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FR 1496-M2 Pizzato Safety switch for hinged doors
Pizzato FR1496-M2 hinged door safety switch designed for machine guard monitoring and industrial safety applications.
£17.10
Why Choose the Pizzato FR1496-M2 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FR1496-M2 is a compact and highly reliable hinged-door safety switch designed for monitoring machine guards, safety doors and protective panels in industrial automation systems. As part of the proven Pizzato FR series safety switch range, it provides consistent switching performance, strong mechanical durability and dependable safety interlocking for industrial machinery.
Engineered specifically for hinged door applications, the FR1496-M2 detects rotational movement of machine guards and ensures equipment is safely stopped when access doors are opened. Its robust polymer housing, precision internal switching mechanism and IP67 protection rating make it suitable for demanding industrial environments including production lines, packaging systems and automated machinery.
With its compact integrated design, the FR1496-M2 mounts directly onto hinged doors without requiring a separate actuator. This simplifies installation, reduces alignment issues and ensures reliable safety monitoring in OEM machinery and industrial automation systems. {index=1}
Key Advantages
- Reliable hinged-door safety switch for machine guard monitoring.
- Direct hinge mounting design (no separate actuator required).
- IP67 protection rating for industrial environments.
- 2NC safety contact configuration for dependable machine shutdown.
- High mechanical durability up to 1,000,000 operating cycles.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR1496-M2 hinged safety switch series.
- Designed for hinged door safety monitoring applications.
- 2NC slow-action contact configuration for safety circuits.
- Technopolymer housing with industrial-grade durability.
- M20x1.5 conduit entry for standard industrial wiring.
- Positive opening safety contacts for enhanced operator protection.
Reliable Hinged Guard Protection
The FR1496-M2 is designed to provide immediate safety switching when a hinged guard or door begins to open. This ensures machinery stops quickly, reducing risk to operators and maintaining compliance with industrial safety standards.
Its direct hinge-mounted operation allows accurate detection of door rotation without complex alignment systems, making it highly reliable in continuous production environments. {index=2}
Typical Applications
- Hinged machine guards and safety doors.
- Industrial automation systems.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Robotic safety enclosures.
- OEM machine safety integration.
- Production line access panels.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Hinge switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Hinge switch | |
| Series | FR Hinged Door Safety Switch Series | |
| Product type | Hinged door safety switch | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC slow action | |
| Mounting type | Direct hinge mounting | |
| Housing material | Reinforced technopolymer | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C | |
| Electrical rating | 250V AC / 6A | |
| Mechanical lifespan | Up to 1,000,000 operations | |
| Conduit entry | M20x1.5 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR1496-M2 used for?
It is used to monitor hinged safety doors and machine guards to ensure machinery stops when the guard is opened.
Does the FR1496-M2 require a separate actuator?
No, it is designed for direct hinge mounting and does not require a separate actuator.
Is the FR1496-M2 suitable for industrial environments?
Yes, it features IP67 protection and is designed for industrial automation and machinery applications.
What contact configuration does it use?
It uses a 2NC slow-action safety contact configuration for reliable machine shutdown.
Where is the FR1496-M2 typically installed?
It is installed on hinged machine guards, doors and protective panels in industrial equipment.
Trusted in Industrial Machine Safety Applications Worldwide
Pizzato hinged safety switches are widely used in industrial automation to ensure reliable guard monitoring, operator protection and compliance with international safety standards.
