Maximum Mass (P+Q) @ 2m/s | 2375kg |
Maximum Mass (P+Q) @ 2.63m/s | 2150kg |
Maximum Governor Speed | 2.63m/s |
Rail Conditions | Dry or Oiled |
Guide Rails | T73 to T89 |
Safety Switch | IP67 220v-4A |
Operating Force | 25 Newtons |
Weight | 7.3kg |
Dimensions | 275 x 165 x 76mm |
THIS PRODUCT HAS FULL EU TYPE EXAMINATION CERTIFICATION