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FP 6R2-L20F8 Pizzato Safety switch with manual mechanical delay
Pizzato FP6R2-L20F8 safety limit switch with 20 second mechanical delay, F8 actuator head configuration and IP67 protection for industrial machine safety applications.
£34.65
Why Choose the Pizzato FP6R2-L20F8 Safety Limit Switch?
The Pizzato FP6R2-L20F8 is a heavy-duty safety limit switch with manual mechanical delay, designed to ensure controlled stopping and safe access in industrial machinery. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, it is ideal for safety-critical environments where machinery must fully stop before operators can gain access.
This model features an extended mechanical delay of approximately 20 seconds, ensuring that all hazardous motion has completely ceased before the safety contacts are released. This makes it particularly suitable for high-inertia systems such as conveyors, rotating equipment and large industrial machinery.
The F8 configuration provides a specific actuator head design tailored for specialised mounting orientations, allowing integration into complex machine layouts. Designed for use with a separate actuator, it forms part of a reliable key-operated safety interlock system.
Key Advantages
- Manual mechanical delay for controlled and safe machine stopping.
- Extended delay (approx. 20 seconds) ideal for high-inertia applications.
- F8 actuator head configuration for specialised installation layouts.
- Positive opening contacts for enhanced safety reliability.
- Durable technopolymer housing for long service life.
- Suitable for integration into safety-rated control systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FP6R2 series safety switch.
- Manual mechanical delay function with extended timing.
- Approx. 20 second delay capability.
- F8 actuator head configuration.
- 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contacts.
- Positive opening safety contacts.
- High mechanical endurance and switching reliability.
Controlled Safety Interlocking for High-Inertia Machinery
The FP6R2-L20F8 safety switch is designed to prevent access to hazardous areas until machinery has completely stopped. The extended delay mechanism ensures that safety contacts remain engaged long enough for moving parts to come to rest, significantly reducing the risk of injury.
Its combination of positive opening contacts, robust construction and IP67 protection ensures dependable operation even in harsh industrial environments, making it suitable for demanding safety applications.
Typical Applications
- Heavy machinery with long run-down times.
- Industrial conveyors and material handling systems.
- Rotating equipment and processing machinery.
- Automated production lines.
- Safety interlock systems with extended delay requirements.
- Access control in hazardous zones.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Safety limit switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FP | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Safety limit switch | |
| Series | FP6R2 Safety Switches | |
| Product type | Safety limit switch with delay | |
| Function | Manual mechanical delay | |
| Delay time | approx. 20 seconds | |
| Head type | F8 actuator configuration | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NC + 1 NO slow action | |
| Contact type | Positive opening | |
| Actuation | Separate actuator (key-operated system) | |
| Housing material | Glass-reinforced technopolymer | |
| Protection rating | IP67 (EN 60529) | |
| Weight | approx. 0.45 kg | |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25 to +80 °C | |
| Standards | EN ISO 13849-1, IEC 60947-5-1 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FP6R2-L20F8 used for?
This safety switch is used to prevent access to machinery until it has fully stopped, particularly in high-inertia industrial applications.
What does the 20-second delay provide?
The delay ensures safety contacts remain engaged for approximately 20 seconds, allowing machinery to come to a complete stop before access is granted.
What does the F8 configuration mean?
The F8 version refers to a specific actuator head design suited to specialised mounting orientations and machine layouts.
Does it require a separate actuator?
Yes, it is designed for use with a separate actuator in a key-operated safety interlock system.
What protection rating does it have?
The switch has an IP67 rating, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.
Trusted by Machine Safety Engineers
Pizzato FP series safety switches are widely trusted in industrial automation systems where controlled stopping and reliable safety interlocking are essential for protecting personnel and equipment.
