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FP 2899-M2K45 Pizzato Safety switch with lock and separate actuator
Pizzato FP2899-M2K45 safety switch with lock and separate actuator designed for industrial machine guarding, featuring IP67 protection and positive opening contacts.
£42.01
Why Choose the Pizzato FP2899-M2K45 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FP2899-M2K45 is a heavy-duty safety switch with lock and separate actuator, designed to deliver secure machine guarding and reliable access control in industrial automation systems. As part of the proven Pizzato FP series, it ensures that hazardous areas remain inaccessible while machinery is in operation.
This model combines a mechanical locking mechanism with a coded separate actuator, ensuring accurate monitoring of guard position and preventing unauthorised access. The locking system maintains the guard in a closed position until safe conditions are met, enhancing both operator safety and regulatory compliance.
Built for demanding environments, the FP2899-M2K45 features a robust industrial housing, IP67 protection, and positive opening safety contacts for guaranteed disconnection in safety circuits. It is widely used in industrial machinery, automated production lines and safety-critical applications.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety switch with locking mechanism for machine protection.
- Separate actuator design improves safety integrity and prevents tampering.
- Positive opening contacts ensure safe and dependable disconnection.
- Durable construction for long service life in industrial environments.
- IP67 protection rating suitable for harsh conditions.
- Compatible with industrial safety circuits and automation systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FP series safety switch.
- Locking head with separate actuator.
- Contact configuration: typically 1 NO + 1 NC (lock) + 1 NC (actuator).
- Positive opening operation for safety compliance.
- M20 x 1.5 conduit entry for industrial wiring.
- IP67 protection rating for industrial environments.
- Designed for machine guarding and interlock systems.
Secure Guard Locking for Industrial Machinery
Safety switches such as the FP2899-M2K45 are critical components in industrial safety systems. They ensure that machinery cannot be accessed while in operation by locking safety guards and monitoring their position, significantly reducing the risk of accidents.
The combination of a locking mechanism and separate actuator provides high integrity in safety circuits, preventing bypassing and ensuring consistent protection in automated environments.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and safety interlock systems.
- Automated production lines and robotic cells.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Industrial safety doors and access control points.
- Conveyor systems and material handling equipment.
- OEM machinery and automation systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry M20 | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FP | |
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FP Series | |
| Product type | Safety switch with lock and separate actuator | |
| Function | Guard locking and position monitoring | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC (lock) + 1 NC (actuator) | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Housing material | Glass-reinforced technopolymer | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Cable entry | M20 x 1.5 threaded entry | |
| Mechanical durability | approx. 1,000,000 cycles | |
| Mounting type | Machine / panel mounting | |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25°C to +80°C | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FP2899-M2K45 used for?
This safety switch is used to monitor guard doors and prevent access to hazardous machinery during operation.
What type of contacts does the FP2899-M2K45 have?
It includes 1 normally open and 1 normally closed contact operated by the lock, plus an additional normally closed contact operated by the actuator.
Is this switch suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it features an IP67 protection rating and robust construction for industrial use.
What is positive opening in this switch?
Positive opening ensures that contacts are mechanically forced open, guaranteeing reliable disconnection in safety applications.
How is this switch installed?
It is mounted on machinery or safety guards and used with a separate actuator to monitor position and locking status.
Trusted by Industrial Safety Engineers
Pizzato FP series safety switches are trusted worldwide for their robust construction, reliable locking mechanisms and consistent performance in demanding industrial safety applications.
