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FR 3493-M1 Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FR 3493-M1 is an FR series safety switch with a separate actuator, positive-opening slow-action safety operation, technopolymer housing, M1 threaded cable entry and IP67 protection for industrial machine-guard monitoring.
£16.46
Why Choose the Pizzato FR 3493-M1 Safety Switch with Separate Actuator?
The Pizzato FR 3493-M1 is a robust safety switch with separate actuator designed for monitoring movable guards, protective doors and access points on industrial machinery. As part of the Pizzato FR series, it provides direct mechanical guard-position detection for machine safety and industrial automation applications.
The FR 3493-M1 uses a separate actuator operating principle in which the switch body is mounted to the fixed machine structure and the actuator is fitted to the movable guard. Opening the guard withdraws the actuator from the switch head, mechanically changing the state of the internal safety contacts so the associated safety system can detect access to the hazardous area.
Designed for demanding industrial environments, the FR 3493-M1 combines a durable technopolymer housing with IP67 protection. The M1 variant provides a threaded cable-entry arrangement, making the switch suitable for integration into machine wiring and safety circuits on production, packaging and automated equipment.
Key Advantages
- Reliable safety switch for machine-guard monitoring.
- Separate actuator principle provides direct mechanical guard-position detection.
- Safety-oriented contacts for integration into machinery safety circuits.
- Positive-opening operation supports dependable safety switching.
- Durable technopolymer housing for industrial environments.
- IP67 protection against dust and water ingress.
- Threaded cable-entry arrangement for secure industrial wiring.
- Compact FR series design for installation on guards and machine structures.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR series safety switch.
- Safety switch with separate actuator.
- Mechanical guard-position monitoring.
- Positive-opening safety operation.
- Slow-action switching principle.
- Technopolymer switch enclosure.
- M1 threaded cable-entry variant.
- IP67 protection rating.
- Suitable for hinged and sliding machine guards.
- Designed for industrial machinery safety applications.
Reliable Guard Monitoring for Industrial Machinery
Separate-actuator safety switches such as the Pizzato FR 3493-M1 monitor the physical position of movable machine guards. The actuator follows the movement of the guard while the switch remains fixed to the machine, providing a direct mechanical means of detecting whether the protected access point is open or closed.
When the guard opens, withdrawal of the actuator operates the internal safety contacts through the switch mechanism. This straightforward electromechanical principle makes the FR 3493-M1 suitable for machine builders requiring reliable guard monitoring across automated production, material handling and manufacturing equipment.
Typical Applications
- Machine safety guard monitoring.
- Hinged and sliding protective doors.
- Packaging and production machinery.
- Automated assembly equipment.
- Conveyor and material handling systems.
- Machine tools and manufacturing equipment.
- Industrial automation safety circuits.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Manufacturer | Pizzato Elettrica | |
| Series | FR Series | |
| Model | FR 3493-M1 | |
| Product type | Safety switch with separate actuator | |
| Actuation type | Separate actuator | |
| Switching mechanism | Slow action | |
| Positive opening | Yes | |
| Operating principle | Mechanical guard monitoring | |
| Housing material | Technopolymer | |
| Connection variant | M1 threaded cable entry | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Mounting type | Machine / guard mounting | |
| Application | Machine guard and protective-door monitoring | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR 3493-M1 used for?
The FR 3493-M1 is designed for monitoring movable machine guards, protective doors and access points in industrial machinery safety applications.
How does the Pizzato FR 3493-M1 operate?
The switch uses a separate actuator fitted to the movable guard. Opening the guard withdraws the actuator from the switch head and mechanically changes the state of the safety contacts.
Does the FR 3493-M1 provide positive-opening operation?
Yes. The FR 3493-M1 uses positive-opening safety operation to provide direct mechanical opening of the relevant safety contact when the switch is actuated.
What protection rating does the FR 3493-M1 provide?
The Pizzato FR 3493-M1 provides IP67 protection, supporting use in industrial environments where resistance to dust and water ingress is required.
What does the M1 designation indicate on the FR 3493-M1?
The M1 designation identifies the connection variant, providing a threaded cable-entry arrangement for installation and wiring.
Where can the Pizzato FR 3493-M1 be installed?
The switch is suitable for machine guards, protective doors, packaging machinery, conveyors, automated production equipment and other industrial systems requiring mechanical guard-position monitoring.
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Pizzato safety switches are used by machine builders, automation engineers and industrial manufacturers for dependable guard monitoring, position detection and machinery safety applications.
