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FK 3493-E3 Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FK3493-E3 industrial safety interlock switch with separate actuator, 2NC slow action contacts and IP67/IP69K protection for machine guard monitoring and industrial automation systems.
£16.82
Why Choose the Pizzato FK3493-E3 Safety Interlock Switch?
The Pizzato FK3493-E3 is a compact and highly reliable safety interlock switch with separate actuator engineered for industrial machine safety and guard monitoring applications. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, this industrial safety switch is designed to monitor protective guards, safety doors and machine access points within automated machinery and industrial production systems.
Part of the dependable Pizzato FK series, the FK3493-E3 combines a rugged technopolymer housing with durable metallic components to provide reliable operation in demanding industrial environments. The separate actuator design enables flexible installation on hinged, sliding and removable guards while ensuring dependable positive-opening safety functionality.
Featuring a 2NC slow action contact block, high environmental protection ratings and robust industrial construction, the FK3493-E3 is ideal for industrial automation engineers, OEM machine builders and maintenance professionals requiring dependable machine protection and reliable integration into industrial safety circuits.
Key Advantages
- Industrial safety interlock switch with separate actuator.
- Suitable for machine guard and access door monitoring.
- 2NC slow action contacts with positive opening operation.
- Separate actuator design supports flexible machine installation.
- Technopolymer housing for industrial durability.
- Suitable for demanding industrial automation systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FK series safety switch.
- Separate actuator safety operation.
- 2NC slow action contact block (B34).
- Positive opening safety contacts.
- Glass fibre reinforced technopolymer housing.
- One threaded PG11 conduit entry.
- IP67 and IP69K protection ratings.
- Designed for industrial safety applications.
Reliable Industrial Machine Protection
Safety interlock switches such as the Pizzato FK3493-E3 are essential safety components used to prevent hazardous machine movement whenever protective guards or access doors are opened. The separate actuator mechanism guarantees positive opening of the electrical contacts when the actuator is removed, helping improve operator safety and machine protection.
The FK series is widely used throughout industrial automation, manufacturing, robotics and packaging machinery where dependable guard monitoring and reliable machine safety are critical for safe and efficient operation. The high IP67/IP69K protection ratings make this model especially suitable for harsh industrial environments.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine guard monitoring.
- Sliding and hinged safety doors.
- Packaging and conveyor machinery.
- Automated manufacturing systems.
- Robotics and assembly equipment.
- OEM industrial automation projects.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Screw terminals | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FK | |
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FK Series | |
| Product type | Safety switch with separate actuator | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC slow action (B34) | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Housing material | Glass fibre reinforced technopolymer | |
| External parts | Zinc-plated steel | |
| Protection rating | IP67 according to EN 60529 and IP69K according to ISO 20653 | |
| Conduit entry | PG11 threaded entry | |
| Connection type | Screw terminal connection | |
| Mechanical endurance | 1 million operating cycles | |
| Operating temperature | Approx. -25 °C to +80 °C | |
| Application | Machine guard and safety access monitoring | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FK3493-E3 used for?
The FK3493-E3 is used to monitor machine guards, safety gates and protective access doors in industrial automation systems.
What contact configuration does the FK3493-E3 provide?
The switch includes a 2NC slow action contact block with positive opening safety functionality.
What type of actuator does the FK3493-E3 use?
The FK3493-E3 uses a separate actuator system suitable for hinged, sliding and removable machine guards.
Is the FK3493-E3 suitable for harsh industrial environments?
Yes, the switch features IP67 and IP69K environmental protection ratings suitable for demanding industrial applications.
What industries commonly use the FK3493-E3?
The FK3493-E3 is widely used in manufacturing, automation, packaging, robotics and industrial machinery applications.
Trusted by Industrial Automation Engineers
Pizzato FK series safety switches are trusted worldwide by industrial engineers and machine builders for reliable machine protection, rugged durability and dependable safety monitoring performance.
