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FM 1896-M2K23 Pizzato Safety switch for hinged doors
Pizzato FM1896-M2K23 safety switch for hinged doors with 1 NO + 1 NC contacts, positive opening and IP67 protection for industrial safety applications.
£20.15
Why Choose the Pizzato FM1896-M2K23 Safety Switch for Hinged Doors?
The Pizzato FM1896-M2K23 is a high-quality safety switch for hinged doors, designed to monitor guard positions and ensure safe machine operation in industrial environments. As part of the reliable Pizzato FM1896 series, it is widely used for safety interlocking in machinery and automation systems.
Featuring a robust metal housing, this switch is built for durability and long service life even in demanding industrial conditions. Its compact form and standard actuator with hole design make it ideal for hinged guard applications where consistent and accurate position detection is essential.
The FM1896-M2K23 incorporates a 1 NO + 1 NC contact configuration with slow action switching and positive opening contacts, ensuring reliable disconnection in safety circuits. With IP67 protection and suitability for safety functions, it delivers dependable performance in harsh environments.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety monitoring of hinged guards and doors.
- Positive opening contacts for enhanced safety reliability.
- Durable metal housing for industrial environments.
- 1 NO + 1 NC contacts for flexible control integration.
- IP67 protection rating for dust and water resistance.
- Compact design for easy installation on machinery.
Key Features
- Pizzato FM1896 series safety switch.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contact block.
- Positive opening safety contacts.
- Actuator with hole (standard hinge actuator).
- Metal housing construction.
- PG13.5 threaded conduit entry.
- Suitable for safety circuits and machine interlocking.
- High mechanical durability for industrial use.
Reliable Guard Monitoring for Industrial Safety
Safety switches such as the FM1896-M2K23 are essential components in machine safety systems. They ensure that machinery cannot operate when protective guards or doors are open, helping to prevent accidents and maintain compliance with industrial safety standards.
The positive opening mechanism ensures that safety contacts are physically separated when actuated, providing reliable disconnection even in fault conditions.
Typical Applications
- Safety guarding for industrial machinery.
- Hinged door monitoring in automation systems.
- Packaging and production equipment.
- Machine interlocking and safety circuits.
- Conveyor and processing systems.
- General industrial safety applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Connection | Cable entry M20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato FM | |
| Device Type | Hinge switch | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Hinge switch | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Series | FM1896 | |
| 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 | |
| Cable entry | M20 × 1.5 | |
| Mounting | Surface mounting | |
| Function | Guard monitoring and safety interlocking | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FM1896-M2K23 used for?
It is used to monitor hinged safety guards and ensure machines only operate when guards are closed.
What does positive opening mean?
Positive opening ensures the contacts are mechanically forced open, improving reliability in safety circuits.
What contact configuration does this switch have?
The FM1896-M2K23 features 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact.
Is this switch suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it offers IP67 protection and a metal housing for demanding industrial conditions.
Where is this switch typically installed?
It is installed on hinged machine guards and doors to provide safety interlocking.
Trusted by Industrial Safety Engineers
Pizzato safety switches are widely trusted for dependable guard monitoring, ensuring safe operation of machinery and compliance with industrial safety standards.
