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FM 18C3 Pizzato Safety switch with slotted hole lever
Pizzato FM18C3 mechanical safety switch with slotted hole lever actuator designed for reliable machine guard monitoring and industrial safety applications.
£18.12
Why Choose the Pizzato FM 18C3 Safety Switch with Slotted Hole Lever?
The Pizzato FM 18C3 is a robust mechanical safety switch with slotted hole lever actuator designed for monitoring the position of hinged machine doors, guards and protective covers in industrial automation applications. Part of the reliable Pizzato FM Safety Switch series, it provides dependable safety monitoring for machinery protection systems.
Featuring a durable metal housing, a mechanically operated slotted hole lever and positive opening contacts, the FM 18C3 is designed for applications where reliable guard position detection and long-term operational performance are required.
The Pizzato FM 18C3 combines compact construction with proven switching technology, making it suitable for industrial machines where hinged door monitoring and safety circuit integration are essential.
Key Advantages
- Reliable mechanical safety switch for machine guard monitoring.
- Slotted hole lever actuator provides flexible installation on hinged guards.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow action contact configuration for dependable switching.
- Positive opening contacts support safety-related applications.
- IP67 protection rating suitable for demanding industrial environments.
- Metal housing provides robust mechanical protection.
Key Features
- Pizzato FM Safety Switch series.
- Safety switch with slotted hole lever actuator.
- Metal housing construction.
- 1NO + 1NC slow action contact block.
- Positive opening operation.
- IP67 protection rating according to EN 60529.
- Designed for hinged door and guard safety applications.
Reliable Safety Monitoring for Industrial Machinery
Mechanical safety switches such as the Pizzato FM 18C3 are used to monitor access points on industrial equipment. When installed on a hinged guard, the lever actuator detects the guard position and helps prevent machinery operation when protective measures are not correctly secured.
The FM series provides machine builders and automation engineers with reliable safety components featuring robust construction, positive opening contacts and flexible actuator options for industrial safety applications.
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine safety guards.
- Hinged protective doors and covers.
- Assembly and production machinery.
- Packaging equipment.
- Industrial automation systems.
- OEM machine building applications.
Technical Specifications
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| Device Type | Safety limit switch | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato FM | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato | |
| Series | FM Safety Switches | |
| Model | FM 18C3 | |
| Product type | Safety switch with slotted hole lever | |
| Actuation type | Mechanical lever actuator | |
| Housing material | Metal | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC slow action | |
| Positive opening contacts | Yes | |
| Protection rating | IP67 according to EN 60529 | |
| Actuator type | Slotted hole lever at the left | |
| Conduit entry | 1 × threaded PG13.5 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FM 18C3 used for?
The Pizzato FM 18C3 is used as a mechanical safety switch for monitoring hinged machine guards, doors and protective covers.
What type of actuator does the FM 18C3 have?
The FM 18C3 features a slotted hole lever actuator designed for flexible guard mounting.
What contact configuration does the FM 18C3 use?
The switch uses a 1 NO + 1 NC slow action contact configuration with positive opening operation.
What protection rating does the FM 18C3 provide?
The Pizzato FM 18C3 has an IP67 protection rating according to EN 60529.
Where is the FM 18C3 typically installed?
The FM 18C3 is typically installed on hinged machine guards and protective doors in industrial automation systems.
Trusted by Machine Builders Worldwide
Pizzato safety switches are widely used by machine builders and automation professionals to provide reliable guard monitoring and enhanced operator protection in industrial environments.
