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FR 20C2-A Pizzato Safety switch with slotted hole lever
Pizzato FR20C2-A safety limit switch with 2NC and 1NO contacts, positive opening mechanism, slotted hole lever actuator and IP67 technopolymer housing.
£18.65
Why Choose the Pizzato FR20C2-A Safety Limit Switch?
The Pizzato FR20C2-A is a heavy-duty safety limit switch with positive opening, designed for reliable position detection and fail-safe monitoring in industrial automation systems. As part of the robust Pizzato FR series, it is engineered to provide consistent performance and long-term durability in demanding environments.
This model features a straight slotted hole lever actuator, enabling flexible mechanical adjustment and precise actuation alignment. Its rugged technopolymer housing with external gasket sealing ensures high resistance to dust, moisture and mechanical stress, making it suitable for harsh industrial applications.
With a 2NC + 1NO slow-action contact configuration, the FR20C2-A is optimised for redundant fail-safe safety circuits. The integrated positive opening mechanism ensures that normally closed contacts are mechanically forced open even in fault conditions, providing enhanced operational safety.
Key Advantages
- Certified positive opening mechanism for fail-safe safety operation.
- 2 normally closed + 1 normally open contacts for redundant safety and signalling.
- Slotted hole lever actuator for adjustable positioning.
- Durable technopolymer housing for harsh industrial environments.
- IP67 protection rating for dust and water resistance.
- Reliable and repeatable switching performance.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR series safety limit switch.
- Model: FR20C2-A
- Contact configuration: 2NC + 1NO (slow-action).
- Switching type: Mechanical with positive opening.
- Actuator type: Straight slotted hole lever.
- Housing: Technopolymer with external gasket.
- Connection: PG13.5 conduit entry.
- Contact material: Silver contacts for durability.
Positive Opening Safety for Industrial Protection
The FR20C2-A incorporates a positive opening mechanism, ensuring that the normally closed contacts are physically separated when actuated. This guarantees safe disconnection even under fault conditions such as welded contacts, making it ideal for safety-critical machinery and guard monitoring systems.
The adjustable slotted lever enables precise control of switching points, making this switch suitable for conveyors, automated machinery and industrial safety systems requiring consistent position feedback.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and safety interlock systems.
- Industrial conveyors and material handling equipment.
- Position detection for moving mechanical components.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Automation systems requiring redundant fail-safe switching.
- OEM machine building and safety integration.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry PG13.5 | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| Device Type | Safety limit switch | |
| Current | 10 A | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Safety limit switch | |
| Series | FR Position Switches | |
| Product type | Safety limit / position switch | |
| Contact configuration | 2NC + 1NO | |
| Rated current | up to 10 A | |
| Rated voltage | up to 250 V AC | |
| Switching mechanism | Slow-action with positive opening | |
| Actuator | Slotted hole lever | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| Conduit entry | PG13.5 | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | approx. 51.5 × 30.8 × 30.8 mm | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR20C2-A used for?
This switch is used for safety monitoring and position detection in industrial machinery and automation systems.
What does positive opening mean?
Positive opening ensures that normally closed contacts are mechanically forced open, even if they become welded.
What contact configuration does this switch have?
The FR20C2-A features 2 normally closed (NC) and 1 normally open (NO) contact for redundancy and safety.
What type of actuator does it use?
It uses a slotted hole lever actuator, allowing adjustable positioning and precise actuation.
What protection rating does it have?
The switch has an IP67 protection rating, making it suitable for harsh industrial environments.
Trusted by Industrial Automation Engineers
Pizzato FR series safety limit switches are widely trusted across industrial automation for delivering reliable performance, certified safety operation and long-term durability in demanding environments.
