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FR 20C3-M2 Pizzato Safety switch with slotted hole lever
Pizzato FR20C3-M2 safety limit switch with slotted lever actuator designed for industrial machine guarding and automation applications.
£18.46
Why Choose the Pizzato FR20C3-M2 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato Elettrica FR20C3-M2 is a robust industrial safety limit switch designed for reliable position detection and machine guarding applications in automation systems. As part of the FR series, it delivers consistent performance in safety interlock circuits where durability, accuracy, and compliance with industrial safety standards are essential.
Engineered for OEM machine builders and industrial automation environments, the FR20C3-M2 ensures dependable monitoring of guards, doors, and moving mechanical components. Its reinforced housing and precise switching mechanism provide stable operation even in demanding conditions, helping improve machine safety and reduce downtime.
The FR20C3-M2 features a slotted hole lever actuator and compact industrial enclosure, enabling accurate mechanical detection in safety systems. It is widely used in machine guarding applications where reliable switching performance and long service life are required.
Key Advantages
- Heavy-duty industrial safety switch for machine protection systems.
- Compact and durable housing for industrial environments.
- Reliable positive opening contacts for safety circuits.
- High switching accuracy for automation applications.
- Suitable for machine guarding and interlock systems.
- Designed for long operational life in harsh industrial conditions.
Key Features
- FR series industrial safety limit switch.
- Model: FR20C3-M2.
- Slotted lever actuator design for mechanical sensing.
- Reinforced technopolymer / metal housing (variant dependent).
- Contact configuration: NC + NC + NO (slow action, typical FR20C3-M2 variant).
- Positive opening safety contacts.
- Protection rating: IP67 (typical FR series specification).
- M20x1.5 threaded conduit entry.
Reliable Safety Performance for Industrial Machinery
Safety switches such as the FR20C3-M2 are essential components in machine protection systems. They detect the position of guards, doors, and moving parts, ensuring machinery is safely controlled when access points are opened or misaligned.
The FR series is widely used in industrial automation due to its rugged construction, compact design, and compliance with international machine safety standards. It is suitable for OEM equipment, production lines, and material handling systems requiring dependable interlocking performance.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and safety interlock systems.
- Industrial automation equipment.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- OEM machine building applications.
- Safety monitoring of access doors and protective panels.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| Current | 10 A | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 1NO + 1NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FR Safety Switch Series | |
| Product type | Safety limit switch | |
| Actuator type | Slotted lever | |
| Contact configuration | NC + NC + NO | |
| Rated current | up to 10 A (typical FR series) | |
| Rated voltage | up to 250 V AC | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer / reinforced housing (variant dependent) | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Conduit entry | M20x1.5 | |
| Operating principle | Mechanical safety interlock with positive opening contacts | |
| Ambient temperature | -25°C to +80°C (typical FR series range) | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FR20C3-M2 used for?
It is used to monitor the position of machine guards and moving components to ensure safe operation in industrial automation systems.
What type of actuator does this switch use?
The FR20C3-M2 uses a slotted lever actuator for mechanical position detection.
Is the FR20C3-M2 suitable for safety circuits?
Yes, it is designed for use in industrial safety interlock and control systems.
What environments can it operate in?
It is suitable for harsh industrial environments including manufacturing, packaging, and automation systems.
Where is this switch commonly installed?
It is typically installed on machine guards, access doors, and safety panels in industrial machinery.
Trusted in Industrial Safety Systems Worldwide
Pizzato Elettrica safety switches are widely used in industrial automation and machine building applications to ensure reliable safety interlocking, precise position detection, and compliance with modern machine safety standards.
