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MF 40-R16 Pizzato Microswitch with roller lever
Pizzato MF40-R16 mechanical safety switch with positive opening contacts for industrial machine guard monitoring and safety applications.
£5.52
Why Choose the Pizzato MF40-R16 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato MF40-R16 is a robust and reliable mechanical safety switch designed for monitoring the position of movable guards, doors and covers on industrial machinery. As part of the trusted Pizzato MF40 series, it provides dependable safety monitoring for machine protection systems where secure guard detection and operator protection are essential.
This safety switch is designed for use in safety circuits to detect the opening of protective guards and interrupt hazardous machine operation when required. Its compact housing, positive opening contacts and flexible actuator options make it suitable for a wide range of industrial automation and machine safety applications.
The Pizzato MF40-R16 features a 1NO + 1NC contact configuration, a slow action positive opening contact design and a thermoplastic housing suitable for industrial environments requiring reliable safety interlocking.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety switch for machine guard monitoring applications.
- Positive opening NC safety contact ensures dependable safety circuit operation.
- Compact design suitable for restricted installation spaces.
- Robust construction for industrial automation environments.
- Suitable for integration with safety relays and machine control systems.
- Wide range of actuator options for flexible installation.
Key Features
- Pizzato MF40 safety switch series.
- 1NC + 1NO contact arrangement.
- Positive opening safety contact.
- Slow action switching mechanism.
- Thermoplastic insulated housing.
- Suitable for safety circuits up to PL d / SIL 2 applications when correctly integrated.
- Compact dimensions for machinery installations.
- IP67 protection rating for demanding environments.
Reliable Machine Safety Monitoring
Safety switches such as the Pizzato MF40-R16 are essential components in modern machinery protection systems. They monitor access points such as doors, covers and guards, ensuring that dangerous machine movements can be stopped when protective barriers are opened.
The Pizzato MF40 series is designed for machine builders and automation engineers requiring dependable safety components for production equipment, industrial machinery and automated systems.
Typical Applications
- Machine guard and door monitoring.
- Industrial automation equipment.
- Production machinery safety systems.
- Packaging and processing machines.
- Robotics and automated manufacturing cells.
- OEM machine safety installations.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Actuator Type | Roller lever | |
| Connection | Pre-wired cable | |
| HS Code | 85369095 | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | MF40 | |
| Model | MF40-R16 | |
| Product type | Mechanical safety switch | |
| Contact configuration | 1NC + 1NO | |
| Contact operation | Slow action with positive opening | |
| Rated insulation voltage | 500 V AC | |
| Conventional thermal current | 10 A | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Thermoplastic | |
| Mounting type | Screw mounting | |
| Connection type | Cable connection | |
| Operating temperature | -25 to +80 °C | |
| Mechanical durability | 1 million operating cycles |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato MF40-R16 used for?
The Pizzato MF40-R16 is used to monitor machine guards, doors and covers as part of an industrial safety control system.
What contact configuration does this safety switch have?
The MF40-R16 features a 1NC + 1NO contact configuration with a positive opening safety contact.
What protection rating does the Pizzato MF40-R16 have?
The safety switch has an IP67 protection rating, making it suitable for industrial environments.
Where is this safety switch installed?
The switch is typically installed on movable machine guards, access doors and protective covers.
Can the MF40-R16 be used in safety circuits?
Yes, the switch is designed for integration into safety circuits when used with suitable safety control equipment.
Trusted by Machine Builders Worldwide
Pizzato MF40 safety switches are widely used by automation engineers and machine builders to provide reliable guard monitoring and improved operator safety in industrial systems.
