Overview

The Hytile Stop and Go Switch is a replacement safety part for HyTile cable hoists and belt elevators. It controls the tile flow at the top and bottom of the lift by stopping the trolley at each travel limit, which protects the machine from overload and keeps tile handling under control. The switch is available as an upper unit and a lower unit.

On a cable hoist, the upper switch stops the trolley when the tiles reach the top so the load can be cleared, then resets once the operator removes the tiles. The lower switch does the same at the ground loading point. On a belt elevator it stops belt overrun or idle spinning once the tiles clear the top, so the system does not keep running against an empty belt.

Key Features

• Stops the trolley when tiles reach the top of the hoist
• Lower unit stops the trolley at the bottom loading point
• Prevents overload and runaway trolley situations
• Suits all HyTile cable hoists and belt elevators
• Plugs into the existing control system with no conversion

Specifications

• Units: upper and lower stop and go switch
• Compatibility: all HyTile cable hoists and belt elevators
• Function: automatically stops the trolley at the top or bottom
• Suits folding belt elevators and sectioned cable hoists

Applications

• Roof tile hoisting with HyTile cable hoists
• Belt elevator tile delivery on tiled roofs
• Replacing a worn switch on an existing HyTile unit
• Overload protection on new and legacy hoist setups
• Safer tile loading and unloading at ground level

What You Need to Complete the Job

When servicing a hoist, check the top pulley wheel for wear at the same time, and use a Hytile bucket boot to keep pointing mortar within reach on the roof. See the Tile Roofing Tools range for the rest of the kit. Power down the hoist before any switch work and follow the HyTile wiring schematic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the stop and go switch do?

It stops the hoist trolley when the tiles reach the top of the lift and again when the trolley returns to the bottom loading point. On a belt elevator it does the same to stop belt overrun or idle spinning, so tiles are delivered under control at both ends of the lift instead of spilling or jamming.

Which HyTile models does it suit?

The listing states it suits all HyTile cable hoists and belt elevators, including folding belt elevators and the sectioned cable hoist range. The switch plugs straight into the existing control system without conversion, so it replaces the factory part rather than needing a harness change.

Do I need both the upper and lower switch?

Each unit controls one end of the travel, so a full setup uses both. If you are replacing a single failed unit, order the one that matches the failed position in your hoist, and test the trolley at both limits after fitting to confirm the switch triggers correctly.