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FM 1896-K80 Pizzato Safety switch for hinged doors
Pizzato FM1896-K80 safety switch for hinged doors with 1 NO + 1 NC contacts, positive opening and IP67/IP69K protection for industrial safety applications.
£25.92
Why Choose the Pizzato FM1896-K80 Safety Switch for Hinged Doors?
The Pizzato FM1896-K80 is a robust and reliable safety switch for hinged doors, designed to monitor the position of safety guards and access doors in industrial machinery. As part of the trusted Pizzato FM series, it ensures that machines operate only when guards are securely closed, improving operator safety and compliance with industrial safety standards.
Constructed with a durable metal housing, the FM1896-K80 is built for demanding industrial environments. Its compact design and actuator with hole configuration make it suitable for standard hinged guard applications where dependable mechanical detection is required.
The switch features a 1 NO + 1 NC contact configuration with slow action switching and positive opening safety contacts, ensuring reliable disconnection in safety circuits. With IP67 and IP69K protection ratings, it delivers high resistance to dust, water and washdown conditions.
Key Advantages
- Safety monitoring of hinged guards and doors.
- Positive opening contacts for enhanced safety reliability.
- Durable metal housing for harsh industrial use.
- 1 NO + 1 NC contacts for flexible control integration.
- IP67 / IP69K protection for demanding environments.
- Compact design for easy installation on machinery guards.
Key Features
- Pizzato FM series safety switch for hinged doors.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contact block.
- Positive opening safety contacts.
- Actuator with hole (standard type).
- Metal housing construction.
- PG13.5 threaded conduit entry.
- High mechanical durability for industrial applications.
- Suitable for safety circuits and machine interlocking.
Reliable Guard Monitoring for Industrial Safety
Safety switches like the FM1896-K80 are essential components in machine safety systems. They ensure that hazardous machinery cannot operate when protective guards or doors are open, helping prevent accidents and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
The positive opening mechanism guarantees that contacts are physically separated when actuated, providing a reliable safety function even in the event of mechanical failure.
Typical Applications
- Safety guarding for industrial machinery.
- Access door monitoring in automated systems.
- Packaging and production equipment.
- Machine interlocking systems.
- Conveyor and processing machinery.
- General industrial safety applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Connection | Cable entry PG13.5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato FM | |
| Device Type | Hinge switch | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Hinge switch | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Series | FM Series | |
| Product type | Safety switch for hinged doors | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Switching action | Slow action | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Housing material | Metal | |
| Protection rating | IP67 / IP69K | |
| Cable entry | PG13.5 | |
| Actuator type | Actuator with hole | |
| Mounting | Surface mounting on guard or frame | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FM1896-K80 used for?
It is used to monitor the position of hinged safety guards and doors, ensuring machines only operate when guards are closed.
What does positive opening mean?
Positive opening ensures that the safety contacts are mechanically forced open, improving reliability in safety circuits.
What contact configuration does this switch have?
The FM1896-K80 features 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact.
Is this switch suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it offers IP67 and IP69K protection, making it suitable for industrial and washdown environments.
Where is this switch typically installed?
It is installed on hinged machine guards and doors to provide safety interlocking in industrial equipment.
Trusted by Industrial Safety Engineers
Pizzato safety switches are widely trusted for reliable guard monitoring, ensuring safe operation of machinery and compliance with industrial safety standards.
