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FP 993-F8K21 Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FP993-F8K21 safety switch with separate actuator featuring 2 NC contacts, IP67 protection and positive opening operation for industrial machine safety.
£30.70
Why Choose the Pizzato FP993-F8K21 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FP993-F8K21 is a heavy-duty safety switch with separate actuator, designed for reliable machine guarding in demanding industrial environments. As part of the robust Pizzato FP series, it ensures machinery operates only when protective guards are correctly closed, helping to maintain safe working conditions.
Built with a glass-reinforced technopolymer housing, this switch provides excellent resistance to mechanical stress and environmental factors. Its separate actuator with universal VF key enables flexible installation on sliding, hinged or removable guards, making it ideal for a wide range of industrial machinery layouts.
The FP993-F8K21 features 2 normally closed (NC) slow-action contacts with positive opening operation, ensuring safe and reliable interruption of safety circuits. With IP67 protection and a wide operating temperature range, it is well suited to harsh industrial applications.
Key Advantages
- 2 NC safety contacts for dependable guard monitoring.
- Positive opening mechanism for enhanced safety compliance.
- Separate actuator with VF key for flexible installation.
- IP67 protection rating for harsh industrial environments.
- Wide operating temperature range (approx. -25 to +80 °C).
- Durable construction for long service life.
Key Features
- Pizzato FP series safety switch.
- Separate actuator design with universal VF key.
- 2 NC slow-action contacts.
- Positive opening operation (EN compliant).
- Glass-reinforced technopolymer housing.
- IP67 protection rating (EN 60529).
- PG 13.5 conduit entry with cable gland (6 to 12 mm).
- Silver contacts for reliable electrical performance.
Reliable Safety Interlocking for Machinery
Safety switches like the FP993-F8K21 are essential components in industrial safety systems. They monitor guard positions and ensure machinery cannot operate unless protective barriers are securely closed, helping reduce the risk of injury and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
The separate actuator design allows flexible installation, making it suitable for machinery with moving or removable guards while maintaining consistent safety performance.
Typical Applications
- Machine guard doors and safety enclosures.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Robotic cells and automated production lines.
- Industrial manufacturing equipment.
- OEM machine safety systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FP | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FP Series | |
| Product type | Safety switch with separate actuator | |
| Contact configuration | 2 NC slow action | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Housing material | Glass-reinforced technopolymer | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Conduit entry | 1 × PG 13.5 | |
| Cable diameter | 6 to 12 mm | |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25 to +80 °C | |
| Actuator type | Universal VF key actuator | |
| Mounting | Surface mounting on machine guards | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FP993-F8K21 used for?
This safety switch is used to monitor machine guards and ensure machinery operates only when protective barriers are properly closed.
What contact configuration does this switch have?
The FP993-F8K21 features 2 normally closed (NC) contacts designed for safety circuit applications.
What is a separate actuator safety switch?
It uses a separate actuator mounted on the guard, allowing flexible installation and reliable detection of guard position.
Is this switch suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it has an IP67 protection rating and durable construction for demanding industrial conditions.
What ensures safe operation?
The switch uses positive opening contacts, ensuring reliable disconnection even in fault conditions.
Trusted by Industrial Safety Engineers
Pizzato FP series safety switches are widely trusted by automation engineers and machine builders for reliable guard monitoring and compliance with industrial safety standards.
