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FR 2096-K21 Pizzato Safety switch for hinged doors
Pizzato FR1896-K21 safety switch for hinged doors with 1 NO + 1 NC contacts, positive opening mechanism and IP67 protection for industrial machine safety.
£20.87
Why Choose the Pizzato FR1896-K21 Safety Limit Switch?
The Pizzato FR1896-K21 is a robust and compact safety switch for hinged doors, designed for reliable guard monitoring and machine safety in industrial automation systems. As part of the proven Pizzato FR1896 series, it delivers consistent performance in safety-critical applications.
This model features a hinge-operated actuator mechanism, enabling direct installation onto machine guards and access doors. It ensures accurate position detection, preventing machinery from operating when guards are open and enhancing operator safety.
With a 1 NO + 1 NC slow-action contact configuration and positive opening normally closed contact, the FR1896-K21 guarantees secure mechanical disconnection, making it suitable for safety circuits requiring compliance with industrial safety standards.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety switch for hinged doors in industrial machinery.
- Positive opening NC contact for enhanced safety performance.
- Direct mounting for accurate and consistent guard monitoring.
- Durable technopolymer housing for long service life.
- High mechanical durability for continuous operation.
- Suitable for safety interlocking and control circuits.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR1896 series safety switch.
- 1 NO + 1 NC contact configuration.
- Slow-action switching mechanism.
- Positive opening normally closed contact.
- Hinge-mounted actuator design.
- IP67 protection rating with IP69K variants available.
- PG13.5 threaded conduit entry.
- Compact design for machine guard installation.
Reliable Door Monitoring for Machine Safety
The FR1896-K21 is specifically designed to monitor hinged guards and access doors in industrial machinery. The actuator responds to door movement, ensuring immediate interruption of control circuits when guards are opened.
This prevents accidental machine start-up and enhances operator protection, making it a key component in compliant safety systems for industrial automation.
Typical Applications
- Hinged guard and door safety interlocking systems.
- Industrial automation and machinery safety circuits.
- Packaging and processing equipment.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Robotics and automated production lines.
- OEM machinery requiring safety compliance.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry PG13.5 | |
| Device Type | Hinge switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| Current | 10 A | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Hinge switch | |
| Series | FR1896 | |
| Product type | Safety switch for hinged doors | |
| Contact configuration | 1 NO + 1 NC | |
| Contact type | Slow action with positive opening NC | |
| Rated voltage | up to 250–400 V AC | |
| Rated current | up to 6–10 A | |
| Protection rating | IP67 (IP69K versions available) | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| Connection type | PG13.5 conduit entry | |
| Actuator type | Hinge-operated actuator | |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25°C to +80°C | |
| Mechanical durability | approx. 1 million cycles | |
| Standards | EN 60947-5-1, EN ISO 13849-1 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR1896-K21 used for?
This safety switch is used to monitor hinged doors and guards, ensuring machinery cannot operate when access points are open.
What contact configuration does it have?
The FR1896-K21 features 1 normally closed (NC) and 1 normally open (NO) contact.
Is it suitable for safety circuits?
Yes, it includes a positive opening NC contact, making it suitable for safety-critical applications.
What protection rating does the switch offer?
The switch provides IP67 protection, with IP69K variants available for harsh environments.
Where is this switch typically installed?
It is mounted directly on hinged machine guards or doors for accurate position detection and safety control.
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Pizzato safety switches are trusted by engineers and OEM manufacturers for reliable guard monitoring, safety compliance and durable performance in industrial automation environments.
