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FM 20C3-M2 Pizzato Safety switch with slotted hole lever
Pizzato FM20C3-M2 is an FM series metal safety switch with a left-hand slotted hole lever, 1NO + 2NC slow-action positive-opening contacts, an M20 × 1.5 cable entry and IP67 protection for hinged machine guard monitoring.
£21.59
Why Choose the Pizzato FM20C3-M2 Safety Switch with Slotted Hole Lever?
The Pizzato FM20C3-M2 is an industrial safety switch with slotted hole lever designed for reliable monitoring of hinged safety guards and doors on machinery. Part of the Pizzato FM series, it combines a robust metal housing with a mechanically operated slotted lever to provide dependable guard-position detection in machine safety applications.
The FM20C3-M2 incorporates a 1NO + 2NC slow-action contact block with positive-opening functionality. Its left-hand slotted hole lever allows the switch to be mechanically linked to the movement of a hinged guard, enabling the safety contacts to respond directly as the guard changes position.
Designed for demanding industrial installations, the switch uses a metal housing with one M20 × 1.5 threaded cable entry and provides IP67 protection according to EN 60529. Its combination of three contacts, positive opening and compact mechanical actuation makes it suitable for machine builders requiring robust hinged-guard monitoring.
Key Advantages
- Purpose-designed safety switch with slotted hole lever for hinged machine guards.
- 1NO + 2NC slow-action contacts provide multiple switching contacts for safety and control circuits.
- Positive-opening operation supports dependable safety guard monitoring.
- Left-hand slotted lever provides direct mechanical actuation from guard movement.
- Robust metal housing for demanding industrial machinery.
- IP67 protection according to EN 60529.
- Single M20 × 1.5 threaded cable entry provides straightforward field wiring.
- Suitable for safety functions in industrial machinery and automation systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FM series safety switch.
- Slotted hole lever actuator.
- Left-hand lever configuration.
- 1NO + 2NC contact configuration.
- Slow-action switching mechanism.
- Positive-opening safety contacts.
- Robust metal enclosure.
- One M20 × 1.5 threaded cable entry.
- IP67 protection according to EN 60529.
- Suitable for hinged safety guards and doors.
- Designed for safety-related machine applications.
- Compact mechanical solution for direct guard-position monitoring.
Reliable Monitoring of Hinged Machine Guards
Slotted-lever safety switches provide direct mechanical monitoring of hinged guards by linking the movement of the guard to the switch operating mechanism. As the guard opens, movement of the lever causes the safety contacts to change state, enabling the associated machine safety circuit to detect that access to the protected area is no longer secured.
The Pizzato FM20C3-M2 combines this mechanical principle with 1NO + 2NC slow-action contacts and positive-opening operation. Its rugged metal construction and IP67 enclosure make it a practical solution for machine builders and automation engineers requiring reliable hinged-door and guard-position monitoring in industrial environments.
Typical Applications
- Hinged machine safety guards.
- Industrial safety doors and access panels.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Machine tools and production equipment.
- Robotic and automated manufacturing cells.
- Conveyor and material handling equipment.
- Industrial machinery requiring positive-opening guard-position monitoring.
Technical Specifications
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| Connection | Cable entry M20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato FM | |
| Device Type | Safety limit switch | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 2NC | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Housing Material | Metal | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FM | |
| Model | FM20C3-M2 | |
| Manufacturer part number | FM 20C3-M2 | |
| Product type | Safety switch with slotted hole lever | |
| Actuator type | Slotted hole lever | |
| Lever orientation | Left | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 2NC | |
| Contact action | Slow action | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Actuating torque | 0.11 Nm | |
| Housing material | Metal | |
| Cable entry | 1 × M20 × 1.5 threaded entry | |
| Protection rating | IP67 according to EN 60529 | |
| Status indicator | No | |
| Suitable for safety functions | Yes | |
| Barcode | 8018851234378 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FM20C3-M2 used for?
The FM20C3-M2 is a safety switch with slotted hole lever designed primarily for monitoring hinged guards, safety doors and access points on industrial machinery.
What contact configuration does the FM20C3-M2 have?
The FM20C3-M2 incorporates 1NO + 2NC slow-action contacts, providing one normally open and two normally closed contacts.
Does the FM20C3-M2 provide positive-opening operation?
Yes. The switch provides positive-opening safety contact operation, making it suitable for safety-related machine guard monitoring.
What type of actuator does the FM20C3-M2 use?
The switch uses a left-hand slotted hole lever designed to be mechanically operated by the movement of a hinged machine guard or safety door.
What protection rating does the FM20C3-M2 provide?
The FM20C3-M2 provides IP67 protection according to EN 60529, supporting installation in demanding industrial environments.
What type of housing does the FM20C3-M2 use?
The switch uses a robust metal housing designed for industrial machine safety applications.
What cable entry is provided on the FM20C3-M2?
The FM20C3-M2 has one M20 × 1.5 threaded cable entry for connection to the machine wiring system.
Is the FM20C3-M2 suitable for safety functions?
Yes. The FM20C3-M2 is designed as a safety switch and incorporates positive-opening contacts for safety-related guard monitoring applications.
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Pizzato FM series safety switches provide robust mechanical monitoring of hinged machine guards, combining positive-opening contacts, durable metal construction and practical slotted-lever actuation for machine builders and industrial automation engineers.
