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FR 20C1 Pizzato Safety switch with slotted hole lever
Pizzato FR20C1 safety switch with slotted lever and multiple NC contacts for industrial machine guarding, hinged door monitoring, and safety interlock applications.
£18.65
Why Choose the Pizzato FR20C1 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FR20C1 is a robust industrial safety switch with slotted-hole lever actuation designed for monitoring hinged guards, machine doors, and protective access panels in automation systems. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, it delivers reliable position detection and safety signalling to ensure machinery is safely stopped when a guard is opened.
As part of the established FR series safety switch family, the FR20C1 is engineered for demanding industrial environments requiring high mechanical strength, precise switching performance, and strong environmental protection. It is widely used in OEM machinery, conveyors, packaging systems, and automated production lines.
The FR20C1 is designed for applications requiring a higher number of safety contacts, offering enhanced redundancy for critical machine safety circuits.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety switch for machine guarding applications.
- Slotted-hole lever design for flexible actuation.
- IP67 protection for harsh industrial environments.
- Positive opening safety contacts for operator protection.
- High mechanical durability up to 1,000,000 cycles.
- Enhanced contact redundancy for safety-critical systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR safety switch series.
- Model: FR20C1.
- Lever-actuated safety switch with slotted-hole mechanism.
- Contact configuration: 1NO + 2NC slow action.
- Technopolymer housing construction.
- PG13.5 cable entry for secure wiring connection.
- Positive opening safety function.
- Designed for industrial machine safety interlocking.
Reliable Safety Performance for Machine Protection
The Pizzato FR20C1 ensures safe machine operation by detecting guard or lever movement and immediately triggering safety circuits. This helps prevent accidental machine start-up and protects operators during maintenance, setup, and access operations.
According to Pizzato FR series technical documentation, the FR20C1 is part of the slotted-lever safety switch range designed with IP67 protection, high mechanical endurance, and positive opening safety contacts for use in harsh industrial environments such as automation systems, conveyors, and production machinery. The “20” series is typically used where multiple NC safety channels are required for redundancy. (pizzato.com) {index=1}
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine guarding systems.
- Hinged or sliding safety doors.
- Automation and robotic machinery.
- Packaging and production equipment.
- Material handling systems.
- OEM machine safety interlocks.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry PG13.5 | |
| Device Type | Safety limit switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 2NC | |
| Series | FR Safety Switch Series | |
| Product type | Safety switch (lever actuated) | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 2NC (slow action) | |
| Electrical rating | up to 6A / 250V AC | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C | |
| Cable entry | PG13.5 | |
| Mechanical durability | up to 1,000,000 cycles | |
| Standards compliance | EN 60947-5-1 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR20C1 used for?
It is used to monitor safety guards and ensure machinery stops when access points are opened or moved.
What contact configuration does it use?
The FR20C1 uses a 1NO + 2NC slow-action contact configuration for enhanced safety redundancy.
Is the FR20C1 suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it is designed with IP67 protection and a rugged industrial housing for demanding conditions.
Does it support positive opening safety?
Yes, it includes a positive opening mechanism to ensure safe contact separation during actuation.
Where is this switch typically installed?
It is typically installed on machine guards, hinged doors, and protective panels in industrial automation systems.
Trusted in Industrial Safety Applications Worldwide
Pizzato FR series safety switches are widely used by machine builders and automation engineers to ensure reliable guarding, operator safety, and compliance with international machinery safety standards.
