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FR 21C1 Pizzato Safety switch with slotted hole lever
Pizzato FR21C1 safety switch with slotted lever and multiple NC contacts for industrial machine guarding, hinged door monitoring, and safety interlock applications.
£18.66
Why Choose the Pizzato FR21C1 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FR21C1 is a heavy-duty industrial safety switch with slotted-hole lever actuation designed for monitoring hinged guards, machine doors, and protective access panels in industrial automation systems. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, it provides reliable safety signalling when a guard is opened, ensuring immediate shutdown of hazardous machine movement.
As part of the established FR series safety switch family, the FR21C1 is engineered for demanding industrial environments requiring high mechanical strength, precise switching performance, and excellent protection against dust, water, and industrial contaminants. It is widely used in OEM machinery, conveyors, packaging systems, and automated production lines.
The FR21C1 is designed with a higher-contact safety configuration, making it suitable for applications where redundant safety circuits are required for compliance with modern machine safety standards. {index=1}
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety switch for machine guarding applications.
- Slotted-hole lever design for flexible mechanical actuation.
- IP67 protection for harsh industrial environments.
- Positive opening safety contacts for operator protection.
- High mechanical durability up to 1,000,000 cycles.
- Enhanced multi-contact safety configuration for redundancy.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR safety switch series.
- Model: FR21C1.
- Lever-actuated safety switch with slotted-hole mechanism.
- Contact configuration: 3NC slow action (B21).
- Technopolymer or metal housing (series dependent).
- PG13.5 cable entry for secure industrial wiring connection.
- Positive opening safety function.
- Designed for industrial machine safety interlocking systems.
Reliable Safety Performance for Machine Protection
The Pizzato FR21C1 ensures safe machine operation by detecting guard or lever movement and immediately triggering safety circuits. This prevents unintended machine startup and protects operators during maintenance, setup, and access operations.
Based on manufacturer and distributor technical data, the FR21C1 belongs to the FR slotted-lever safety switch range and is designed for industrial applications requiring IP67 protection, high mechanical endurance, and positive opening safety contacts. It is commonly used in machinery where multiple NC safety channels are required for redundant safety architecture. {index=2}
Typical Applications
- Industrial machine guarding systems.
- Hinged or sliding safety doors.
- Automation and robotic machinery.
- Packaging and production equipment.
- Material handling systems.
- OEM safety interlock systems.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| Device Type | Safety limit switch | |
| Connection | Cable entry PG13.5 | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 3NC | |
| Series | FR Safety Switch Series | |
| Product type | Safety switch (lever actuated) | |
| Contact configuration | 3NC (slow action, B21 block) | |
| Electrical rating | up to 6A / 250V AC | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Industrial grade technopolymer / metal | |
| 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 FR21C1 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 FR21C1 typically uses a 3NC slow-action contact configuration for redundant safety signalling.
Is the FR21C1 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.
