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FR 2296 Pizzato Safety switch for hinged doors
Pizzato FR2296 safety hinge switch for industrial machine guarding, hinged door monitoring, and safety interlock applications.
£20.24
Why Choose the Pizzato FR2296 Safety Hinge Switch?
The Pizzato FR2296 is a robust safety hinge switch designed for monitoring hinged guards and protective doors in industrial machinery. Manufactured by Pizzato Elettrica, it provides reliable position detection and immediate safety signalling when a guard is opened, helping prevent unsafe machine operation.
As part of the widely used FR series safety switch range, the FR2296 is engineered for demanding industrial environments where durability, precision, and high ingress protection are essential. It is commonly installed on machine guarding systems, access panels, and safety enclosures to ensure compliance with modern industrial safety standards.
With its integrated hinge-actuated mechanism and rugged technopolymer housing, the FR2296 delivers long service life and stable switching performance even under continuous operation in harsh environments.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety hinge switch for industrial machine guarding.
- High mechanical durability for continuous-duty applications.
- IP67 / IP69K protection for harsh industrial environments.
- Positive opening safety contacts for enhanced operator protection.
- Compact integrated hinge design for easy installation.
- Suitable for OEM automation and safety interlock systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR safety switch series.
- Model: FR2296.
- Hinged guard actuation mechanism.
- Contact configuration: 1NO + 2NC slow action.
- Technopolymer reinforced housing construction.
- PG13.5 cable entry for secure wiring.
- Positive opening safety function.
- Designed for industrial machine safety applications.
Reliable Safety Performance for Machine Protection
The Pizzato FR2296 ensures safe machine operation by detecting the opening of hinged guards and immediately triggering safety circuits. This helps prevent hazardous movement and protects operators during maintenance, setup, or access operations.
Technical documentation indicates that the FR2296 is designed for high ingress protection (IP67/IP69K), strong mechanical endurance up to 1,000,000 cycles, and reliable operation in industrial environments such as automation systems, conveyors, and packaging machinery. ([turn0search10])
Typical Applications
- Machine safety guarding systems.
- Hinged door and protective enclosure monitoring.
- Industrial automation equipment.
- Packaging and production 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 | 1NO + 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Hinge switch | |
| Series | FR Safety Switch Series | |
| Product type | Safety hinge switch | |
| Contact configuration | 1NO + 2NC (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 FR2296 used for?
It is used to monitor hinged safety guards and ensure machinery is safely stopped when access doors are opened.
What contact configuration does it use?
The FR2296 uses a 1NO + 2NC slow-action contact configuration for reliable safety signalling.
Is the FR2296 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.
