VF KB1 Pizzato Key-Lock device for FD-FL-FC-FS series

Why Choose the Pizzato VF KB1 Lock-Out Device?

The Pizzato VF KB1 is a padlockable lock-out device designed for compatible Pizzato FD, FL, FC and FS series safety switches with separate actuators. It provides an important additional safeguard for machinery where operators or maintenance personnel can physically enter a hazardous area behind a protective guard.

When fitted at the safety-switch actuator entry, the VF KB1 prevents the actuator from being inserted. This helps prevent accidental closure of the guard and unintended machine restart while personnel remain inside the danger area, making the device particularly useful during maintenance, cleaning, adjustment and servicing procedures.

The VF KB1 is designed to be secured with a padlock using a 9 mm diameter locking hole and is supplied complete with a retaining chain. Its dedicated design provides a simple mechanical means of controlling access to compatible Pizzato safety-switch installations without modifying the electrical safety circuit.

Key Advantages

• Purpose-designed lock-out device for machine safety switches.
• Compatible with Pizzato FD, FL, FC and FS series safety switch installations.
• Physically prevents insertion of the safety-switch actuator.
• Helps prevent accidental guard closure while personnel are inside a hazardous area.
• Supports safer maintenance, cleaning and servicing procedures.
• Padlockable design provides positive mechanical lock-out.
• 9 mm padlock hole diameter.
• Supplied complete with a retaining chain.

Key Features

• Pizzato VF safety accessory range.
• Padlockable actuator-entry lock-out device.
• Designed for compatible FD-FL-FC-FS series switches.
• Blocks the actuator entry when installed.
• Prevents the guard actuator from engaging the safety switch during lock-out.
• Padlock hole diameter: 9 mm.
• Supplied complete with chain.
• Mechanical safety accessory requiring no electrical connection.
• Suitable for personnel-accessible machine danger zones.

Reliable Lock-Out Protection for Machine Guarding

Safety switches alone may not provide sufficient protection where personnel can enter completely into a hazardous machine area, because closing the guard behind them could permit the machine to restart. The VF KB1 addresses this risk by mechanically obstructing the actuator entry so that the guard cannot return the compatible safety switch to its normal actuated state.

Once positioned and secured with a suitable padlock, the lock-out device remains under the control of the person performing the work. This straightforward mechanical principle makes the VF KB1 a valuable accessory for machine safety systems where controlled personnel access and protection against unexpected restart are required.

Typical Applications

• Industrial machine guard lock-out systems.
• Maintenance access to hazardous machinery.
• Robotic cells and fenced automation areas.
• Automated production and assembly lines.
• Packaging and processing machinery.
• Cleaning, adjustment and servicing procedures.
• Personnel-accessible protected machine areas.
• Compatible Pizzato FD, FL, FC and FS safety switch installations.