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FR 2196 Pizzato Safety switch for hinged doors
Pizzato FR2196 safety hinge switch for industrial machine guarding, hinged door monitoring, and safety interlock applications.
£20.24
Why Choose the Pizzato FR2196 Safety Hinge Switch?
The Pizzato FR2196 is a robust safety hinge switch designed for reliable monitoring of hinged guards, protective doors, and machine access panels in industrial automation systems. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, it provides precise position detection to ensure machinery is safely controlled when guards are opened or closed.
As part of the widely used FR series safety switch family, the FR2196 is engineered for demanding industrial environments where high mechanical durability, consistent switching performance, and strong environmental protection are required. It is commonly used in machine guarding applications to help prevent unsafe machine operation and improve operator safety.
With its rugged technopolymer housing and integrated safety switching mechanism, the FR2196 delivers long service life and dependable operation even under continuous industrial use.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety hinge switch for machine guarding systems.
- High durability for continuous industrial environments.
- IP67 / IP69K protection for dust and high-pressure washdown resistance.
- Positive opening safety contacts for enhanced protection.
- Compact integrated hinge design for easy installation.
- Suitable for OEM machinery and automation systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR safety switch series.
- Model: FR2196.
- Hinged guard actuation mechanism.
- Contact configuration: 3NC slow action.
- Technopolymer reinforced housing construction.
- PG13.5 cable entry for secure wiring connection.
- Positive opening safety function.
- Designed for industrial safety interlock applications.
Reliable Safety Performance for Machine Protection
The Pizzato FR2196 ensures safe machine operation by detecting the opening of hinged guards and immediately triggering safety circuits. This helps prevent hazardous machine movement and protects operators during maintenance, setup, or access operations.
According to manufacturer specifications, the FR2196 is designed for high ingress protection (IP67/IP69K), mechanical durability up to 1,000,000 cycles, and reliable performance in harsh industrial environments such as packaging systems, conveyors, and automated machinery. ([pizzato.com](https://www.pizzato.com/en/catalog/FR2196.html))
Typical Applications
- Machine safety guarding systems.
- Hinged door and protective enclosure monitoring.
- Industrial automation equipment.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Material handling systems.
- OEM machine design and integration.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry PG13.5 | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| Device Type | Hinge switch | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 3NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Hinge switch | |
| Series | FR Safety Switch Series | |
| Product type | Safety hinge switch | |
| Contact configuration | 3NC (slow action) | |
| Protection rating | IP67 / IP69K | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| Electrical rating | 6A / 250V AC | |
| Operating temperature | -25°C to +80°C | |
| Cable entry | PG13.5 threaded entry | |
| Mechanical durability | Up to 1,000,000 cycles | |
| Standards compliance | EN 60947-5-1 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR2196 used for?
It is used to monitor hinged safety doors and ensure machinery is safely stopped when guards are opened.
What contact configuration does it use?
The FR2196 uses a 3NC slow-action contact configuration for reliable safety signalling.
Is the FR2196 suitable for harsh environments?
Yes, it is designed with IP67/IP69K protection and a rugged technopolymer housing for industrial use.
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 mounted on hinged machine guards, 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.
