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FR 3493 Pizzato Safety switch with separate actuator
Pizzato FR3493 safety switch with separate actuator, featuring 2 NC contacts and positive opening, designed for machine guarding and industrial safety applications.
£16.65
Why Choose the Pizzato FR3493 Safety Switch?
The Pizzato FR3493 is a reliable safety switch with separate actuator designed for industrial machine guarding and position monitoring applications. As part of the durable Pizzato FR series, it ensures safe operation by detecting the position of protective guards and preventing machine operation when access points are open.
This switch is engineered with a robust technopolymer housing and a dependable switching mechanism, making it suitable for continuous use in demanding industrial environments. Its design allows for flexible installation across a wide range of machine safety applications.
Featuring positive opening safety contacts and a separate actuator configuration, the FR3493 guarantees reliable disconnection of the control circuit when safety conditions are not met. This ensures compliance with modern machinery safety requirements and enhances operator protection.
Key Advantages
- High-reliability safety switch for industrial guard monitoring.
- Separate actuator design ensures safe machine shutdown.
- Positive opening contacts for enhanced safety performance.
- Durable construction suitable for harsh environments.
- Compact design allows flexible installation.
- Supports integration into high-level safety systems.
Key Features
- Pizzato FR series safety switch.
- Separate actuator (not included) for guard detection.
- 2 normally closed (NC) contacts with slow action.
- Positive opening operation for safety circuits.
- Technopolymer housing with high mechanical resistance.
- Single conduit entry for cable connection (PG13.5).
- Designed for safety-related applications.
- Reliable switching performance in automation systems.
Reliable Guard Monitoring for Industrial Machinery
The FR3493 operates by using a separate actuator mounted on a guard or access door. When the guard is opened, the actuator is removed from the switch body, forcing the positive opening of the contacts and stopping the machine immediately.
This mechanism ensures that machinery cannot operate unless all safety conditions are met, helping reduce risk and improve compliance with industrial safety standards.
Typical Applications
- Machine guarding and safety interlocking systems.
- Industrial automation and production lines.
- Conveyor systems and material handling equipment.
- Packaging and processing machinery.
- Robotics and automated systems.
- OEM machine building and safety integration.
Technical Specifications
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| Housing Material | Technopolymer | |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | Cable entry PG13.5 | |
| Product Series | Pizzato FR | |
| Device Type | Guard-locking switch | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Contacts | 2NC | |
| Safety Switch Type | Tongue interlock | |
| Series | FR Series | |
| Product type | Safety switch with separate actuator | |
| Contact configuration | 2 NC (slow action) | |
| Switching mechanism | Slow-action with positive opening | |
| Connection type | Cable entry (PG13.5) | |
| Protection rating | IP67 | |
| Housing material | Reinforced technopolymer | |
| Operating temperature | approx. -25 to +80 °C | |
| Actuator | Not included (separate actuator required) | |
| Standards | EN 60947-5-1, EN ISO 14119 | |
| HS Code | 85369095 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Pizzato FR3493 used for?
This switch is used to monitor safety guards and stop machinery when access doors or protective barriers are opened.
Does the FR3493 include an actuator?
No, it requires a separate actuator which must be selected based on the application.
What contact configuration does it have?
The standard configuration includes 2 normally closed (NC) contacts with positive opening.
Is it suitable for safety applications?
Yes, it is designed for safety circuits and includes positive opening contacts compliant with safety standards.
What environments can it operate in?
With an IP67 protection rating, it is suitable for industrial environments with dust and moisture exposure.
Trusted by Industrial Engineers Worldwide
Pizzato FR series safety switches are trusted across industries for dependable guard monitoring, long service life and compliance with modern machine safety requirements.
